# Poly Bridge vs Railbound

The clearest difference is update cadence: Railbound at every 3 days against Poly Bridge's every 3 weeks. Poly Bridge's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 117) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Poly Bridge costs $1.99 and Railbound $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Poly Bridge against 4.8 for Railbound. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Poly Bridge has 18K ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Poly Bridge's written reviews are positive against 80% of Railbound's.

Poly Bridge ships an update every 3 weeks, Railbound every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Poly Bridge | Railbound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poly-bridge/id1197552569/reviews) | [4.8 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railbound/id1636439801/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 117 |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#70** | #98 |
| Size | 163 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dry Cactus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197552567) | [Afterburn Lukasz Spierewka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1417966885) |

## What reviewers say

### Poly Bridge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poly-bridge/id1197552569)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Paid · Puzzle, #120 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Engage in a creative bridge-building physics simulation. Design and construct various bridge types to guide vehicles to their destinations, overcoming challenging puzzles and unlocking new levels. Test your engineering skills in a campaign mode or create your own designs in the sandbox.

**Highlights:** 105 Campaign Levels, Sandbox Mode, Hydraulic Pistons, Moving Drawbridges, Bridge Design, Physics Puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and intuitive
- 🚀 Incredibly enjoyable
- 💡 Great for learning engineering concepts
- 👍 Awesome game, worth the money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Needs fixing, buggy physics
- 🐛 Unfinished features ruin the game
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Difficult to use on mobile, touch controls frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain levels
- Incorrect budget/stress calculations
- Hydraulics not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add more tutorials and guidance
- Allow rotating/translating objects
- Add ability to share custom levels
- Improve performance and stability
- Add color-blindness settings


### Railbound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railbound/id1636439801)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Paid · Casual, #130 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

A cozy puzzle game where you guide two dogs on a global train adventure. Bend and connect railways to help carriages reach the locomotive safely, navigating over 240 unique challenges across diverse landscapes. Enjoy a relaxing experience with charming visuals and a soothing soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Bend and connect railways, Over 240 clever puzzles, Train-inspired mechanics (tunnels, barriers, switches), Comic-book-inspired visuals, Relaxing original soundtrack, Pick up cute friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Poly Bridge free?

Poly Bridge costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Railbound free?

Railbound costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Poly Bridge or Railbound?

Poly Bridge and Railbound are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 18K and 117 ratings respectively.

### Do Poly Bridge or Railbound have ads?

Neither Poly Bridge nor Railbound shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Poly Bridge or Railbound?

Poly Bridge ships an update every 3 weeks, and Railbound every 3 days. Most recently, Poly Bridge was updated on October 19, 2026 and Railbound on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Poly Bridge or Railbound?

Poly Bridge currently peaks at #70 in the App Store charts, and Railbound at #98. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*