Comparison

Lara Croft GO vs Bridge Constructor Portal

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

Head to head
About

Lara Croft GO

Embark on a turn-based puzzle adventure through ancient ruins. Discover secrets, face deadly challenges, and solve over 115 puzzles across 7 chapters. Collect relics and unlock new outfits for Lara Croft.

Highlights
  • Turn-based puzzle-adventure gameplay
  • Explore ancient ruins and discover secrets
  • Over 115 puzzles across 7 chapters
  • Collect ancient relics
  • Unlock new outfits for Lara
  • Captivating soundtrack and lush visuals
Features
Currently charting
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Apple's iPhone Game of the Year 2015 Best Mobile/Handheld Game - The Game Awards 2015 Lara Croft GO is a turn based puzzle-adventure set in a long-forgotten world. Explore the ruins of an ancient civilization, discover well-kept secrets and face deadly challenges as you uncover the myth of the Queen of Venom. • Experience lush visuals and a captivating soundtrack • Navigate using simple swipe-to-move controls • Fight menacing enemies, overcome dangerous obstacles and escape deadly traps • Solve more than 115 puzzles split into 7 chapters • Collect ancient relics and unlock new outfits for Lara A legit masterpiece - The App Store A classic Tomb Raider experience - IGN A journey well worth taking - Entertainment Weekly ​A really great puzzle game- The Verge Please note: Lara Croft GO is not compatible with the iPhone 4.

About

Bridge Constructor Portal

Construct bridges, ramps, and slides in a science lab environment. Utilize iconic gadgets like portals and gels to guide vehicles through challenging test chambers while avoiding hazards. Solve physics puzzles with guidance from a familiar AI.

Highlights
  • Bridge and ramp construction
  • Portal gadget integration
  • Physics-based puzzles
  • Hazard evasion
  • GLaDOS voice guidance
  • Test chamber challenges
Features
Currently charting
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Enter the Aperture Science Enrichment Center and experience Bridge Constructor Portal – the unique merging of the classic Portal™ and Bridge Constructor™ games. As a new employee in the Aperture Science test lab, it's your job to build bridges, ramps, slides, and other constructions in 60 test chambers and get the Bendies safely across the finish line in their vehicles. Make use of the many Portal gadgets, like portals, propulsion gel, repulsion gel, aerial faith plates, cubes, and more to bypass the sentry turrets, acid pools and laser barriers, solve switch puzzles, and make it through the test chambers unscathed. Let Ellen McLain, the original voice of GLaDOS, guide you through the tutorial, and learn all the tips and tricks that make a true Aperture Science employee. The bridge is a lie! Features: - The merging of two worlds: the first Bridge Constructor™ with an official Portal™ license - Create complex constructions in the Aperture Science labs - Let GLaDOS accompany you through tricky physics adventures - Use portals, aerial faith plates, propulsion gel, repulsion gel, and much more to master the complicated tasks - Evade dangers such as sentry turrets, emancipation grills, laser fields, and acid - Help your Bendies cross the finish line – on their own or in a convoy PORTAL PROFICIENCY DLC Bridge Constructor Portal receives a fresh DLC as hot as a potato: Portal Proficiency Return to the Aperture Science Enrichment Center and experience a brand-new challenge. Finally, you are now able to not only construct bridges, but you can even place portals yourself! It’s just like the real thing! Face up to 30 brain-teasing, remarkably unsafe test chambers in three chapters. Create insane constructions and decide where to place portals to show if you really are proficient in working with Portals. Only the bravest and smartest participants will succeed and receive the Golden Condolence Letter. Features • New Aperture Science test series with 30 brand new, brain-teasing levels • New feature: place the portals in the new test chambers yourself!

Screenshots

Lara Croft GO4 screens
Bridge Constructor Portal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bridge Constructor Portal at $1.99 against Lara Croft GO's $4.99. Bridge Constructor Portal also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Lara Croft GO costs $4.99 and Bridge Constructor Portal $1.99 up front. Lara Croft GO sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Bridge Constructor Portal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Lara Croft GO against 4.8 for Bridge Constructor Portal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.6K and 4.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Lara Croft GO's written reviews are positive against 84% of Bridge Constructor Portal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lara Croft GO ships an update every 5 months, Bridge Constructor Portal every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Lara Croft GO versus Bridge Constructor Portal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLara Croft GOBridge Constructor Portal
Price$4.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.8 (4.6K ratings) — better4.8 (4.1K ratings)
Positive reviews79.1% of reviews84.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.6K — better4.1K
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#166 — better#198
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB196 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDeca Live Operations GmbHHeadup GmbH

Customer experience

Lara Croft GO

All ratings4,566 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews657 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative14.8%

Bridge Constructor Portal

All ratings4,075 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews670 reviews
Positive84.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative9.4%

User reviews

Lara Croft GO

From 4.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Great puzzles and graphics
  • 🎨 Fantastic visuals and atmosphere
  • 🧠 Challenging yet rewarding puzzles
  • 🎶 Calming and immersive soundtrack
  • 🕹️ Intuitive and responsive controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game crashes when killing certain enemies
  • 🤖 Lack of controller support
  • 💰 Paywall for hints and walkthroughs

Bridge Constructor Portal

From 4.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent physics engine
  • 👍 Engaging Portal-themed puzzles
  • 😄 Hilarious GlaDOS commentary
  • 🤖 Seamless integration of Portal elements
  • 💰 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional save data loss issues
  • 🤔 Difficulty ramps up too quickly
  • 🕹️ Controls can be finicky on smaller screens
  • 🎨 Lack of customization options

Bugs and requests

Lara Croft GO

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on specific levels when killing enemies
  • Certain levels do not load properly
  • Issues with saving and syncing progress across devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and expansions
  • Level editor or sandbox mode
  • Ability to disable music while keeping sound effects

Bridge Constructor Portal

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads appearing in paid version
  • Inconsistent performance on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Level editor and custom level sharing
  • Leaderboards and challenge modes
  • Ability to skip tutorial levels
  • Cloud sync support for cross-device progress

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lara Croft GO

One-time2
  • All Puzzle Solutions$1.99
  • Square Enix Outfit Pack$1.99
1 purchases

Bridge Constructor Portal

One-time1
  • Portal Proficiency$1.99

Questions

Is Lara Croft GO free?
Lara Croft GO costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Bridge Constructor Portal free?
Bridge Constructor Portal costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lara Croft GO or Bridge Constructor Portal?
Lara Croft GO is rated higher. Lara Croft GO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Bridge Constructor Portal averages 4.8 from 4.1K ratings.
Do Lara Croft GO or Bridge Constructor Portal have ads?
Neither Lara Croft GO nor Bridge Constructor Portal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lara Croft GO or Bridge Constructor Portal?
Lara Croft GO ships an update every 5 months, and Bridge Constructor Portal every 2 months. Most recently, Lara Croft GO was updated on November 9, 2026 and Bridge Constructor Portal on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, Lara Croft GO or Bridge Constructor Portal?
Lara Croft GO currently peaks at #166 in the App Store charts, and Bridge Constructor Portal at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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