# Bridge Constructor vs After Inc.

The clearest difference is update cadence: After Inc. at every 3 weeks against Bridge Constructor's every 3 months. After Inc. also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (89% vs 72%). Bridge Constructor's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Bridge Constructor costs $0.99 and After Inc. $1.99 up front. Bridge Constructor sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and After Inc. sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

After Inc. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: After Inc. has 16K 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 89% of After Inc.'s.

Bridge Constructor ships an update every 3 months, After Inc. every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bridge Constructor | After Inc. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-constructor/id503190232/reviews) | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/after-inc/id1631859420/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | **88.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #41 | **#9** |
| Size | 241 MB | 274 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Headup GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/503190235) | [Ndemic Creations](https://appshunter.io/developer/525818842) |

## What reviewers say

### Bridge Constructor

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

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Paid · Puzzle, #77 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


### After Inc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/after-inc/id1631859420)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Simulation, #12 Top Paid · Strategy, #26 Top Paid · Games, #34 Top Paid (US App Store)

Rebuild civilization after a zombie apocalypse by building a settlement, exploring, and scavenging for resources. Make difficult societal decisions and defend against zombie threats in a persistent campaign.

**Highlights:** Build and expand settlements, Explore a post-apocalyptic world, Scavenge for resources, Make difficult societal decisions, Defend against zombie infestations, Research new technologies, Persistent campaign with multiple settlements

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Survival Guide | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Leaders | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cheats & Punishment | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack (big discount) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season 2 Pass (Discount) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Critical Mass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Pack (discount) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Beyond the Bunkers | $6.99 | one-time |
| Shadows of the Past | $6.99 | one-time |
| Season 2 Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack (discount) | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Pack (full) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Interesting concept and mechanics
- 👍 Offline play
- 👍 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Content locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Lack of free play mode
- 🔒 Limited number of missions
- 🐛 Scrolling issues in menus

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden zombie attacks crippling settlements
- Moral system being too punishing
- Difficulty balancing issues

**Requested features**

- Endless/sandbox mode
- More varied mission types
- Ability to customize settlement
- Improved camera controls
- More content updates and expansions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bridge Constructor free?

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

### Is After Inc. free?

After Inc. costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bridge Constructor or After Inc.?

After Inc. is rated higher. Bridge Constructor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while After Inc. averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.

### Do Bridge Constructor or After Inc. have ads?

Neither Bridge Constructor nor After Inc. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bridge Constructor or After Inc.?

Bridge Constructor ships an update every 3 months, and After Inc. every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bridge Constructor was updated on October 13, 2026 and After Inc. on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bridge Constructor or After Inc.?

Bridge Constructor currently peaks at #41 in the App Store charts, and After Inc. at #9. 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.*