Comparison

Bridge Constructor vs Getting Over It

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

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About

Bridge Constructor

Build bridges across valleys, canals, and rivers using various materials like wood, steel, and concrete. Test your creations under stress from cars, trucks, and even tank trucks. Explore new levels and challenges with optional add-ons.

Highlights
  • Build bridges over valleys, canals, and rivers
  • Test bridges with cars, trucks, and tank trucks
  • Choose from wood, steel, cables, and concrete
  • Refined grid system for precision building
  • Free build mode and help system
  • 40 levels with 5 different settings
Features
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+++ Over 50 million players worldwide +++  +++ Number 1 in the games charts for iPad & iPhone in 89 countries +++ +++ SlopeMania add-on with 24 brand new levels, sloping roads and an explosive tank truck +++ +++ Trains add-on with 18 new, beautiful levels and two trains as vehicles +++ In Bridge Constructor you have to prove yourself as an accomplished master bridge builder. Play 40 different levels, and build bridges over deep valleys, canals, and rivers. Stress tests reveal whether the bridge you build can withstand the daily stress of continual use from cars, trucks and, more recently, super-heavy tank trucks. You can choose from a range of materials for each individual bridge, such as wood, steel, cables, or concrete pillars. Use the appropriate materials and stay within budget to build the perfect bridge. The choice of different materials means that there are numerous solutions and approaches and you can build each bridge in any number of ways – your budget is the only limit. The refined grid system allows you to realise your idea of the perfect bridge with even more precision. Let your imagination and creativity run free! And if you happen to run into a dead end, you can pick up valuable tips from the brand new help system! Awesome Add-Ons: SlopeMania & Trains In the SlopeMania add-on you find yourself on the Tiltin Islands, home to three brand new islands where you'll even be building your bridges inside colorful grottoes! The 24 tricky, never-before-seen levels will have you using sloping lanes to overcome the massive height differences. The "Crazy Levels" are the real brainteasers and require out-of-the-box thinking and unusual solutions. Purchase the Trains add-on and get the Choonited Kingdom island group, with a total of 18 new levels across three islands. Build massive bridges that can withstand the enormous weight of the two new vehicles on offer – a commuter train and a heavily loaded freight train. The idyllic and beautifully designed landscapes will make the heart of every railroad fanatic skip a beat. "Trains" and "SlopeMania" are now available at an affordable price as an in-app purchase! FEATURES: • 40 Levels on the island nation of Camatuga • Free build mode and help system • 5 Settings: city, canyon, beach, mountains, hills • Improved grid system • Map with unlocked worlds/levels • 4 different building materials: wood, steel, cables, concrete pillars • Color coded load indicator for different building materials • Three different load bearing levels: car, truck and tank truck • High score per level • Facebook connection (upload screenshots and bridge scores) FEATURES SlopeMania Add-On • Completely new Tiltin Islands • Option to build sloping roads – even for Camatuga • Additional "Grotto" setting • 24 "sloping" levels inc. especially tricky "Crazy Levels" • Explosive tank truck as an exciting new vehicle FEATURES Trains Add-On • Open up 3 new islands with 18 new levels. • Build bridges for modern commuter trains and heavy freight trains! • New scenery: Enjoy the view of picturesque mountains and ravines! OS 7 or higher required

About

Getting Over It

Navigate a challenging mountain climb using only a hammer and a pot. Experience frustrating gameplay and philosophical commentary as you ascend. Prepare for potentially hours of agonizing progress and repeated setbacks.

Highlights
  • Climb a mountain with a hammer and pot
  • Philosophical observations during gameplay
  • Agonizing and frustrating gameplay
  • Lose progress repeatedly
  • Discover new frustrations
Features
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A game I made For a certain kind of person To hurt them. • Climb up an enormous mountain with nothing but a hammer and a pot. • Listen as I make philosophical observations about the problem at hand. • Between 2 and ∞ hours of agonizing gameplay, depending. The median time to finish for my playtesters was 5 hours, but the mean was closer to ∞. • Lose all your progress, over and over. • Feel new types of frustration you didn't know you were capable of.

Screenshots

Bridge Constructor4 screens
Getting Over It4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Getting Over It at none against Bridge Constructor's 6. Getting Over It also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 1.1K). Bridge Constructor's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On ads, 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

Bridge Constructor costs $0.99 and Getting Over It $4.99 up front. Bridge Constructor sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Getting Over It asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bridge Constructor holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Getting Over It has 6.8K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Bridge Constructor's written reviews are positive against 64% of Getting Over It's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bridge Constructor ships an update every 3 months, Getting Over It every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Bridge Constructor versus Getting Over It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBridge ConstructorGetting Over It
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better4.3 (6.8K ratings)
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews — better63.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K6.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#82#63 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size241 MB237 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeadup GmbHBennett Foddy

Customer experience

Bridge Constructor

All ratings1,129 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews439 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral6.4%
Negative21.2%

Getting Over It

All ratings6,781 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews1,061 reviews
Positive63.8%
Neutral8.1%
Negative28.1%

User reviews

Bridge Constructor

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and challenging
  • 👍 Great for brain stimulation
  • 👍 Realistic physics and engineering concepts
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (crashes, sync issues)
  • 💰 Excessive in-app purchases required
  • 🔒 Lack of progress saving/restoration
  • 👎 Repetitive/limited content
  • 👎 Unrealistic bridge building constraints

Getting Over It

From 6.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to get started
  • 👍 Rewarding feeling of accomplishment
  • 🤖 Unique and challenging gameplay
  • 💡 Inspirational quotes and commentary

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent and glitchy controls
  • 🔋 Overheating and performance issues on mobile
  • 🤬 Extremely frustrating and rage-inducing
  • 💸 Overpriced for the mobile version

Bugs and requests

Bridge Constructor

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Tutorial levels not working as intended
  • Sync issues causing loss of progress
  • Crashes on certain devices/OS versions
  • Inability to select certain materials
  • Vehicles not behaving realistically

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and bridge building challenges
  • Ability to freely build without budget constraints
  • Improved tutorial and guidance
  • More vehicle types to test bridges
  • Ability to save and restore progress

Getting Over It

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sudden loss of progress
  • Freezing and crashing on certain devices
  • Sensitivity and input issues
  • Compatibility problems on newer phones

Requested features

4 requests
  • Controller support
  • Checkpoint system
  • Difficulty options
  • More customization and settings

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Bridge Constructor

One-time6
  • 3 Coins$0.99
  • Free Build Mode For All Levels$0.99
  • 20 Coins$0.99
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  • SlopeMania$1.99
  • 60 Coins$1.99
  • Trains$1.99
None

Getting Over It

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bridge Constructor free?
Bridge Constructor costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Getting Over It free?
Getting Over It costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bridge Constructor or Getting Over It?
Bridge Constructor is rated higher. Bridge Constructor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Getting Over It averages 4.3 from 6.8K ratings.
Do Bridge Constructor or Getting Over It have ads?
Neither Bridge Constructor nor Getting Over It shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bridge Constructor or Getting Over It?
Bridge Constructor ships an update every 3 months, and Getting Over It every 5 days. Most recently, Bridge Constructor was updated on October 11, 2026 and Getting Over It on October 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, Bridge Constructor or Getting Over It?
Bridge Constructor currently peaks at #82 in the App Store charts, and Getting Over It at #63. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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