# Construction Simulator 3 vs Construction Excavator Sim

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Construction Simulator 3 at 72% against Construction Excavator Sim's 5%. Construction Simulator 3 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Construction Excavator Sim's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 1.1K). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Construction Excavator Sim 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 Sim sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Construction Simulator 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Excavator Sim has 5.6K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Construction Simulator 3's written reviews are positive against 5% of Construction Excavator Sim's.

Construction Simulator 3 ships an update fortnightly, Construction Excavator Sim every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Construction Simulator 3 | Construction Excavator Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-simulator-3/id1439889483/reviews)** | [4.3 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-excavator-sim/id1606711349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **5.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.8% of reviews** | 5.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 1.6 GB | 243 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) | [Muarij Mahmood Ramay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713881722) |

## What reviewers say

### Construction Simulator 3

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

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Paid · Simulation, #186 Top Paid · Action (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 Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-excavator-sim/id1606711349)

Operate heavy machinery like excavators, bulldozers, and cranes to build roads and houses. This city builder simulation offers realistic controls and a variety of construction vehicles to complete tasks and earn coins for upgrades.

**Highlights:** Operate various construction vehicles, Build roads and houses, Realistic 3D graphics, Smooth, real-like controls, Complete construction tasks, Earn coins to buy new vehicles, Forklift driving challenges

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| REMOVE ADS! | $1.99 | one-time |
| UNLOCK ALL LEVELS! | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Make a free world

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🛑 Unplayable due to ads
- 🕹️ Lack of gameplay/interactivity
- 🤑 Paid features don't work as advertised
- 🤖 Repetitive and boring levels

**Reported bugs**

- Paid features not unlocking as promised
- Ads not removed after purchase

**Requested features**

- Remove ads
- Improve gameplay and interactivity
- Add more levels and content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Construction Simulator 3 free?

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

### Is Construction Excavator Sim free?

Construction Excavator Sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Construction Simulator 3 is rated higher. Construction Simulator 3 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Construction Excavator Sim averages 4.3 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do Construction Simulator 3 or Construction Excavator Sim have ads?

Construction Excavator Sim shows ads; Construction Simulator 3 does not.

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

Construction Simulator 3 ships an update fortnightly, and Construction Excavator Sim every 5 weeks. Most recently, Construction Simulator 3 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Construction Excavator Sim 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.*