# Path Builder 3D vs Giant Excavator

The clearest difference is rating: Giant Excavator at 4.7 against Path Builder 3D's 3.0. Giant Excavator also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 0%) and ratings volume (442 vs 3). Path Builder 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Giant Excavator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Path Builder 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Giant Excavator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Giant Excavator has 442 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Path Builder 3D's written reviews are positive against 27% of Giant Excavator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Path Builder 3D | Giant Excavator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/path-builder-3d/id1606895518/reviews) | **[4.7 (442 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giant-excavator/id6449452105/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **442** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **27.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Five More Minutes Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481265097) | [Solid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412) |

## What reviewers say

### Path Builder 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/path-builder-3d/id1606895518)

Guide people to safety by clearing paths, upgrading your abilities, and engaging in strategic combat. Trade resources and overcome challenges to ensure everyone reaches their destination.

**Highlights:** Clear paths, Upgrade abilities, Trade resources, Engage in combat, Guide people to safety

**In-app purchases:** none


### Giant Excavator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giant-excavator/id6449452105)

Manage your own excavation company, operating heavy machinery to extract ore. Process the collected materials into various products and sell them to expand your factory and become a tycoon.

**Highlights:** Operate excavation machinery, Collect and process ore, Produce different products, Sell products for income, Expand factory operations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Lite | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Plus | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Path Builder 3D free?

Path Builder 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Giant Excavator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Path Builder 3D or Giant Excavator?

Giant Excavator is rated higher. Path Builder 3D averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Giant Excavator averages 4.7 from 442 ratings.

### Do Path Builder 3D or Giant Excavator have ads?

Giant Excavator shows ads; Path Builder 3D does not.

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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.*