# Construction Simulator 4 vs Construction Truck Simulator +

The clearest difference is price: Construction Truck Simulator + at Free against Construction Simulator 4's $4.99. Construction Truck Simulator + also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 83). Construction Simulator 4's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (34% vs 11%). On in-app purchases, monetization model, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Construction Truck Simulator + is free to download; Construction Simulator 4 costs $4.99 up front. Construction Simulator 4 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Construction Truck Simulator + sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Construction Truck Simulator + holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Truck Simulator + has 2.3K ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Construction Simulator 4's written reviews are positive against 11% of Construction Truck Simulator +'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Construction Simulator 4 ships an update weekly, Construction Truck Simulator + fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Construction Simulator 4 | Construction Truck Simulator + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-simulator-4/id1607511516/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-truck-simulator-plus/id6446651240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 83 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **34.4% of reviews** | 11.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#111** | #161 |
| Size | 2.0 GB | 548 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [astragon Entertainment GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/433152241) | [Suciu Fiodor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678605823) |

## What reviewers say

### Construction Simulator 4

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

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Paid · Strategy, #119 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


### Construction Truck Simulator +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-truck-simulator-plus/id6446651240)

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of a construction site with realistic graphics, sound, and physics. Operate heavy machinery, navigate challenging terrain, and build your empire in a variety of environments.

**Highlights:** Operate heavy machinery (excavators, cranes, bulldozers), Realistic physics engine, Challenging precision missions, Realistic graphics and sound effects, Unlockable equipment and upgrades, Career mode for building a construction empire

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold & Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins & Gold | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coins & Gold | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome!!
- 👍 Good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🐛 Crashes
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🔋 Ads in the way
- 🔋 Controls not intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- Excavator won't load on trailer
- Trailer spawns sideways in the air
- Equipment gets stuck or behaves unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Support for controller
- Fix issues with loading equipment on trailer
- Improve physics and mechanics
- Add free roam mode and more locations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Construction Simulator 4 free?

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

### Is Construction Truck Simulator + free?

Construction Truck Simulator + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Construction Simulator 4 or Construction Truck Simulator +?

Construction Truck Simulator + is rated higher. Construction Simulator 4 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Construction Truck Simulator + averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Construction Simulator 4 or Construction Truck Simulator + have ads?

Construction Truck Simulator + shows ads; Construction Simulator 4 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Construction Simulator 4 or Construction Truck Simulator +?

Construction Simulator 4 ships an update weekly, and Construction Truck Simulator + fortnightly. Most recently, Construction Simulator 4 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Construction Truck Simulator + on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Construction Simulator 4 or Construction Truck Simulator +?

Construction Simulator 4 currently peaks at #111 in the App Store charts, and Construction Truck Simulator + at #161. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*