Canal Constructor vs LIL THIEF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Canal Constructor
Build and manage a tiered canal system in this idle simulation game. Operate locks to control water levels, guide cargo ships for profit, and upgrade your infrastructure to become a water trade tycoon. Strategize and optimize your waterways for a relaxing yet engaging experience.
- Manage tiered canal systems
- Operate locks to control water levels
- Guide cargo ships for profit
- Upgrade locks and expand waterways
- Idle gameplay and simulation
- Canal construction strategy
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Welcome to "Canal Constructor," the ultimate idle game where you control a system of tiered canals. Manage water levels by operating locks, guiding cargo ships from downstream to upstream for profits. Upgrade locks, expand waterways, and rise as the tycoon of the canal industry. Strategize, optimize, and dominate the water trade in this relaxing yet engaging canal construction simulation.
LIL THIEF
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LIL THIEF is a portrait stealth puzzle game built around short, tense heists. Study the layout, watch patrol routes, avoid camera vision, manage noise, steal the target, and make it to the exit without triggering the alarm. Each action advances the simulation, so every step matters. What is in the current version: Campaign progression with chapter and level unlocks Daily Heist with a fresh seeded challenge Procedural levels designed for replayability Turn-based stealth with clear risk and reward Guards, cameras, light and visibility pressure Noise-based enemy reactions and search behavior Vents, switches, lockpicks, and loot extraction Star rating based on speed and stealth Short sessions in portrait orientation If you like stealth games, puzzle games, and compact tactical runs, LIL THIEF is built for quick replays and cleaner routes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LIL THIEF at none against Canal Constructor's 8. LIL THIEF also leads on ads (none vs shown). Canal Constructor's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Canal Constructor sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. LIL THIEF asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Canal Constructor | LIL THIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 254 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Solid Games | VIACHESLAV ZHILTSOV |
Bugs and requests
Canal Constructor
Reported bugs
1 issue- Ads make game unplayable
Requested features
2 requests- Reduce ads
- Allow skipping ads
LIL THIEF
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Canal Constructor
- diamonds_1$1.99
- diamonds_2$4.99
- 7 Days no ads$4.99
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- diamonds_3$9.99
- Permanently remove ads$9.99
- diamonds_4$19.99
- diamonds_5$49.99
- diamonds_6$99.99
LIL THIEF
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Canal Constructor free?
Is LIL THIEF free?
Do Canal Constructor or LIL THIEF have ads?
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