# Construction Simulator 2014 vs Excavator Construction 3d Sim

The clearest difference is price: Excavator Construction 3d Sim at Free against Construction Simulator 2014's $0.99. Excavator Construction 3d Sim also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Construction Simulator 2014's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2K vs 1). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Excavator Construction 3d Sim is free to download; Construction Simulator 2014 costs $0.99 up front. Construction Simulator 2014 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Excavator Construction 3d Sim sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Excavator Construction 3d Sim holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Simulator 2014 has 2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Construction Simulator 2014 ships an update every 3 weeks, Excavator Construction 3d Sim every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Construction Simulator 2014 | Excavator Construction 3d Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-simulator-2014/id651978174/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/excavator-construction-3d-sim/id1660512016/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 379 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [astragon Entertainment GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/433152241) | [Adeel Aslam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660221119) |

## What reviewers say

### Construction Simulator 2014

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-simulator-2014/id651978174)

Operate realistic heavy machinery to build various structures, from houses to industrial buildings. Complete over 300 tasks across a vast, navigable world to grow your construction company and customize the city.

**Highlights:** 14 realistic construction machines, High-quality 3D graphics, Realistic machine controls, Huge construction sites, Freely navigable world, City customization, Over 300 building tasks

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 5 | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent graphics
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 😊 Nostalgic and fun
- 🔨 Realistic construction experience
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Unrealistic AI traffic behavior
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🔍 Limited vehicle selection
- 🔍 Repetitive missions

**Reported bugs**

- Vehicles getting stuck in the ground
- Disappearing trailers and equipment
- Inability to restore in-app purchases on new devices
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Add more construction vehicles (bulldozers, backhoes, skid steers, etc.)
- Implement a free-roam mode with no missions
- Add a day/night cycle and weather effects
- Introduce a multiplayer mode
- Allow players to create and customize their own construction company


### Excavator Construction 3d Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/excavator-construction-3d-sim/id1660512016)

Operate heavy machinery like excavators and cranes to complete construction and rescue missions. Drive through challenging terrains, clear debris, and transport materials in this offline simulator game.

**Highlights:** Heavy excavator and crane operation, Construction and rescue missions, Offline gameplay, Mudrunner and snowy mountain environments, Loader and dumper truck usage, Educational for kids

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Levels | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Construction Simulator 2014 free?

Construction Simulator 2014 costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Excavator Construction 3d Sim free?

Excavator Construction 3d Sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Construction Simulator 2014 or Excavator Construction 3d Sim?

Excavator Construction 3d Sim is rated higher. Construction Simulator 2014 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Excavator Construction 3d Sim averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Construction Simulator 2014 or Excavator Construction 3d Sim have ads?

Excavator Construction 3d Sim shows ads; Construction Simulator 2014 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Construction Simulator 2014 or Excavator Construction 3d Sim?

Construction Simulator 2014 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Excavator Construction 3d Sim every 2 months. Most recently, Construction Simulator 2014 was updated on September 26, 2026 and Excavator Construction 3d Sim on August 21, 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.*