# 60 Parsecs! vs Bridge Constructor Portal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 60 Parsecs! at none against Bridge Constructor Portal's 1. Bridge Constructor Portal's advantage is ratings volume (4.1K vs 422) and chart position (#91 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

60 Parsecs! costs $3.99 and Bridge Constructor Portal $1.99 up front. Bridge Constructor Portal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 60 Parsecs! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 60 Parsecs! against 4.8 for Bridge Constructor Portal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bridge Constructor Portal has 4.1K ratings behind it against 422, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of 60 Parsecs!'s written reviews are positive against 84% of Bridge Constructor Portal's.

60 Parsecs! ships an update every 4 months, Bridge Constructor Portal every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 60 Parsecs! | Bridge Constructor Portal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (422 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/60-parsecs/id1291429551/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-constructor-portal/id1311353234/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 422 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **84.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#91** |
| Size | 459 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robot Gentleman sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072395466) | [Headup GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/503190235) |

## What reviewers say

### 60 Parsecs!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/60-parsecs/id1291429551)

Embark on a dark comedy sci-fi adventure where you have 60 seconds to scavenge supplies and crew before your space station explodes. Lead your unprepared astronauts through the cosmos, making tough decisions to survive and find a new home in a procedurally generated, permadeath journey.

**Highlights:** Scavenge and evacuate in 60 seconds, Dark comedy sci-fi setting, Crew and resource management, Procedural generation, Permadeath adventure, Crafting and exploration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🚀 Lots of replayability
- 💡 Interesting characters and storylines
- 👍 Smooth controls and interface
- 👍 Great graphics and art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Performance issues on older devices
- 🤔 Can feel repetitive after a while
- 🤔 Some mechanics could be better explained

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes at the end of a playthrough
- Certain events/choices not working as expected
- Screen goes black on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add more planets and environments to explore
- Implement controller support
- Provide difficulty options
- Add more language support (e.g. Spanish, Vietnamese, etc.)


### Bridge Constructor Portal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-constructor-portal/id1311353234)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Paid · Puzzle, #160 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Construct bridges, ramps, and slides in a science lab environment. Utilize iconic gadgets like portals and gels to guide vehicles through challenging test chambers while avoiding hazards. Solve physics puzzles with guidance from a familiar AI.

**Highlights:** Bridge and ramp construction, Portal gadget integration, Physics-based puzzles, Hazard evasion, GLaDOS voice guidance, Test chamber challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Portal Proficiency | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent physics engine
- 👍 Engaging Portal-themed puzzles
- 😄 Hilarious GlaDOS commentary
- 🤖 Seamless integration of Portal elements
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional save data loss issues
- 🤔 Difficulty ramps up too quickly
- 🕹️ Controls can be finicky on smaller screens
- 🎨 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Ads appearing in paid version
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Level editor and custom level sharing
- Leaderboards and challenge modes
- Ability to skip tutorial levels
- Cloud sync support for cross-device progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 60 Parsecs! free?

60 Parsecs! costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bridge Constructor Portal free?

Bridge Constructor Portal costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 60 Parsecs! or Bridge Constructor Portal?

Bridge Constructor Portal is rated higher. 60 Parsecs! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 422 ratings, while Bridge Constructor Portal averages 4.8 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do 60 Parsecs! or Bridge Constructor Portal have ads?

Neither 60 Parsecs! nor Bridge Constructor Portal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 60 Parsecs! or Bridge Constructor Portal?

60 Parsecs! ships an update every 4 months, and Bridge Constructor Portal every 2 months. Most recently, 60 Parsecs! was updated on October 26, 2026 and Bridge Constructor Portal on October 26, 2026.

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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.*