Comparison

Ground Up Construction vs Edge Runner

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

Head to head
About

Ground Up Construction

Engage in a construction simulation where you follow blueprints to build various commercial structures. Master 100 challenging puzzles, from convenience stores to skyscrapers, and learn about different construction trades. Mistakes require starting over, but successful builds bring structures to life.

Highlights
  • 100 levels of increasing difficulty
  • Challenging puzzle-style gameplay
  • Transforming levels upon completion
  • Information on construction trades
  • Links to career opportunities
Features
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Commercial construction happens from the ground up with the help of iron workers, carpenters, operating engineers, laborers, cement masons, and many other trades. It takes a number of skills to be a builder, including spatial awareness, plan reading, and the ability to understand order of operations. Ground Up Construction gives the player a hands on introduction to commercial building, forcing them to put their skills to the test. See if you can master 100 puzzles where you'll build everything from convenience stores to skyscrapers. Follow the plans correctly, and see your building come to life. Make a mistake, and be forced demolish and start over. Play Ground Up Construction and experience: -100 levels of increasing difficulty -Challenging puzzle-style gameplay -Transforming levels upon successful completion -Information and videos about life as a carpenter, cement mason, laborer, operating engineer, and iron worker -Direct links to career opportunities in the construction trades Ground Up Construction aims to build awareness of the career opportunities in the building trades, and was made possible by the generous contributions of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Iron Workers, Local Union Number 3, the Ironworker Employers Association of Western Pennsylvania, the Master Builders’ Association of Western Pennsylvania and the Construction Advancement Program of Western Pennsylvania. Ground Up Construction is a Simcoach Skill Arcade game. Explore careers, practice basic job skills and earn badges to gain exposure to careers and training opportunities in your area. To learn more about the Skill Arcade check out www.simcoachgames.com. Privacy Policy: https://www.simcoachgames.com/privacy

About

Edge Runner

Features
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Edge Runner is a skill-based arcade game that tests your reflexes, focus, and decision-making. Your goal is simple: avoid the green squares, collect red bonus squares, and score as high as possible. You start each run with three lives. Every collision with a green square costs one life — lose all three, and the game ends. Red bonus squares reward precision and smart movement by giving you extra points and helping you push your score even higher. The game does not speed up over time. Instead, you choose your challenge: Easy – relaxed and beginner-friendly Normal – balanced arcade challenge Hard – demanding and unforgiving Each difficulty level has its own Top 10 leaderboard, where you can track your best scores and compete for the highest position. With clean visuals and responsive controls, Edge Runner is easy to learn but difficult to master. Designed for short sessions and endless replayability, it’s perfect for quick breaks or focused score-chasing. Features: - Three lives per run - Three difficulty levels: Easy, Normal, Hard - Separate Top 10 leaderboard for each difficulty - Skill-based arcade gameplay - Avoid green squares, collect red bonus squares - Simple and precise controls - Minimal and clean design Three lives. One goal. How high can you climb?

Screenshots

Ground Up Construction4 screens
Edge Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ground Up Construction at none against Edge Runner's shown. Ground Up Construction also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Edge Runner's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 83 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ground Up Construction ships an update every 83 months, Edge Runner monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Ground Up Construction versus Edge Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGround Up ConstructionEdge Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 83 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimcoach GamesVladimir Mihajlovic

In-app purchases

None

Ground Up Construction

No in-app purchases

None

Edge Runner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ground Up Construction free?
Ground Up Construction is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Edge Runner free?
Edge Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ground Up Construction or Edge Runner have ads?
Edge Runner shows ads; Ground Up Construction does not.
Which is updated more often, Ground Up Construction or Edge Runner?
Ground Up Construction ships an update every 83 months, and Edge Runner monthly. Most recently, Ground Up Construction was updated on September 13, 2026 and Edge Runner on September 9, 2026.

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