Comparison

Bridge Constructor Medieval vs Bad Bridge

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bridge Constructor Medieval

Build bridges in a medieval setting to defend your city or trap attacking enemies. Utilize various materials and innovative game modes to overcome challenges and protect your troops from catapult fire.

Highlights
  • Medieval bridge construction
  • Defensive bridge building
  • Bridge trap design
  • Bridge roof protection
  • New game modes
  • Multiple building materials
Features
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Bridge Constructor Medieval has been voted as one of the "Best of 2014" games in the App Store in 13 countries! Dive into the Middle Ages and play the successor to the worldwide #1 hit, Bridge Constructor Bridge Constructor Medieval turns back the clock a few centuries to the time of knights and castles. Build sturdy bridges to supply your city with provisions - or cunningly constructed bridges that collapse under the weight of attacking troops, sending the horde of enemies into the abyss below. You won’t even be safe from cannon fire in the 40 brand new levels. Protect your foot soldiers and your horse-drawn carriages with covered bridges and stable pillar structures. There are a total of five materials available to help you build the perfect bridge: wood, heavy wood, stone and ropes, along with the new addition of the bridge roof. The exciting background story allows you to familiarize yourself with the various materials on a step by step basis, and learn everything you need to know so that your bridges meet the requirements of the different levels. Innovative game modes in store for you! Besides building stable bridges, there's also plenty on offer for veterans to discover in the new game modes. In the siege level, your bridge is bombarded by enemy catapults. Strengthen your bridge so that it doesn't collapse, and protect your own troops on the bridge with a bridge roof. In another new game mode, you build your bridges so that they collapse under the load of enemy units to send as many of them as possible into the abyss. In addition, the unique bonus challenges will leave even the most experienced players at their wit’s end. That way, both bridge-building professionals and novices will face a challenge in Bridge Constructor Medieval. FEATURES: - For the first time: Build bridges in the Middle Ages! - Brand new levels and game modes for a completely new gaming experience - Design sturdy bridge roofs to protect yourself from enemy catapults - Construct cunning bridge traps to send advancing enemy troops into the abyss - Exciting and funny background story - Enjoy beautiful medieval landscapes - Game Center Achievements and rankings - iCloud implementation to have game progress available across different devices Like the game? Then support us with 5 stars in the App Store! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook: www.facebook.com/headupgames www.twitter.com/headupgames If you have any problems with the game, send us an email to: support@headupgames.com

About

Bad Bridge

Design and build your own bridges, then test their strength with passing vehicles. Explore over 120 challenging physics puzzles or create your own levels with the built-in editor. Watch your creations succeed or spectacularly fail.

Highlights
  • Bridge construction and design
  • Physics-based simulation
  • Level Editor mode
  • 120+ campaign levels
  • Multiple building materials
  • Vehicle testing
Features
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This game gives you the freedom to let your creative side run riot – nothing is impossible. Create and design your own constructions and watch the cars and trucks pass over them - or see them fall and crash while your inferior creations collapse due to weight and the laws of physics! In addition to the normal mode the game features the Level Editor mode for make your own puzzles and bridge designs. You can also use in-game hint system if things get too hard. With 120+ levels of challenging physics puzzles you will not run out of things to do quickly. Game features: • 120+ campaign levels • Level Editor mode • Different materials to build from - Wood, Metal, Cables, Rope, Hydraulic Pistons • Multiple cars to test out your constructions • Realistic physics engine • Gorgeous 3D graphics • Relaxing music

Screenshots

Bridge Constructor Medieval4 screens
Bad Bridge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bad Bridge at Free against Bridge Constructor Medieval's $0.99. Bad Bridge also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 21 months). Bridge Constructor Medieval's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (77% vs 65%). On rating, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Bad Bridge is free to download; Bridge Constructor Medieval costs $0.99 up front. Bridge Constructor Medieval sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Bad Bridge asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Bridge Constructor Medieval against 4.6 for Bad Bridge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bad Bridge has 915 ratings behind it against 127, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Bridge Constructor Medieval's written reviews are positive against 65% of Bad Bridge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bridge Constructor Medieval ships an update every 21 months, Bad Bridge every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Bridge Constructor Medieval versus Bad Bridge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBridge Constructor MedievalBad Bridge
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (127 ratings)4.6 (915 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better65.4% of reviews
Number of ratings127915 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB377 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeadup GmbHMinh Dao Lai

Customer experience

Bridge Constructor Medieval

All ratings127 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews425 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative16.2%

Bad Bridge

All ratings915 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral9.0%
Negative25.6%

User reviews

Bridge Constructor Medieval

From 127 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great, fun app
  • 👍 Challenging and fun
  • 👍 Lovely graphics and story
  • 👍 Addictive and enjoyable
  • 👍 Brilliant game mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable
  • 🐛 Progress not saved
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 💰 Requires in-app purchases
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly

Bad Bridge

From 915 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Realistic physics
  • 👍 Intuitive level editor
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 👍 Variety of building materials
  • 👍 Detailed tutorials

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 💸 Excessive ads
  • 🔍 Limited customization options
  • 🤔 Difficulty progression issues

Bugs and requests

Bridge Constructor Medieval

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Levels not registering completion
  • Cloud sync deleting saved progress
  • Tools panel not appearing
  • Suggested plans not working as intended

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and challenges
  • Ability to share bridges
  • Faster simulation speed
  • Free access to solution guides
  • Improved animation and visuals

Bad Bridge

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Levels freezing or crashing
  • Issues with drawbridge mechanics
  • Hydraulic controls not working properly
  • Inconsistent physics behavior

Requested features

4 requests
  • More building materials and tools
  • Ability to share custom levels
  • Improved level editor functionality
  • Reduced ad frequency

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bridge Constructor Medieval

One-time3
  • 20 Coins$0.99
  • 60 Coins$1.99
  • Free Build Mode For All Levels$2.99
None

Bad Bridge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bridge Constructor Medieval free?
Bridge Constructor Medieval costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Bad Bridge free?
Bad Bridge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bridge Constructor Medieval or Bad Bridge?
Bad Bridge is rated higher. Bridge Constructor Medieval averages 4.5 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while Bad Bridge averages 4.6 from 915 ratings.
Do Bridge Constructor Medieval or Bad Bridge have ads?
Bad Bridge shows ads; Bridge Constructor Medieval does not.
Which is updated more often, Bridge Constructor Medieval or Bad Bridge?
Bridge Constructor Medieval ships an update every 21 months, and Bad Bridge every 2 months. Most recently, Bridge Constructor Medieval was updated on September 27, 2026 and Bad Bridge on September 16, 2026.

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