# Heavy Machines vs Tiny Builders

The clearest difference is price: Heavy Machines at Free against Tiny Builders's $3.99. Tiny Builders's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Heavy Machines is free to download; Tiny Builders costs $3.99 up front. Heavy Machines sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Tiny Builders asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tiny Builders holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Builders has 1.2K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Heavy Machines's written reviews are positive against 57% of Tiny Builders's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Heavy Machines | Tiny Builders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heavy-machines/id940924901/reviews) | **[4.2 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-builders-app-for-kids/id987436926/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 209 MB | 410 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BABYBUS CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/463401192) | [wonderkind GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/408718588) |

## What reviewers say

### Heavy Machines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heavy-machines/id940924901)

This educational app allows children to assemble and operate powerful construction vehicles. Through interactive puzzles and tasks, kids learn about the functions and usefulness of machines like cranes, excavators, and trucks in a safe, engaging environment.

**Highlights:** Assemble and operate 4 cool vehicles, Learn vehicle functions and usefulness, Complete challenging puzzles and tasks, Interactive work site scenarios, Operate crane, excavator, loader, and truck

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月SVIP | $6.99 | per month |
| 连续包年SVIP | $41.99 | per year |


### Tiny Builders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-builders-app-for-kids/id987436926)

Operate a variety of construction vehicles like cranes, diggers, and bulldozers. Customize builders and machines with numerous options. Discover over 50 interactive stories and adventures on a dynamic construction site.

**Highlights:** Operate 12 construction machines, Customize builder appearance, Customize machine colors, Over 50 interactive stories, Build and design scenarios, Free play with all machines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining for toddlers
- 👍 Educational and engaging
- 👍 Great for construction vehicle enthusiasts
- 👍 Well-designed and simple to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 Overheats device after short playtime
- 💰 Expensive for the limited content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Arabic text displayed incorrectly

**Requested features**

- More levels and construction scenes
- Ability to customize builders and vehicles
- Support for right-to-left text for Arabic users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Heavy Machines free?

Heavy Machines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tiny Builders free?

Tiny Builders costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Heavy Machines or Tiny Builders?

Tiny Builders is rated higher. Heavy Machines averages 3.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Tiny Builders averages 4.2 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Heavy Machines or Tiny Builders have ads?

Heavy Machines shows ads; Tiny Builders does not.

### Which is updated more often, Heavy Machines or Tiny Builders?

Heavy Machines ships an update every 2 months, and Tiny Builders every 2 months. Most recently, Heavy Machines was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tiny Builders on November 6, 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.*