# Megapolis vs Skyscraper 4D

The clearest difference is ads: Skyscraper 4D at none against Megapolis's shown. Skyscraper 4D also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 59%). Megapolis's advantage is ratings volume (28K vs 1.1K) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Megapolis sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Skyscraper 4D sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Megapolis holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Megapolis has 28K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Megapolis's written reviews are positive against 70% of Skyscraper 4D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Megapolis ships an update fortnightly, Skyscraper 4D every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Megapolis | Skyscraper 4D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/megapolis-city-building-sim/id580765736/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyscraper-4d/id1356059529/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | **69.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 331 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Social Quantum](https://appshunter.io/developer/580765739) | [Skyscraper 4D LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1356059528) |

## What reviewers say

### Megapolis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/megapolis-city-building-sim/id580765736)

Design and build your dream metropolis in this economic simulation game. Make strategic decisions to grow your city, manage resources, and construct iconic landmarks and infrastructure. Compete with others and unlock new opportunities for urban development.

**Highlights:** Design your own city, Economic simulation gameplay, Build famous landmarks, Develop urban infrastructure, Advance scientific knowledge, Develop industrial complexes, Compete in state contests

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some megabucks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Simple City Building Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Citizen Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| A few City Megabucks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Megapolis Golden Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special City Building Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Citizen Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Megapolis Golden+ Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sim Citizen Pack | $16.99 | one-time |
| Pile of City Megabucks | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- ⏱️ Slow progression without spending money
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate large cities
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches with territory expansion
- Inconsistent performance after updates
- Login issues and account resets
- Disappearing/relocated buildings

**Requested features**

- Add 360-degree city view
- Improve material/resource acquisition
- Provide more free ways to earn premium currency
- Allow moving buildings between islands/districts


### Skyscraper 4D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyscraper-4d/id1356059529)

Design and construct complex, realistic skyscrapers in an open-world sandbox. Take on the roles of architect, engineer, and developer to build your real estate empire. Enjoy total design control, from building shape to interior details, with automated tedious tasks.

**Highlights:** Open world sandbox construction, Total design control over building aspects, Intuitive floorplan and mirroring tools, Bézier curves for unique shapes, Structural and economic realism, Helpful warning indicators for design issues

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Platinum VIP Experience | $1.99 | one-time |
| Platinum VIP Experience | $2.99 | one-time |
| Platinum VIP Experience | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Experience | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Experience | $4.99 | one-time |
| Platinum VIP Experience | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Experience | $9.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Experience | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Experience | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and intuitive controls
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Relaxing and creative experience
- 👍 Impressive level of detail and customization
- 👍 Helpful tutorial and responsive developers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 🔒 Restrictive free version, premium features too expensive
- 🔒 Unstable purchases and restore issues
- 🔒 Lack of basic features in free version (curves, more floors)
- 👎 Clunky camera controls and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to create new cities or access existing ones
- Disappearing building elements and items
- Inconsistent performance and frequent crashes
- Restore purchases feature not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more building materials, textures, and furniture options
- Implement a day/night cycle and weather effects
- Include traffic, pedestrians, and other city life elements
- Allow for curved/slanted walls and roofs
- Provide a true sandbox mode with unlimited resources


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Megapolis free?

Megapolis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Skyscraper 4D free?

Skyscraper 4D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Megapolis or Skyscraper 4D?

Megapolis is rated higher. Megapolis averages 4.6 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Skyscraper 4D averages 4.3 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Megapolis or Skyscraper 4D have ads?

Megapolis shows ads; Skyscraper 4D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Megapolis or Skyscraper 4D?

Megapolis ships an update fortnightly, and Skyscraper 4D every 9 days. Most recently, Megapolis was updated on November 7, 2026 and Skyscraper 4D on November 2, 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.*