# Construction Simulator 3 vs Construction Excavator Game 3d

The clearest difference is price: Construction Excavator Game 3d at Free against Construction Simulator 3's $3.99. Construction Excavator Game 3d also leads on ratings volume (9.6K vs 1.1K). Construction Simulator 3's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 17 months). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Construction Excavator Game 3d is free to download; Construction Simulator 3 costs $3.99 up front. Construction Simulator 3 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Construction Excavator Game 3d sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Construction Simulator 3 against 4.5 for Construction Excavator Game 3d. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Excavator Game 3d has 9.6K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Construction Simulator 3's written reviews are positive against 42% of Construction Excavator Game 3d's.

Construction Simulator 3 ships an update fortnightly, Construction Excavator Game 3d every 17 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Construction Simulator 3 | Construction Excavator Game 3d |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-simulator-3/id1439889483/reviews) | [4.5 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-excavator-game-3d/id1528936096/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **9.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.8% of reviews** | 42.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#163** | — |
| Size | 1.6 GB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [astragon Entertainment GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/433152241) | [Asphalt Crack Studio Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528936098) |

## What reviewers say

### Construction Simulator 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-simulator-3/id1439889483)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Paid · Action, #165 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Experience realistic construction work in a charming European setting. Take on diverse contracts, build and repair structures, and expand your fleet with officially licensed vehicles from top brands. Explore a new map and master challenging missions.

**Highlights:** Over 50 licensed vehicles, New cockpit view, Over 70 challenging contracts, Bridge construction missions, Explore a 3.2km² European map, Build and repair roads and houses

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 03 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 04 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 05 | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best game
- 🚀 Awesome and fun
- 🚀 Great gameplay
- 🚀 Realistic graphics
- 🚀 Lots of content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🔒 No controller support
- 🔒 Repetitive jobs

**Reported bugs**

- Vehicles getting stuck or flying into the air
- Inability to load/unload materials properly
- Missions not completing due to glitches
- Saved game progress getting lost
- In-app purchases not working

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More vehicles and equipment
- Ability to get out of vehicles
- Customization options
- Larger map with more areas


### Construction Excavator Game 3d

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-excavator-game-3d/id1528936096)

Operate heavy construction machinery like excavators and dump trucks in challenging off-road and steep hill climb environments. Experience realistic driving and rescue missions, testing your skills with various construction vehicles.

**Highlights:** Operate heavy machinery, Off-road and steep hill climb environments, Realistic driving controls, Rescue missions, Multiple camera angles, Realistic weather conditions

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Trucks | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels & Trucks | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Best excavator game ever
- 👍 Game is good
- 😊 Fun
- 👍 Nice skills game to play
- 👍 The best game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Not very realistic
- 🐛 Bugs
- 🤬 Terrible game
- 🤯 Locks up my phone
- 👎 Bad game to pay

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on manual excavator level 5, can't get close enough to the lorry to drop the rocks
- Invisible barrier in the way so you can't get loaded up

**Requested features**

- Interior camera and horn
- Ability to listen to music while playing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Construction Simulator 3 free?

Construction Simulator 3 costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Construction Excavator Game 3d free?

Construction Excavator Game 3d is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Construction Simulator 3 or Construction Excavator Game 3d?

Construction Simulator 3 and Construction Excavator Game 3d are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.1K and 9.6K ratings respectively.

### Do Construction Simulator 3 or Construction Excavator Game 3d have ads?

Construction Excavator Game 3d shows ads; Construction Simulator 3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Construction Simulator 3 or Construction Excavator Game 3d?

Construction Simulator 3 ships an update fortnightly, and Construction Excavator Game 3d every 17 months. Most recently, Construction Simulator 3 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Construction Excavator Game 3d on September 25, 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.*