Comparison

Circuitry vs Bridge Builder AR

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

Head to head
About

Circuitry

Build and simulate electronic circuits in an intuitive 3D environment. This app offers lightning-fast analysis and a user-friendly interface, making complex engineering accessible. Circuits are saved as documents for easy sharing and management across devices.

Highlights
  • 3D circuit building
  • GPU-accelerated analysis
  • Intuitive 3D interface
  • Document-based circuit files
  • Component placement and connection
  • Resistor, voltage source, light bulb components
Features
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Welcome to Circuitry - the world's first and only 3D circuit builder! INSANELY FAST Circuitry uses an optimized, GPU-accelerated network analysis algorithm that will blow your mind. It can calculate the voltages and currents of even the largest circuits in the blink of an eye - an insanely fast blinking eye! SUPER DUPER EASY TO USE While most circuit simulators are stuck in the stone age when it comes to usability, Circuitry takes you on a time-travel journey to the future. Its' 3D interface and intuitive controls will instantly feel familiar - no lengthy tutorials required. DOCUMENT-BASED Every circuit you build in Circuitry is a file. That way, they integrate perfectly into your existing files and can be used exactly the same way: you can duplicate and modify them, share them, and they are available to you on all your devices. HOW TO USE: 1. Place components by dragging from the toolkit to the canvas. 2. Connect components by tapping the sides of the components in cabling mode. 3. Delete or modify components by long pressing on them. AVAILABLE COMPONENTS: - Resistor - Voltage source - Light bulb

About

Bridge Builder AR

Design and construct bridges in augmented reality, then test their structural integrity by applying force until they break. Save your creations, share them with friends, and experience the magic of building anywhere.

Highlights
  • Markerless augmented reality building
  • Design and construct unique bridges
  • Test bridge limits with force
  • Save and load bridge designs
  • Share bridge creations with friends
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Help us connect the world! Use Bridge Builder AR to design and build your creations, then test their limits by adding force until they break. Enjoy balancing tension and compression? Or would you rather just build, break, and reset? How about sharing your designs with friends? The choice is yours as you experience the magic of augmented reality. Check out our website FAQ if you have any questions! ■ Markerless Augmented Reality Design and build bridges anywhere in the world. Use your phone to scan the environment and then start building. It's that easy. ■ Design, Build, Break Express yourself by creating unique bridges. Remember to be careful though, sometimes a bridge that looks cool might not survive the weight test! ■ Save and Load Bridges Once you're done constructing your masterpiece you can save it for later. Load it anytime to show it off to your friends and family. ■ Share the Build Copy a bridge and message it to a friend. You never know when you'll need help on a build!

Screenshots

Circuitry4 screens
Bridge Builder AR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bridge Builder AR at 4.3 against Circuitry's 3.9. Circuitry's advantage is ratings volume (155 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bridge Builder AR holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Circuitry has 155 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Circuitry ships an update every 4 months, Bridge Builder AR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Circuitry versus Bridge Builder AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircuitryBridge Builder AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (155 ratings)4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings155 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaffael KaehnLightUp

Customer experience

Circuitry

All ratings155 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral12.9%
Negative18.7%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral13.5%
Negative35.1%

Bridge Builder AR

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Circuitry

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • App doesn't work after download
  • Blank white screen on opening
  • App won't open, only shows a folder
  • Lights won't turn on
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  • Cannot close circuits properly

Requested features

14 requests
  • Add more components (diodes, transistors, capacitors, inductors, speakers, microphones, resistors, switches, LEDs, displays, transformers)
  • Add labels/names for components
  • Add intensity and voltage for cables
  • Add undo/redo buttons
  • Add tutorials or guidance videos
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  • Allow moving placed components
  • Add polarity for components
  • Add graphical representation of current flow
  • Add export of 2D schematic
  • Support DC and AC circuits
  • Allow use of virtual meters
  • Add oscilloscope function (graph vs time)
  • Improve UI intuitiveness
  • Add sample circuits

Bridge Builder AR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Circuitry

No in-app purchases

None

Bridge Builder AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Circuitry free?
Circuitry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bridge Builder AR free?
Bridge Builder AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Circuitry or Bridge Builder AR?
Bridge Builder AR is rated higher. Circuitry averages 3.9 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while Bridge Builder AR averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Circuitry or Bridge Builder AR have ads?
Neither Circuitry nor Bridge Builder AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Circuitry or Bridge Builder AR?
Circuitry ships an update every 4 months, and Bridge Builder AR every 2 months. Most recently, Circuitry was updated on October 17, 2026 and Bridge Builder AR on September 30, 2026.

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