# Poly Bridge 3 vs Bridge Constructor Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Bridge Constructor Studio at 4.5 against Poly Bridge 3's 3.9. Bridge Constructor Studio also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 126). Poly Bridge 3's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 42%). On price, update cadence, 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 Bridge Constructor Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bridge Constructor Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bridge Constructor Studio has 1.7K ratings behind it against 126, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Poly Bridge 3's written reviews are positive against 42% of Bridge Constructor Studio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Poly Bridge 3 ships an update every 4 days, Bridge Constructor Studio weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Poly Bridge 3 | Bridge Constructor Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poly-bridge-3/id1586851637/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-constructor-studio/id6745402280/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 126 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.0% of reviews** | 41.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 492 MB | 428 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dry Cactus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197552567) | [Headup GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/503190235) |

## 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


### Bridge Constructor Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-constructor-studio/id6745402280)

Test your engineering skills in this physics-based puzzle game. Design and build bridges in animated 3D environments, then simulate their stability. Unleash your creativity with no budget or material restrictions, or take on optional challenges.

**Highlights:** 70 challenging puzzles, Limitless creativity with no budget restrictions, Build across five diverse environments, Seven unique vehicles for varied challenges, Intuitive building system, Create up to five player profiles

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Cozy atmosphere
- 💰 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤕 Janky game mechanics
- 💸 Misleading as a free game
- 🔨 Lack of editing tools
- 🤔 Confusing progression

**Reported bugs**

- Purchase issues
- Stress display not working

**Requested features**

- More editing tools
- Better tutorial and progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Poly Bridge 3 free?

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

### Is Bridge Constructor Studio free?

Bridge Constructor Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Poly Bridge 3 or Bridge Constructor Studio?

Bridge Constructor Studio is rated higher. Poly Bridge 3 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Bridge Constructor Studio averages 4.5 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Poly Bridge 3 or Bridge Constructor Studio have ads?

Neither Poly Bridge 3 nor Bridge Constructor Studio shows ads.

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

Poly Bridge 3 ships an update every 4 days, and Bridge Constructor Studio weekly. Most recently, Poly Bridge 3 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Bridge Constructor Studio on September 23, 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.*