# Megapolis vs Construction Simulator 3D

Megapolis and Construction Simulator 3D both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of Megapolis's written reviews are positive against 15% of Construction Simulator 3D's. Megapolis also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 3.4K). Construction Simulator 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Megapolis sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Construction Simulator 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Megapolis against 4.5 for Construction Simulator 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Megapolis has 28K ratings behind it against 3.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Megapolis's written reviews are positive against 15% of Construction Simulator 3D's.

Megapolis ships an update fortnightly, Construction Simulator 3D every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Megapolis | Construction Simulator 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/megapolis-city-building-sim/id580765736/reviews)** | [4.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-simulator-3d/id1535642296/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 3.4K |
| Positive reviews | **58.7% of reviews** | 15.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 331 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Social Quantum](https://appshunter.io/developer/580765739) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## 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 (13)**

| 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 |
| Golden Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Megapolis Golden+ Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stack of City Megabucks | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wonderful City Building Pack | $15.99 | 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


### Construction Simulator 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-simulator-3d/id1535642296)

Experience the thrill of building your own construction company. Construct various structures with engaging gameplay mechanics. This simulation game offers a satisfying building experience.

**Highlights:** Build different buildings, Satisfying gameplay, Construction company simulation, 3D city building

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 💡 Realistic construction simulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Too many ads
- 🔇 No sound effects
- 🐛 Crashes and lags

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Inaccurate measurements

**Requested features**

- Add more buildings to construct
- Provide an option to remove ads
- Improve sound effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Megapolis free?

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

### Is Construction Simulator 3D free?

Construction Simulator 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Megapolis or Construction Simulator 3D?

Megapolis is rated higher. Megapolis averages 4.6 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Construction Simulator 3D averages 4.5 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do Megapolis or Construction Simulator 3D have ads?

Both Megapolis and Construction Simulator 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Megapolis or Construction Simulator 3D?

Megapolis ships an update fortnightly, and Construction Simulator 3D every 2 weeks. Most recently, Megapolis was updated on October 29, 2026 and Construction Simulator 3D on October 27, 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.*