# Construction Excavator Sim vs Construction Simulator 4

The clearest difference is price: Construction Excavator Sim at Free against Construction Simulator 4's $4.99. Construction Excavator Sim also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 83). Construction Simulator 4's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (34% vs 5%). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Construction Excavator Sim is free to download; Construction Simulator 4 costs $4.99 up front. Construction Excavator Sim sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Construction Simulator 4 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Construction Excavator Sim holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Excavator Sim has 5.6K ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 5% of Construction Excavator Sim's written reviews are positive against 34% of Construction Simulator 4's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Construction Excavator Sim ships an update every 5 weeks, Construction Simulator 4 weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Construction Excavator Sim | Construction Simulator 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-excavator-sim/id1606711349/reviews)** | [3.7 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-simulator-4/id1607511516/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | 5.0% of reviews | **34.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#102** |
| Size | 243 MB | 2.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Muarij Mahmood Ramay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713881722) | [astragon Entertainment GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/433152241) |

## What reviewers say

### Construction Excavator Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-excavator-sim/id1606711349)

Operate heavy machinery like excavators, bulldozers, and cranes to build roads and houses. This city builder simulation offers realistic controls and a variety of construction vehicles to complete tasks and earn coins for upgrades.

**Highlights:** Operate various construction vehicles, Build roads and houses, Realistic 3D graphics, Smooth, real-like controls, Complete construction tasks, Earn coins to buy new vehicles, Forklift driving challenges

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| REMOVE ADS! | $1.99 | one-time |
| UNLOCK ALL LEVELS! | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Make a free world

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🛑 Unplayable due to ads
- 🕹️ Lack of gameplay/interactivity
- 🤑 Paid features don't work as advertised
- 🤖 Repetitive and boring levels

**Reported bugs**

- Paid features not unlocking as promised
- Ads not removed after purchase

**Requested features**

- Remove ads
- Improve gameplay and interactivity
- Add more levels and content


### Construction Simulator 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-simulator-4/id1607511516)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Paid · Strategy, #109 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Experience a realistic construction simulation on a new map inspired by the North American landscape. Operate over 80 licensed vehicles and machines to complete over 100 diverse construction jobs. Build your construction empire solo or with a friend in multiplayer mode.

**Highlights:** 80+ vehicles and machines, Over 100 construction jobs, New North American-inspired map, Multiplayer mode for 2 players, Detailed cockpit views, Licensed brands and vehicles

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 03 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 04 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 05 | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic simulation
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🚜 Variety of vehicles and equipment
- 🏗️ Detailed construction tasks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔨 Glitchy vehicle and equipment behavior
- 💰 Unbalanced economy and job payouts
- 🔍 Poor tutorial and guidance
- 🖥️ Subpar graphics and performance

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when loading certain levels
- Vehicles getting stuck or behaving erratically
- Missions not progressing or completing properly
- Graphical issues and visual glitches
- Compatibility problems on some devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to skip tutorial for veteran players
- More vehicle types and customization options
- Quarry and mining jobs
- Improved AI for helper functions
- Steering wheel support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Construction Excavator Sim free?

Construction Excavator Sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Construction Simulator 4 free?

Construction Simulator 4 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Construction Excavator Sim or Construction Simulator 4?

Construction Excavator Sim is rated higher. Construction Excavator Sim averages 4.3 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Construction Simulator 4 averages 3.7 from 83 ratings.

### Do Construction Excavator Sim or Construction Simulator 4 have ads?

Construction Excavator Sim shows ads; Construction Simulator 4 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Construction Excavator Sim or Construction Simulator 4?

Construction Excavator Sim ships an update every 5 weeks, and Construction Simulator 4 weekly. Most recently, Construction Excavator Sim was updated on September 25, 2026 and Construction Simulator 4 on September 25, 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.*