# SimCity BuildIt vs Rolly Rails 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SimCity BuildIt at 50% against Rolly Rails 3D's 0%. SimCity BuildIt also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (88K vs 1). Rolly Rails 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimCity BuildIt sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Rolly Rails 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

SimCity BuildIt holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimCity BuildIt has 88K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SimCity BuildIt's written reviews are positive against 0% of Rolly Rails 3D's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimCity BuildIt | Rolly Rails 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (88K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simcity-buildit/id913292932/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolly-rails-3d/id1535217939/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **88K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **49.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 350 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Electronic Arts](https://appshunter.io/developer/284800461) | [Entity3 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1055360372) |

## What reviewers say

### SimCity BuildIt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simcity-buildit/id913292932)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Grossing · Simulation, #96 Top Grossing · Strategy, #101 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

Design and build your dream city, managing resources and citizen happiness. Trade with other players, compete in challenges, and defend your metropolis from disasters and rivals. Unlock new buildings and regions to expand your unique urban landscape.

**Highlights:** Design and build cities, Manage resources and services, Trade with other players, Compete in challenges and wars, Unlock landmarks and regions, Build and customize train networks

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Daily SimCash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pocketful of SimCash 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Vu Pass Level I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pocketful of SimCash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Vu Pass Level II | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Mayor's Pass + | $8.99 | one-time |
| Little Stack of SimCash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Nice Pile of SimCash | $19.99 | one-time |
| Briefcase of SimCash | $34.99 | one-time |
| Big Sack of SimCash | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great game
- 🌇 Beautiful graphics
- 🕹️ Enjoyable gameplay
- 🤝 Supportive club community
- 🕰️ Relaxing and not too demanding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression without paying
- 🔍 Difficult to find needed items
- 🤖 Aggressive monetization tactics
- 🤯 Frustrating club war mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Cars phasing through trains
- Inconsistent traffic patterns
- Disappearing delivery trucks
- Frequent crashes and connection issues

**Requested features**

- Add city layout editor
- Allow raising/lowering train tracks
- Improve free-to-play experience
- Introduce search function for trade depot
- Add option to disable construction bubbles


### Rolly Rails 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolly-rails-3d/id1535217939)

Build your own tracks and race to the finish line. Collect power-ups and passengers to boost your speed and outmaneuver opponents in this thrilling roller coaster experience.

**Highlights:** Track creation, Race to the finish, Collect passengers, Collect power-ups, Increase speed, Wipe out competition

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimCity BuildIt free?

SimCity BuildIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rolly Rails 3D free?

Rolly Rails 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SimCity BuildIt or Rolly Rails 3D?

SimCity BuildIt is rated higher. SimCity BuildIt averages 4.1 out of 5 from 88K ratings, while Rolly Rails 3D averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SimCity BuildIt or Rolly Rails 3D have ads?

SimCity BuildIt shows ads; Rolly Rails 3D does not.

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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.*