# Bridge Constructor vs Ship Simulator

The clearest difference is price: Ship Simulator at Free against Bridge Constructor's $1.99. Ship Simulator also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 44). Bridge Constructor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Ship Simulator is free to download; Bridge Constructor costs $1.99 up front. Ship Simulator sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Bridge Constructor asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bridge Constructor against 4.7 for Ship Simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ship Simulator has 13K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Bridge Constructor's written reviews are positive against 49% of Ship Simulator's.

Bridge Constructor ships an update every 3 months, Ship Simulator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bridge Constructor | Ship Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-constructor-twd/id1510735231/reviews)** | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-simulator-boat-game/id6451137140/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.2% of reviews** | 48.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 274 MB | 513 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Headup GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/503190235) | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) |

## What reviewers say

### Bridge Constructor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-constructor-twd/id1510735231)

Build bridges and lethal traps to guide survivors and vehicles through a zombie-infested world. Utilize physics, explosives, and character abilities to outsmart hordes of undead and hostile humans.

**Highlights:** Bridge and trap construction, Physics-based puzzles, The Walking Dead crossover, Lethal walker traps, Survivor rescue missions, Explosives and baits

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ship Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-simulator-boat-game/id6451137140)

Pilot various ships to transport resources and build a nuclear power plant in a challenging environment. Upgrade your fleet, manage industries, and overcome obstacles like difficult routes and dynamic weather.

**Highlights:** Cargo delivery tasks, Ship fleet management, Industry upgrades, Ship modification, Dynamic weather system, Diverse routes and locations

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small starter set | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Supply containers | $3.99 | one-time |
| No ADS offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Big starter set | $3.99 | one-time |
| Free barges forever | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Automatic loading forever | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20000 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10000 experience | $8.99 | one-time |
| 40000 coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 60000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 90000 coins | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use controls
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎵 Enjoyable music and sound design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of content after completing main missions
- 💰 High cost of in-app purchases for ships and upgrades
- 🔋 Energy system that limits playtime
- 📺 Excessive and unskippable advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Winch breaking issues and ship damage when boosting
- Cargo loading and delivery not registering properly
- Energy system not regenerating as expected
- Crashes and black screens on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels, missions, and locations to explore
- Ability to replay completed missions
- Free roam mode or sandbox environment
- Option to remove ads through a one-time purchase


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bridge Constructor free?

Bridge Constructor costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ship Simulator free?

Ship Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bridge Constructor or Ship Simulator?

Bridge Constructor is rated higher. Bridge Constructor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Ship Simulator averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.

### Do Bridge Constructor or Ship Simulator have ads?

Ship Simulator shows ads; Bridge Constructor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bridge Constructor or Ship Simulator?

Bridge Constructor ships an update every 3 months, and Ship Simulator every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bridge Constructor was updated on October 22, 2026 and Ship Simulator on October 21, 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.*