Comparison

Construction Simulator 4 Lite vs Farming Simulator 23 Mobile

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

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About

Construction Simulator 4 Lite

Experience a free sample of a construction simulation game set in a North American-inspired landscape. Tackle limited missions, explore new areas, and get a glimpse of the multiplayer mode. Unlock the full game with all jobs and machines via in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Free sample of construction simulation
  • North American-inspired map
  • Limited missions and sneak peek of multiplayer
  • Over 80 vehicles and machines
  • 100+ construction jobs
  • 2-player multiplayer mode
Features
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[All Compatible iOS devices are listed below] Construction Simulator returns to mobile devices! In Construction Simulator 4 Lite Edition, you can enjoy a free sample of the latest installment in the Construction Simulator series, with a limited number of missions, as well as a sneak peek of the multiplayer mode. Do you like the game? You can buy the full, ad-free version easily through the in-app purchase to access all the jobs, machines, and districts! 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

Farming Simulator 23 Mobile

Operate over 100 authentic agricultural machines to grow crops, raise animals, and manage your farm. Expand your empire by establishing production chains and selling valuable goods. Enjoy realistic farming simulation with seasonal changes and new gameplay features.

Highlights
  • Operate 100+ authentic farming machines
  • Grow various crops, grapes, and olives
  • Raise cows, sheep, and chickens
  • Establish production chains
  • Logging with forestry equipment
  • Plowing and weeding gameplay
  • Two new maps with collectibles
Currently charting
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Grow crops, grow your agricultural empire! Become a modern farmer to operate more than 100 authentic machines by Case IH, CLAAS, DEUTZ-FAHR, Fendt, John Deere, KRONE, Massey Ferguson, New Holland, Valtra & many other acclaimed manufacturers from around the world - offering a wide range of farming activities. Choose what kind of farmer you want to be in Farming Simulator 23 (FS23) as the acclaimed agricultural sim by GIANTS Software offers a brand-new experience with many new features for your mobile device! Operate realistic tractors, harvesters, field sprayers, and more Cultivate fields with a variety of crops, or harvest grapes and olives on the hillside Start logging with heavy forestry equipment Establish production chains and use powerful trucks for transport Tend to farm animals like cows, sheep, and now: chickens! Enjoy tons of possibilities on two new maps, including collectibles New gameplay features also introduce plowing and weeding A tutorial mode, AI helper & a new autoload feature for logs/pallets assist you on your farm There’s a lot more to do after plowing, removing weeds, harvesting crops, or collecting eggs from chicken coops: Produce valuable goods made from your harvest to expand your flourishing business with new factories and production chains! Don’t worry - there is always time to relax and walk around your vast arable land while visuals change through the atmospheric seasons. If more than 100 machines are not enough, you can grow your fleet of agricultural vehicles through official extra content. New and improved in-game tutorials show you the ways of the farm if you’re new to country life. Start farming wherever you go and let the good times grow!

Screenshots

Construction Simulator 4 Lite4 screens
Farming Simulator 23 Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Construction Simulator 4 Lite at Free against Farming Simulator 23 Mobile's $5.99. Construction Simulator 4 Lite also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Farming Simulator 23 Mobile's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (69% vs 38%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Lite is free to download; Farming Simulator 23 Mobile costs $5.99 up front. Construction Simulator 4 Lite sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Farming Simulator 23 Mobile sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Farming Simulator 23 Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Farming Simulator 23 Mobile has 2.2K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Construction Simulator 4 Lite's written reviews are positive against 69% of Farming Simulator 23 Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Construction Simulator 4 Lite ships an update every 10 days, Farming Simulator 23 Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Construction Simulator 4 Lite versus Farming Simulator 23 Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction Simulator 4 LiteFarming Simulator 23 Mobile
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating3.8 (87 ratings)4.3 (2.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.2% of reviews69.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings872.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#63 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.0 GB1.1 GB
Age rating4+4+
Developerastragon Entertainment GmbHGIANTS Software GmbH

Customer experience

Construction Simulator 4 Lite

All ratings79 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative26.6%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral13.2%
Negative48.5%

Farming Simulator 23 Mobile

All ratings2,195 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews605 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral13.2%
Negative17.4%

Bugs and requests

Construction Simulator 4 Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Farming Simulator 23 Mobile

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • AI issues with pathfinding and field coverage
  • Frequent crashes and bugs
  • Laggy performance on some devices
  • Glitches with AI workers
  • Disappearing flour production
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  • Vehicles getting stuck in objects
  • Screen locking during play

Requested features

26 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More vehicle customization options
  • Larger field sizes
  • More equipment variety (e.g. plows, seeders, sprayers)
  • Ability to take out loans
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  • Ability to buy/sell factories and fields
  • Ability to move building locations
  • Borrow equipment feature
  • Roller tool for fields
  • More truck and trailer options
  • Front loaders for tractors
  • Bigger cultivators and planters/seeders
  • Self-propelled sprayer and fertilizer spreader
  • More John Deere and Case equipment
  • Ability to place buildings and sheds
  • Chainsaw and other landscaping tools
  • Round baler
  • Larger plow and subsoiler options
  • Grain cart
  • Bigger tractors like the 9RX
  • Horns for vehicles
  • Field contracts
  • Vehicle leasing
  • Government loans
  • Ability to buy/sell factories and fields
  • Ability to move building locations

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Construction Simulator 4 Lite

One-time6
  • Coin Pack 01$0.99
  • Coin Pack 02$1.99
  • Coin Pack 03$4.99
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  • Upgrade to Full Version$4.99
  • Coin Pack 04$8.99
  • Coin Pack 05$24.99
10 purchases

Farming Simulator 23 Mobile

One-time10
  • 200'000 Coins$0.99
  • Case IH Speed-Tiller$0.99
  • Amazone CITAN 15001-C$0.99
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  • KINZE 3665 Blue Drive$0.99
  • Mack Trucks Black Anthem 6x4$1.99
  • 500'000 Coins$1.99
  • John Deere 8R 410$1.99
  • Versatile 4WD 620$1.99
  • 1'000'000 Coins$2.99
  • ClaasLexion8900+ConvioFlex1380$2.99

Questions

Is Construction Simulator 4 Lite free?
Construction Simulator 4 Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Farming Simulator 23 Mobile free?
Farming Simulator 23 Mobile costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Construction Simulator 4 Lite or Farming Simulator 23 Mobile?
Farming Simulator 23 Mobile is rated higher. Construction Simulator 4 Lite averages 3.8 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Farming Simulator 23 Mobile averages 4.3 from 2.2K ratings.
Do Construction Simulator 4 Lite or Farming Simulator 23 Mobile have ads?
Neither Construction Simulator 4 Lite nor Farming Simulator 23 Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Construction Simulator 4 Lite or Farming Simulator 23 Mobile?
Construction Simulator 4 Lite ships an update every 10 days, and Farming Simulator 23 Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Construction Simulator 4 Lite was updated on October 24, 2026 and Farming Simulator 23 Mobile on October 25, 2026.

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