# Bridge Constructor vs supertype

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: supertype at none against Bridge Constructor's 6. supertype also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and chart position (#8 vs #88). Bridge Constructor's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Bridge Constructor costs $0.99 and supertype $1.99 up front. Bridge Constructor sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. supertype asks for nothing beyond the download.

supertype holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 5.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Bridge Constructor's written reviews are positive against 74% of supertype's.

Bridge Constructor ships an update every 3 months, supertype every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bridge Constructor | supertype |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-constructor/id503190232/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supertype/id1349292121/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | **73.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #88 | **#8** |
| Size | 241 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Headup GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/503190235) | [Philipp Stollenmayer](https://appshunter.io/developer/580506869) |

## What reviewers say

### Bridge Constructor

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

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Paid · Puzzle, #145 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


### supertype

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supertype/id1349292121)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Word, #89 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Explore the physics of typography with this unique puzzle game. Discover how letters behave and sound as you solve over 130 engaging levels. Enjoy a relaxing, zen-like experience with a dynamic soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Physics-based letter puzzles, Over 130 levels, Relaxing gameplay, Self-generating soundtrack, Typography exploration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Creative concept
- 🎨 Beautiful design
- 💡 Unique physics-based puzzles
- 🎉 Satisfying when solved

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🤔 Some puzzles too challenging
- 💰 Wish it was free
- 🕹️ Lack of control options (e.g. landscape mode)

**Reported bugs**

- Runtime errors preventing game launch
- Invisible objects in create mode
- Inconsistent physics behavior

**Requested features**

- More levels or content
- Level editor and sharing
- Hint system or tutorial
- Numbered levels for easier reference


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bridge Constructor free?

Bridge Constructor costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is supertype free?

supertype costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bridge Constructor or supertype?

supertype is rated higher. Bridge Constructor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while supertype averages 4.8 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do Bridge Constructor or supertype have ads?

Neither Bridge Constructor nor supertype shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bridge Constructor or supertype?

Bridge Constructor ships an update every 3 months, and supertype every 2 months. Most recently, Bridge Constructor was updated on October 3, 2026 and supertype on October 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bridge Constructor or supertype?

Bridge Constructor currently peaks at #88 in the App Store charts, and supertype at #8. 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.*