# Beaver Builder vs Build America 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Build America 3D at 4.7 against Beaver Builder's 3.8. Build America 3D also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 189). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beaver Builder sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Build America 3D sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Build America 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Build America 3D has 3.8K ratings behind it against 189, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Beaver Builder's written reviews are positive against 42% of Build America 3D's.

Beaver Builder ships an update every 3 months, Build America 3D fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beaver Builder | Build America 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaver-builder/id1619487951/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-america-3d/id6450985642/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 189 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | **41.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 208 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [Rini Amal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647520048) |

## What reviewers say

### Beaver Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaver-builder/id1619487951)

Help a beaver gather resources like wood and ore to construct a dam. Protect the village from rising waters by building a sturdy defense. Engage in a fun, resource-management challenge.

**Highlights:** Collect wood and ores, Build a dam, Save the village, Resource management, Water level challenges

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Snowflake Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sweetheart Skin | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Cute and fun gameplay concept
- 🦫 Engaging beaver-themed mechanics
- 🎨 Simple and charming visual design
- 📱 Works offline without WiFi
- 🏗️ Creative dam-building mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 💾 Progress not saving after app exit
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and freezing
- ⏱️ Game-breaking ad frequency
- 🔄 Complete progress reset on reload

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not saving when exiting app
- Game freezes and crashes frequently
- Screen freezing and unresponsive controls
- Ad removal purchase not functioning
- Beavers getting stuck behind dams and objects

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Zoom out camera view
- Quest system with objectives
- In-game currency and shop
- Character skins and customization


### Build America 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-america-3d/id6450985642)

Control a blackhole to collect items and build a country. Transform barren land into a vibrant metropolis by unlocking unique landmarks and buildings. Challenge yourself to create impressive architectural works.

**Highlights:** Blackhole item collection, Country and city building, Unlock unique landmarks, Metropolis transformation, Architectural creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skip its | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| BundleOfferCash,NoAds,SkipIts | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and entertaining game
- 💕 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🧠 Great for geography learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🛑 Stops after completing the USA
- ⏱️ Frustrating timer and ads
- 🤔 Unclear progression

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Progress not saving properly
- Rewards not being granted
- Levels/states not loading correctly

**Requested features**

- Add more countries to build beyond North America
- Allow players to go back and complete unfinished states
- Improve stability and fix bugs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beaver Builder free?

Beaver Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Build America 3D free?

Build America 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Beaver Builder or Build America 3D?

Build America 3D is rated higher. Beaver Builder averages 3.8 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while Build America 3D averages 4.7 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Beaver Builder or Build America 3D have ads?

Both Beaver Builder and Build America 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beaver Builder or Build America 3D?

Beaver Builder ships an update every 3 months, and Build America 3D fortnightly. Most recently, Beaver Builder was updated on October 24, 2026 and Build America 3D 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.*