# Bridge Constructor Medieval vs Bad Bridge

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bridge Constructor Medieval | Bad Bridge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-constructor-medieval/id814323051/reviews) | **[4.6 (915 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-bridge/id1496085371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 127 | **915** |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 65.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 87 MB | 377 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Headup GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/503190235) | [Minh Dao Lai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253076152) |

## What reviewers say

### Bridge Constructor Medieval

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-constructor-medieval/id814323051)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Free Build Mode For All Levels | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Bad Bridge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-bridge/id1496085371)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*