Comparison

BER Bausimulator vs Industrialist 3D

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

Head to head
About

BER Bausimulator

Experience the chaotic construction of a major airport in this satirical simulation game. Take on the role of construction manager, uncovering and solving over 100 real-world problems to try and open the airport on time. Prepare for a high frustration factor and discover exclusive articles.

Highlights
  • Airport construction simulation
  • Solve over 100 real-world problems
  • High frustration factor
  • Discover exclusive articles
  • Satirical gameplay
Features
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This game is a simulation of the largest permanent construction site of our time (we assume that and did not research it for security reasons). For 14 years a new airport is being built in Berlin, which should have been opened already in 2012. Until today the opening has been postponed again and again. Why? Find out for yourself with this awesome and ultrarealistic game made by the biggest satire website in Germany "The Postillon"! Slip into the role of the construction manager and build the airport BER from the ground up. Can you manage to open it on time? Flaws appearing again and again! We reveal more than 100 problems that have so far been kept under wraps by the site management, as well as the options for solving them. Flaws in this game are not bugs, but a feature! Guaranteed high frustration factor! You have a relaxed and happy life and want to feel the humility and disappointment you remember from the past? Or you have a humble and disappointing life and need an experience that makes your everyday life seem smooth and joyful in comparison? Look no further! The Crazy Airport Construction Simulator offers you the most frustrating experience since you tried to rescue the neighbor's cat from the tree with a softair. Read articles! We have lovelessly clapped the best articles about BER from our archive into the game. But not only that, for diligent players there are also four new, exclusive articles to discover.

About

Industrialist 3D

Build and manage your own factory, from a small startup to an international corporation. Make strategic decisions, upgrade equipment, train employees, and fulfill orders to grow your industrial empire. Compete with others to become the greatest industrialist.

Highlights
  • Build and upgrade workshops
  • Manage employees and production
  • Research and modernize equipment
  • Fulfill diverse orders
  • Track financial indicators
  • Compete with other players
Features
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Introducing a new version of the legendary business simulator Industrialist 3D. Everything that won the hearts of millions of players around the world, but now with updated graphics and new game mechanics. Are you ready to become the head of a major industrial factory? Embark on the journey from a small enterprise to a major international company. Build new workshops, buy equipment, hire employees, and launch production. Make strategic decisions and broaden the horizons of your industrial empire! Industrialist 3D is a unique economic strategy game that allows you to dive into the atmosphere of production. The game features dozens of unique machines (lathes, mills, drills, processing centers, laser equipment, and others), a variety of characters (workers, engineers, repairmen), and interesting research that allows you to improve your factory's performance. Carry out research to modernize your equipment. This will allow you to fulfill orders faster and to a higher standard! Train employees and conduct a variety of activities to motivate your workers so that they manufacture fewer defective products! Advertise your enterprise and get more and more new orders. The more orders you get, the higher your income! Track your factory's financial indicators. Invest your profits wisely and minimize your expenditure. Your company's success depends on picking the right development strategy! Evaluate your leadership skills and compete with other players for the title of the greatest industrialist. Show us what you can do! We're more than happy to respond to your reviews, questions, and wishes. Our players help us constantly develop and improve the game.

Screenshots

BER Bausimulator4 screens
Industrialist 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Industrialist 3D at 4.8 against BER Bausimulator's 3.0. Industrialist 3D also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 1). BER Bausimulator's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. BER Bausimulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Industrialist 3D sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Industrialist 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Industrialist 3D has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of BER Bausimulator's written reviews are positive against 100% of Industrialist 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BER Bausimulator ships an update fortnightly, Industrialist 3D every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BER Bausimulator versus Industrialist 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBER BausimulatorIndustrialist 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB219 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSteckenpferd Enterprises UG (haftungsbeschrankt)STM GAMES FZCO

Customer experience

BER Bausimulator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive96.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative0.0%

Industrialist 3D

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BER Bausimulator

One-time1
  • Werbefreier Flughafenbau$1.99
10 purchases

Industrialist 3D

One-time10
  • Credits Pack 1$4.99
  • Coins Pack 1$4.99
  • Coins Pack 2$7.99
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  • 700 Coins a discount of 35%$7.99
  • Credits Pack 3$9.99
  • Coins Pack 3$9.99
  • 700 Coins$12.99
  • Coins Pack 4$17.99
  • Crystals Pack 5$34.99
  • Crystals Pack 6$79.99

Questions

Is BER Bausimulator free?
BER Bausimulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Industrialist 3D free?
Industrialist 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BER Bausimulator or Industrialist 3D?
Industrialist 3D is rated higher. BER Bausimulator averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Industrialist 3D averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.
Do BER Bausimulator or Industrialist 3D have ads?
Both BER Bausimulator and Industrialist 3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, BER Bausimulator or Industrialist 3D?
BER Bausimulator ships an update fortnightly, and Industrialist 3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, BER Bausimulator was updated on November 3, 2026 and Industrialist 3D on November 3, 2026.

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