# Construction Simulator 4 vs Total War™

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Construction Simulator 4 | Total War™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-simulator-4/id1607511516/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-war-empire/id6448530928/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 83 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | **77.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #157 | **#71** |
| Size | 2.0 GB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [astragon Entertainment GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/433152241) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## What reviewers say

### Construction Simulator 4

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

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Paid · Strategy, #190 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


### Total War™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-war-empire/id6448530928)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 'A New World' Expansion | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 #157 in the App Store charts, and Total War™ at #71. 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.*