# Bridge Constructor vs Poly Bridge 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Poly Bridge 2 at none against Bridge Constructor's 6. Poly Bridge 2 also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Bridge Constructor's advantage is chart position (#62 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 276). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Bridge Constructor costs $0.99 and Poly Bridge 2 $1.99 up front. Bridge Constructor sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Poly Bridge 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Bridge Constructor against 4.6 for Poly Bridge 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 276 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Bridge Constructor's written reviews are positive against 75% of Poly Bridge 2's.

Bridge Constructor ships an update every 3 months, Poly Bridge 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bridge Constructor | Poly Bridge 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-constructor/id503190232/reviews) | **[4.6 (276 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poly-bridge-2/id1524371466/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 276 |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | **75.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 241 MB | 271 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Headup GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/503190235) | [Dry Cactus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197552567) |

## What reviewers say

### Bridge Constructor

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

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Paid · Puzzle, #103 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


### Poly Bridge 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poly-bridge-2/id1524371466)

Experience a creative engineering challenge by designing and building bridges in this acclaimed simulator. Featuring new levels, mechanics, and a custom physics engine for predictable simulations. Enjoy a new soundtrack with remastered original songs.

**Highlights:** Bridge construction levels, Custom physics engine, New spring material, Original and remastered soundtrack, Creative engineering puzzles

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging and creative
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 💎 Great value for money
- 🧠 Encourages critical thinking
- 🎨 Allows for creative bridge design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🤯 Extremely difficult later levels
- 🔧 Sandbox mode bugs and limitations
- 🕹️ Inconvenient controls on mobile
- 🔍 Lack of in-game guidance/tutorials

**Reported bugs**

- Progress reset or not saved properly
- Sandbox mode issues (invisible objects, inability to use split joints)
- Graphical glitches (screen flashing when placing springs)
- Crashes on level completion or when loading the game
- Compatibility issues on older/certain iPad models

**Requested features**

- Add leaderboards and community features
- Improve sandbox mode functionality
- Provide more in-depth tutorials
- Add support for controllers
- Expand vehicle and material options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bridge Constructor free?

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

### Is Poly Bridge 2 free?

Poly Bridge 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Poly Bridge 2 is rated higher. Bridge Constructor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Poly Bridge 2 averages 4.6 from 276 ratings.

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

Neither Bridge Constructor nor Poly Bridge 2 shows ads.

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

Bridge Constructor ships an update every 3 months, and Poly Bridge 2 monthly. Most recently, Bridge Constructor was updated on September 23, 2026 and Poly Bridge 2 on September 21, 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.*