# Bridge Constructor vs Mini Metro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mini Metro at none against Bridge Constructor's 6. Mini Metro also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (31K vs 1.1K). Bridge Constructor's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Bridge Constructor costs $0.99 and Mini Metro $3.99 up front. Bridge Constructor sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Mini Metro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mini Metro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mini Metro has 31K 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 Mini Metro's.

Bridge Constructor ships an update every 3 months, Mini Metro every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bridge Constructor | Mini Metro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-constructor/id503190232/reviews) | **[4.9 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-metro/id837860959/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | **89.0% 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 | #83 | **#22** |
| Size | 241 MB | 179 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) | [Dinosaur Polo Club](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119391227) |

## What reviewers say

### Bridge Constructor

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

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Paid · Puzzle, #142 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


### Mini Metro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-metro/id837860959)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Paid · Strategy, #24 Top Paid · Simulation, #50 Top Paid · Games, #68 Top Paid (US App Store)

Design and manage a subway system for a growing city. Draw lines, start trains, and adapt your network as new stations open. Strategically use limited resources to keep the city moving and achieve the highest score.

**Highlights:** Design subway maps, Draw lines between stations, Manage train routes, Adapt to random city growth, Utilize limited resources, Over two dozen real-world cities, Variety of upgrades

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful minimalist design
- ⏱️ Addictive and time-killing
- 🌐 Wide variety of cities to play
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Trains skipping stations
- 🤯 Overwhelming difficulty at times
- 🔍 Lack of clear instructions
- 🔀 Difficulty removing/rerouting lines
- 🕰️ No ability to save progress

**Reported bugs**

- Leaderboard issues with daily challenges
- Crashes and compatibility problems on certain devices
- Unexpected behavior when trains skip stations

**Requested features**

- Undo/redo functionality
- Ability to create branching lines
- More detailed statistics and analytics
- Additional game modes (e.g. career, scenarios)
- Integration with real-world transit data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bridge Constructor free?

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

### Is Mini Metro free?

Mini Metro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bridge Constructor or Mini Metro?

Mini Metro is rated higher. Bridge Constructor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Mini Metro averages 4.9 from 31K ratings.

### Do Bridge Constructor or Mini Metro have ads?

Neither Bridge Constructor nor Mini Metro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bridge Constructor or Mini Metro?

Bridge Constructor ships an update every 3 months, and Mini Metro every 2 months. Most recently, Bridge Constructor was updated on October 13, 2026 and Mini Metro on October 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bridge Constructor or Mini Metro?

Bridge Constructor currently peaks at #83 in the App Store charts, and Mini Metro at #22. 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.*