# Construction Simulator 4 vs Shipping Manager

The clearest difference is price: Shipping Manager at Free against Construction Simulator 4's $4.99. Shipping Manager also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (539 vs 88). Construction Simulator 4's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Shipping Manager is free to download; Construction Simulator 4 costs $4.99 up front. Construction Simulator 4 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Shipping Manager sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shipping Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shipping Manager has 539 ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 34% and 34% positive.

Construction Simulator 4 ships an update weekly, Shipping Manager every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Construction Simulator 4 | Shipping Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-simulator-4/id1607511516/reviews) | **[4.1 (539 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shipping-manager-2026/id1660521701/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 88 | **539** |
| Positive reviews | **34.3% of reviews** | 34.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 2.0 GB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [astragon Entertainment GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/433152241) | [Xombat ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/453573467) |

## What reviewers say

### Construction Simulator 4

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

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Paid · Strategy, #128 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


### Shipping Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shipping-manager-2026/id1660521701)

Become a shipping tycoon by managing a global cargo company. Choose from real ship types, sail to hundreds of ports, and optimize profits. Compete with others to build the largest maritime empire.

**Highlights:** Build and purchase ships, Sail to 400 real ports, Manage expenses and fuel, Invest in the stock market, Compete on leaderboards, Stop pirate hijackings

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Cash & Points Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Minor Cash & Points Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Start-up Deal | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Cash & Points Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $11.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $15.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $20.99 | one-time |
| Standard Cash & Points Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Large Cash & Points Pack | $48.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $54.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Cash & Points Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good simulation game
- 👍 Realistic and detailed
- 🚢 Variety of ship types
- 💡 Ability to design custom ships

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Extremely long wait times
- 💰 Monetization issues
- 🤔 Lack of strategic depth
- 🤯 Confusing UI and menus

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Login and account issues
- Incorrect ship characteristics
- Unresponsive controls and menus

**Requested features**

- Automated ship operations
- Multiport routes and transshipment
- Fuel management and bunkering
- Expanded ship types (heavy lift, RoRo, etc.)
- Improved performance metrics and analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Construction Simulator 4 free?

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

### Is Shipping Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Construction Simulator 4 or Shipping Manager?

Shipping Manager is rated higher. Construction Simulator 4 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Shipping Manager averages 4.1 from 539 ratings.

### Do Construction Simulator 4 or Shipping Manager have ads?

Shipping Manager shows ads; Construction Simulator 4 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Construction Simulator 4 or Shipping Manager?

Construction Simulator 4 ships an update weekly, and Shipping Manager every 3 weeks. Most recently, Construction Simulator 4 was updated on October 27, 2026 and Shipping Manager on October 27, 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.*