# Poly Bridge 3 vs TownsFolk

The clearest difference is rating: TownsFolk at 4.7 against Poly Bridge 3's 3.9. TownsFolk also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 135) and device support (5 vs 2). Poly Bridge 3's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Poly Bridge 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TownsFolk sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TownsFolk holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TownsFolk has 3.3K ratings behind it against 135, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Poly Bridge 3's written reviews are positive against 73% of TownsFolk's.

Poly Bridge 3 ships an update every 4 days, TownsFolk every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Poly Bridge 3 | TownsFolk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poly-bridge-3/id1586851637/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/townsfolk/id6670406987/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 135 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | **73.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 492 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dry Cactus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197552567) | [Short Circuit Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681849083) |

## What reviewers say

### Poly Bridge 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poly-bridge-3/id1586851637)

A physics-based puzzle game where you design and build bridges to guide vehicles to their destinations. Explore diverse levels, experiment with different bridge types, and test your engineering creativity in open-world and sandbox modes.

**Highlights:** Build various bridge types, Physics-based simulation, Open World Campaign, Sandbox mode for creativity, Leaderboards and player gallery, Custom physics engine

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging and makes you feel like an engineer
- ✨ Great physics
- 😌 Relaxing and pure fun
- 📱 Good for mobile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game-breaking bug with hydraulics
- 🔇 No audio in silent mode
- ⭐ Unclear requirement to get stars
- 🧰 Limits creativity and bad snapping
- 💸 Paid full game after free trial

**Reported bugs**

- Game breaking bug where hydraulics won’t pull asphalt apart
- No audio when in silent mode
- No audio
- Game kept bugging, wouldn’t let me place anything in the sandbox
- Game Center can’t reconnect after reinstalling

**Requested features**

- Turn off silent mode to hear game audio
- Add workshop and ability to share bridges
- Bring weekly mode to iOS
- Allow players to upload levels for others to play
- Add an Olympics mode


### TownsFolk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/townsfolk/id6670406987)

Lead settlers to build and expand a thriving colony in a mysterious and dangerous world. Manage resources, make critical decisions, and overcome challenges to ensure your settlement's survival. Explore the unknown, face disasters, and appease a demanding king.

**Highlights:** Build and expand settlements, Explore unknown territories, Survive challenges and disasters, Roguelite strategy gameplay, Skirmish and puzzle modes, Handcrafted pixel art visuals, Weekly challenge mode

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shadow of Empires bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| TownsFolk: A new world | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Solid tutorial
- 👍 Portrait mode
- 👍 Great city sim game
- 👍 Interesting mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💰 Requires payment after tutorial
- 🔍 Needs better balancing
- 🔍 Needs deeper gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial freezes the game
- Can't build anything and days don't progress
- Save data reverts or gets corrupted

**Requested features**

- Creative/easy mode to keep progress
- Leaderboards and daily challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Poly Bridge 3 free?

Poly Bridge 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TownsFolk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Poly Bridge 3 or TownsFolk?

TownsFolk is rated higher. Poly Bridge 3 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while TownsFolk averages 4.7 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Poly Bridge 3 or TownsFolk have ads?

Neither Poly Bridge 3 nor TownsFolk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Poly Bridge 3 or TownsFolk?

Poly Bridge 3 ships an update every 4 days, and TownsFolk every 2 weeks. Most recently, Poly Bridge 3 was updated on October 24, 2026 and TownsFolk on October 24, 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.*