# Skyturns vs Build a Bridge!

The clearest difference is price: Build a Bridge! at Free against Skyturns's $4.99. Build a Bridge! also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 20). Skyturns's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Build a Bridge! is free to download; Skyturns costs $4.99 up front. Build a Bridge! sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Skyturns asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Skyturns against 4.6 for Build a Bridge!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Build a Bridge! has 26K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Skyturns's written reviews are positive against 59% of Build a Bridge!'s.

Skyturns ships an update every 3 weeks, Build a Bridge! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skyturns | Build a Bridge! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyturns/id938219594/reviews) | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-a-bridge/id1165289168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 59.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 193 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Joakim Tall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734804793) | [BoomBit, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045926022) |

## What reviewers say

### Skyturns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyturns/id938219594)

Master the skies in this skill-based runner game with dynamic speed and puzzle elements. Explore 7 chapters with over 70 levels, collect hidden items, and race to the flag. Features a level editor for creating and sharing your own challenges.

**Highlights:** Skill-based parkour gameplay, Dynamic speed mechanics, Minimalistic graphics, Puzzle elements in levels, Collectibles and power-ups, 7 chapters with over 70 levels, In-game and web level editor

**In-app purchases:** none


### Build a Bridge!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-a-bridge/id1165289168)

A physics-based puzzle game where you design and build bridges using various materials. Test your creations in 3D to see if they hold up under pressure, with multiple levels and environments to explore.

**Highlights:** Physics-based bridge construction, Choose from wood, metal, and cables, 86 challenging levels, Realistic physics engine, 3D testing mode, Easy mode for creativity

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Easy Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Space World | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Mode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer Unlock All | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer - Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Orient World | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Realistic physics
- 🚀 No WiFi required
- 🚀 Good graphics
- 👍 Teaches engineering concepts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🤯 Extremely difficult levels
- 🤔 Unrealistic bridge scenarios
- 🤯 Confusing mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not saving properly
- Game freezing and crashing
- Ads causing the game to malfunction

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Controller support
- Easier difficulty mode
- Less intrusive ads
- Ability to build bridges freely without restrictions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skyturns free?

Skyturns costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Build a Bridge! free?

Build a Bridge! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Skyturns or Build a Bridge!?

Build a Bridge! is rated higher. Skyturns averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Build a Bridge! averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do Skyturns or Build a Bridge! have ads?

Build a Bridge! shows ads; Skyturns does not.

### Which is updated more often, Skyturns or Build a Bridge!?

Skyturns ships an update every 3 weeks, and Build a Bridge! every 2 months. Most recently, Skyturns was updated on November 1, 2026 and Build a Bridge! on November 4, 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.*