Comparison

Bridge Constructor Portal vs Poly Bridge 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bridge Constructor Portal

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
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Enter the Aperture Science Enrichment Center and experience Bridge Constructor Portal – the unique merging of the classic Portal™ and Bridge Constructor™ games. As a new employee in the Aperture Science test lab, it's your job to build bridges, ramps, slides, and other constructions in 60 test chambers and get the Bendies safely across the finish line in their vehicles. Make use of the many Portal gadgets, like portals, propulsion gel, repulsion gel, aerial faith plates, cubes, and more to bypass the sentry turrets, acid pools and laser barriers, solve switch puzzles, and make it through the test chambers unscathed. Let Ellen McLain, the original voice of GLaDOS, guide you through the tutorial, and learn all the tips and tricks that make a true Aperture Science employee. The bridge is a lie! Features: - The merging of two worlds: the first Bridge Constructor™ with an official Portal™ license - Create complex constructions in the Aperture Science labs - Let GLaDOS accompany you through tricky physics adventures - Use portals, aerial faith plates, propulsion gel, repulsion gel, and much more to master the complicated tasks - Evade dangers such as sentry turrets, emancipation grills, laser fields, and acid - Help your Bendies cross the finish line – on their own or in a convoy PORTAL PROFICIENCY DLC Bridge Constructor Portal receives a fresh DLC as hot as a potato: Portal Proficiency Return to the Aperture Science Enrichment Center and experience a brand-new challenge. Finally, you are now able to not only construct bridges, but you can even place portals yourself! It’s just like the real thing! Face up to 30 brain-teasing, remarkably unsafe test chambers in three chapters. Create insane constructions and decide where to place portals to show if you really are proficient in working with Portals. Only the bravest and smartest participants will succeed and receive the Golden Condolence Letter. Features • New Aperture Science test series with 30 brand new, brain-teasing levels • New feature: place the portals in the new test chambers yourself!

About

Poly Bridge 2

Experience a creative engineering challenge by designing and building bridges in this acclaimed simulator. Featuring new levels, mechanics, and a custom physics engine for predictable simulations. Enjoy a new soundtrack with remastered original songs.

Highlights
  • Bridge construction levels
  • Custom physics engine
  • New spring material
  • Original and remastered soundtrack
  • Creative engineering puzzles
Features
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The acclaimed bridge-building simulator is back and better than ever! New levels, new mechanics, a custom physics engine, and much more! Rediscover your engineering creativity with even more hours of puzzling fun! Adrian Talens returns with a new full-length Soundtrack! Relax to the soothing and critically acclaimed music with 13 completely new tracks plus 18 of the original Poly Bridge songs remastered! Enjoy over an hour and a half of the familiar and gentle acoustic guitar rhythms. Take on levels with some added cushion and bounce your way to victory with the new Spring material. Now your bridges can be even more flexible! We went above and beyond this time, crafting a custom physics engine optimized and fine-tuned specifically for bridge simulations. Accurate and predictable, it guarantees the same simulation outcome for everyone, keeping the competitive aspect of the game alive!

Screenshots

Bridge Constructor Portal4 screens
Poly Bridge 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Poly Bridge 2 at none against Bridge Constructor Portal's 1. Poly Bridge 2 also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Bridge Constructor Portal's advantage is ratings volume (4.1K vs 276) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ads, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Bridge Constructor Portal costs $1.99 and Poly Bridge 2 $1.99 up front. Bridge Constructor Portal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Poly Bridge 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bridge Constructor Portal holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bridge Constructor Portal has 4.1K ratings behind it against 276, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Bridge Constructor Portal's written reviews are positive against 75% of Poly Bridge 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bridge Constructor Portal ships an update every 2 months, Poly Bridge 2 monthly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Bridge Constructor Portal versus Poly Bridge 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBridge Constructor PortalPoly Bridge 2
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating4.8 (4.1K ratings) — better4.6 (276 ratings)
Positive reviews84.5% of reviews — better75.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4.1K — better276
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#122#62 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB271 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeadup GmbHDry Cactus

Customer experience

Bridge Constructor Portal

All ratings4,075 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews670 reviews
Positive84.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative9.4%

Poly Bridge 2

All ratings276 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive75.3%
Neutral7.6%
Negative17.1%

User reviews

Bridge Constructor Portal

From 4.1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Poly Bridge 2

From 276 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Engaging and creative
  • 👍 Fun and challenging
  • 💎 Great value for money
  • 🧠 Encourages critical thinking
  • 🎨 Allows for creative bridge design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 🤯 Extremely difficult later levels
  • 🔧 Sandbox mode bugs and limitations
  • 🕹️ Inconvenient controls on mobile
  • 🔍 Lack of in-game guidance/tutorials

Bugs and requests

Bridge Constructor Portal

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads appearing in paid version
  • Inconsistent performance on older devices

Requested features

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

Poly Bridge 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Progress reset or not saved properly
  • Sandbox mode issues (invisible objects, inability to use split joints)
  • Graphical glitches (screen flashing when placing springs)
  • Crashes on level completion or when loading the game
  • Compatibility issues on older/certain iPad models

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add leaderboards and community features
  • Improve sandbox mode functionality
  • Provide more in-depth tutorials
  • Add support for controllers
  • Expand vehicle and material options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bridge Constructor Portal

One-time1
  • Portal Proficiency$1.99
None

Poly Bridge 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bridge Constructor Portal free?
Bridge Constructor Portal costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Poly Bridge 2 free?
Poly Bridge 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bridge Constructor Portal or Poly Bridge 2?
Bridge Constructor Portal is rated higher. Bridge Constructor Portal averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Poly Bridge 2 averages 4.6 from 276 ratings.
Do Bridge Constructor Portal or Poly Bridge 2 have ads?
Neither Bridge Constructor Portal nor Poly Bridge 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bridge Constructor Portal or Poly Bridge 2?
Bridge Constructor Portal ships an update every 2 months, and Poly Bridge 2 monthly. Most recently, Bridge Constructor Portal was updated on October 18, 2026 and Poly Bridge 2 on October 18, 2026.
Which is more popular, Bridge Constructor Portal or Poly Bridge 2?
Bridge Constructor Portal currently peaks at #122 in the App Store charts, and Poly Bridge 2 at #62. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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