# Bridge Constructor vs Escapists 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Escapists 2 at none against Bridge Constructor's 6. Escapists 2 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (10K vs 1.1K). Bridge Constructor's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $6.99) and review sentiment (72% vs 63%). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Bridge Constructor costs $0.99 and Escapists 2 $6.99 up front. Bridge Constructor sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Escapists 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Escapists 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Escapists 2 has 10K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Bridge Constructor's written reviews are positive against 63% of Escapists 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bridge Constructor ships an update every 3 months, Escapists 2 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bridge Constructor | Escapists 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-constructor/id503190232/reviews) | **[4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escapists-2-pocket-breakout/id1356167732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.4% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#52** | #68 |
| Size | 241 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Headup GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/503190235) | [Team17 Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/321369234) |

## What reviewers say

### Bridge Constructor

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

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Paid · Puzzle, #94 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


### Escapists 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escapists-2-pocket-breakout/id1356167732)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Paid · Strategy, #71 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Engage in a thrilling sandbox strategy game where you must plan and execute prison escapes. Customize your character, team up with friends for local multiplayer, and utilize crafting, training, and combat to break free from 13 unique prisons.

**Highlights:** Prison escape simulation, Character customization, Local multiplayer for up to 4 players, Crafting system for escape items, Prison routine management, Combat system

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and art style
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🤝 Enjoyable multiplayer experience
- 💰 Good value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🔍 Lack of progress saving/loss of progress
- 🔌 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Multiplayer limited to local network
- 🤔 Repetitive gameplay after completing prisons

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup or when entering prisons
- Save data corruption and loss of progress
- Multiplayer connection issues and freezing
- Graphical glitches and performance problems
- Unresponsive controls and UI elements

**Requested features**

- Add more prisons and maps
- Implement online/global multiplayer
- Add a prison builder/custom prison feature
- Introduce a guard mode for multiplayer
- Improve tutorial and onboarding


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bridge Constructor free?

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

### Is Escapists 2 free?

Escapists 2 costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bridge Constructor or Escapists 2?

Escapists 2 is rated higher. Bridge Constructor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Escapists 2 averages 4.7 from 10K ratings.

### Do Bridge Constructor or Escapists 2 have ads?

Neither Bridge Constructor nor Escapists 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bridge Constructor or Escapists 2?

Bridge Constructor ships an update every 3 months, and Escapists 2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bridge Constructor was updated on October 13, 2026 and Escapists 2 on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bridge Constructor or Escapists 2?

Bridge Constructor currently peaks at #52 in the App Store charts, and Escapists 2 at #68. 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.*