# Construction Simulator 3D vs Handy Craft

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Construction Simulator 3D at none against Handy Craft's 18. Construction Simulator 3D also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Handy Craft's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 15%) and ratings volume (26K vs 3.4K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Handy Craft sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Construction Simulator 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Construction Simulator 3D against 4.6 for Handy Craft. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Handy Craft has 26K ratings behind it against 3.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of Construction Simulator 3D's written reviews are positive against 47% of Handy Craft's.

Construction Simulator 3D ships an update every 2 weeks, Handy Craft fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Construction Simulator 3D | Handy Craft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-simulator-3d/id1535642296/reviews) | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-craft/id1568269420/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **46.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 205 MB | 525 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Construction Simulator 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-simulator-3d/id1535642296)

Experience the thrill of building your own construction company. Construct various structures with engaging gameplay mechanics. This simulation game offers a satisfying building experience.

**Highlights:** Build different buildings, Satisfying gameplay, Construction company simulation, 3D city building

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 💡 Realistic construction simulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Too many ads
- 🔇 No sound effects
- 🐛 Crashes and lags

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Inaccurate measurements

**Requested features**

- Add more buildings to construct
- Provide an option to remove ads
- Improve sound effects


### Handy Craft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-craft/id1568269420)

Engage in a creative building experience with numerous ASMR tasks. Solve engaging puzzles as you construct your dream home in this simulation game.

**Highlights:** House building simulation, ASMR tasks, Puzzle solving, Cozy place creation, Handicraft gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wheel of Fortune | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $1.79 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wheel of Fortune Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 coins | $4.49 | one-time |
| 10000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $9.89 | one-time |
| 50000 coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 100000 coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth animations
- 💎 Cute and charming visuals
- 🎨 Enjoyable house customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive tasks
- ⭐ Excessive star requirements for progression
- 📺 Intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on 'take photo' task in kitchen
- Game freezing and crashing
- Progress not saving properly

**Requested features**

- More house customization options
- Additional rooms and levels
- Ability to revisit and modify completed areas
- Reduced star requirements for tasks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Construction Simulator 3D free?

Construction Simulator 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Handy Craft free?

Handy Craft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Construction Simulator 3D or Handy Craft?

Handy Craft is rated higher. Construction Simulator 3D averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Handy Craft averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do Construction Simulator 3D or Handy Craft have ads?

Both Construction Simulator 3D and Handy Craft show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Construction Simulator 3D or Handy Craft?

Construction Simulator 3D ships an update every 2 weeks, and Handy Craft fortnightly. Most recently, Construction Simulator 3D was updated on October 22, 2026 and Handy Craft on October 22, 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.*