Comparison

Construction Simulator 4 vs Total War™

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Construction Simulator 4

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
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[All Compatible iOS devices are listed below] Construction Simulator returns to mobile devices! This time, your work will take you to the scenic woods and bays of a fictional map inspired by the North American landscape. Explore three large areas within a map never before seen in the Construction Simulator series! Experience an extensive campaign unique to the individual locations, featuring special challenges you must overcome with your growing construction empire. Expect the return of familiar brands and machines from our licensed partners ATLAS, BELL Equipment, Bobcat, BOMAG, CASE, Caterpillar, Kenworth, Liebherr, Mack Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, MEILLER Kipper, PALFINGER, STILL, and the WIRTGEN GROUP. You can also look forward to expanding your business with machines and vehicles from newly added brands like CIFA, DAF, and Scania. Featuring: • 80+ vehicles, machines, and attachments from 20+ license partners • Over 100 construction jobs • Multiplayer mode for 2 players • Original map, inspired by the Canadian landscape • Detailed cockpit views [Construction Simulator 4 is supported on the following devices:] • iPhone 11 • iPhone 11 Pro • iPhone 11 Pro Max • iPhone 12 mini • iPhone 12 • iPhone 12 Pro • iPhone 12 Pro Max • iPhone Xs • iPhone Xs Max • iPhone 13 • iPhone 13 Mini • iPhone 13 Pro • iPhone 13 Pro Max • iPhone SE (3.Gen) • iPhone 14 • iPhone 14 Plus • iPhone 14 Pro • iPhone 14 Pro Max • iPhone 15 • iPhone 15 Plus • iPhone 15 Pro • iPhone 15 Pro Max • iPad Pro 12,9" (6.Gen) • iPad Pro 12,9" (5.Gen) • iPad Pro 12,9" (4.Gen) • iPad Pro 12,9" (3.Gen) • iPad Pro 11" (4.Gen) • iPad Pro 11" (3.Gen) • iPad Pro 11" (2.Gen) • iPad Pro 11" (1.Gen) • iPad Air (5.Gen) • iPad Air (4.Gen) • iPad Pro 10.5" • iPad Mini (6.Gen) • iPad (10.Gen)

About

Total War™

Lead a global empire in the 18th century, managing turn-based strategy and engaging in real-time battles. Conquer territories, master gunpowder warfare, and dominate naval conflicts. Develop new technologies and forge your nation into a superpower.

Highlights
  • Grand turn-based strategy
  • Real-time 3D battles
  • Global conquest
  • Naval combat
  • Technology development
  • Intuitive touchscreen controls
Features
Currently charting
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READ BEFORE BUYING: Please expand this description and read the full list of supported devices below to confirm that your device is supported. EMPIRE brings Total War’s real-time battles and grand turn-based strategy into the 18th-century age of exploration and conquest. Lead great powers in a race for dominance — from Europe to India and the Americas. Command vast fleets and armies in an era of rapid scientific advances, global conflict and momentous political change. This is the complete Total War: EMPIRE desktop experience, expertly adapted for iPhone and iPad, with redesigned user interfaces and extensive quality-of-life improvements. LEAD THE NATION Grow one of eleven factions into a military and economic superpower. DOMINATE THE BATTLEFIELD Master gunpowder warfare in seismic 3D battles decided by tactical genius and technological superiority. RULE THE WAVES Outmanoeuvre rivals in spectacular sea battles — where wind direction, cunning and a well-timed broadside can prove decisive. MASTER THE GLOBE Use statecraft and subterfuge to secure territory and lucrative trade routes. SEIZE THE FUTURE Develop new technologies to power industrial expansion and military prowess. COMMAND THE ACTION Forge your empire with intuitive touchscreen controls, or any iPadOS-compatible mouse & keyboard. === ‘A NEW WORLD’ NOW AVAILABLE Available via in-app purchase, this massive expansion unlocks: • 44 PLAYABLE FACTIONS: Lead all non-rebel factions in the Grand Campaign, from Greece and Gran Colombia to Mexico and the Mamelukes. • 2 NEW CAMPAIGNS: The Late Start Campaign brings EMPIRE’s global map into 1783, where technologically advanced empires fight to retain their distant colonies. In the Warpath Campaign, lead one of five Native American factions on a detailed, tightly focused map of the Americas. • 14 NAVAL UNITS: Enhances late-game naval combat with variants on existing vessels and favourites from Total War: NAPOLEON, including the giant 140-gun Santísima Trinidad. === We recommend playing Total War: EMPIRE on iOS 17 or later. You need 12GB of free space on your device, though we recommend at least double this to avoid initial installation issues. Supported iPhones: • iPhone XR and later • iPhone SE - 2nd Generation (2020) and later Supported iPads: • iPad - 7th Generation (2019) and later • iPad mini - 5th Generation (2019) and later • iPad Air - 3rd Generation (2019) and later • iPad Pro - 2nd Generation (2017) and later • If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com © 2009–2025 The Creative Assembly Limited. Originally developed by The Creative Assembly Limited. Originally published by SEGA. Creative Assembly, the Creative Assembly logo, Total War, Total War: EMPIRE and the Total War logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of The Creative Assembly Limited. SEGA and the SEGA logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA Corporation. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive Ltd. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

Construction Simulator 44 screens
Total War™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Construction Simulator 4 at $4.99 against Total War™'s $19.99. Construction Simulator 4 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Total War™'s advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 34%) and rating (4.8 vs 3.7). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Construction Simulator 4 costs $4.99 and Total War™ $19.99 up front. Construction Simulator 4 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Total War™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Total War™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Total War™ has 3.1K ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Construction Simulator 4's written reviews are positive against 78% of Total War™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Construction Simulator 4 ships an update weekly, Total War™ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Construction Simulator 4 versus Total War™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction Simulator 4Total War™
Price$4.99 — better$19.99
Rating3.7 (83 ratings)4.8 (3.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.4% of reviews77.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings833.1K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#125#72 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.0 GB1.8 GB
Age rating4+12+
Developerastragon Entertainment GmbHFeral Interactive Ltd

Customer experience

Construction Simulator 4

All ratings83 ratings
Positive60.2%
Neutral12.0%
Negative27.7%
Written reviews358 reviews
Positive34.4%
Neutral15.9%
Negative49.7%

Total War™

All ratings3,090 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews520 reviews
Positive77.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.5%

User reviews

Construction Simulator 4

From 83 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Total War™

From 3.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent port of the original game
  • 🎨 Impressive graphics and visuals
  • 🕹️ Intuitive and user-friendly controls
  • 💰 Great value for money
  • 🕰️ Immersive and engaging gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🤖 Suboptimal AI behavior in battles
  • 🔍 Lack of detailed tutorial for new players
  • 🔒 Inability to play as minor factions

Bugs and requests

Construction Simulator 4

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Online multiplayer functionality

Total War™

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Units getting stuck when positioning near walls
  • Turn skipping issue due to overlapping UI elements
  • Incorrect religious unrest messages
  • Inconsistent unit speed controls
  • Storage usage discrepancy between app and device

Requested features

5 requests
  • Sandbox mode with customizable budgets
  • More faction options and playable nations
  • Improved unit control and positioning
  • Ability to toggle floating flags in battles
  • Detailed family tree and dynasty mechanics

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Construction Simulator 4

One-time5
  • Coin Pack 01$0.99
  • Coin Pack 02$1.99
  • Coin Pack 03$4.99
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  • Coin Pack 04$8.99
  • Coin Pack 05$24.99
1 purchases

Total War™

One-time1
  • 'A New World' Expansion$6.99

Questions

Is Construction Simulator 4 free?
Construction Simulator 4 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Total War™ free?
Total War™ costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Construction Simulator 4 or Total War™?
Total War™ is rated higher. Construction Simulator 4 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Total War™ averages 4.8 from 3.1K ratings.
Do Construction Simulator 4 or Total War™ have ads?
Neither Construction Simulator 4 nor Total War™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Construction Simulator 4 or Total War™?
Construction Simulator 4 ships an update weekly, and Total War™ every 5 weeks. Most recently, Construction Simulator 4 was updated on October 19, 2026 and Total War™ on October 20, 2026.
Which is more popular, Construction Simulator 4 or Total War™?
Construction Simulator 4 currently peaks at #125 in the App Store charts, and Total War™ at #72. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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