# Dam Builder 3D vs Army Tycoon

Dam Builder 3D and Army Tycoon both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Dam Builder 3D's written reviews are positive against 44% of Army Tycoon's. Dam Builder 3D also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 2.6K). Army Tycoon's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dam Builder 3D sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Army Tycoon sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dam Builder 3D against 4.9 for Army Tycoon. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Dam Builder 3D's written reviews are positive against 44% of Army Tycoon's.

Dam Builder 3D ships an update every 2 months, Army Tycoon every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dam Builder 3D | Army Tycoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dam-builder-3d/id6477145747/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/army-tycoonidle-base/id6478149053/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | **64.3% of reviews** | 44.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 209 MB | 367 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412) | [HOT GAMES CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652276308) |

## What reviewers say

### Dam Builder 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dam-builder-3d/id6477145747)

Build and expand a dam in this idle simulation game. Earn profits by releasing water and upgrade your dam. Unlock a fishing fleet to catch and sell fish for even more rewards.

**Highlights:** Construct and expand dams, Release water for profit, Upgrade dam sections, Unlock upstream dock, Operate a fishing boat, Expand fishing fleet

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AD ticket (Small) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| AD ticket (Mid) | $1.99 | one-time |
| AD ticket (Big) | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Lite | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove force ad 7 days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Package (Small) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season premium | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove force ad forever | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Package (Big) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💰 Ability to make money
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🕹️ Challenging and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive ads
- ⏱️ Long ad durations
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working as intended
- Game freezing or crashing
- Issues with in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- More maps and levels
- Reduced ad frequency
- Shorter ad durations
- Improved water physics


### Army Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/army-tycoonidle-base/id6478149053)

Build and manage a military base, training recruits into elite special forces. Expand your army, upgrade facilities, and earn idle profits to become an empire tycoon. Engage in battles and complete missions.

**Highlights:** Build training facilities, Rally and train military units, Hire professional instructors, Earn idle funds and profits, Expand military empire, Complete battle missions

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip for week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Vip for year | $9.99 | per year |
| Great deals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Novice gift pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Battlepass Plus | $2.99 | one-time |
| Builder1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rich gift pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Activity Battlepass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Builder A | $3.99 | one-time |
| Firstpay Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Instructor Special Package 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| BattlePass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coach Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Rankpass Vip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Instructor Box Gift Bag | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rankpass Vip A | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads Permanently | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gift Package Coach A | $14.99 | one-time |
| No Ads A | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast build
- 👍 Awesome game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Infirmary issue
- 💰 Pay to win
- 🔍 Cluttered UI
- 🔒 Lack of support
- 🔄 Inconsistent updates

**Reported bugs**

- Infirmary stalling
- Offline managers not working
- Power room upgrade issue
- Rewards not working
- Troop upgrade issues

**Requested features**

- Improve event rewards
- Add obstacle course back
- Simplify UI
- Fix power room issue


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dam Builder 3D free?

Dam Builder 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Army Tycoon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dam Builder 3D or Army Tycoon?

Army Tycoon is rated higher. Dam Builder 3D averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Army Tycoon averages 4.9 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Dam Builder 3D or Army Tycoon have ads?

Both Dam Builder 3D and Army Tycoon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dam Builder 3D or Army Tycoon?

Dam Builder 3D ships an update every 2 months, and Army Tycoon every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dam Builder 3D was updated on October 22, 2026 and Army Tycoon on October 22, 2026.

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