# Bridge Constructor vs Getting Over It

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bridge Constructor | Getting Over It |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-constructor/id503190232/reviews)** | [4.3 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/getting-over-it/id1319618742/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **6.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.4% of reviews** | 63.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #73 | **#64** |
| Size | 241 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Headup GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/503190235) | [Bennett Foddy](https://appshunter.io/developer/289213177) |

## What reviewers say

### Bridge Constructor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-constructor/id503190232)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Paid · Puzzle, #131 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Free Build Mode For All Levels | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| SlopeMania | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Trains | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/getting-over-it/id1319618742)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Paid · Simulation, #74 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

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:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Checkpoint system
- Difficulty options
- More customization and settings


## Frequently asked 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 #73 in the App Store charts, and Getting Over It at #64. 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.*