# Construction Simulator 2 vs Truck Simulator 2

The clearest difference is price: Truck Simulator 2 at Free against Construction Simulator 2's $1.99. Construction Simulator 2's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Truck Simulator 2 is free to download; Construction Simulator 2 costs $1.99 up front. Construction Simulator 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Truck Simulator 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Construction Simulator 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 488 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Construction Simulator 2's written reviews are positive against 38% of Truck Simulator 2's.

Construction Simulator 2 ships an update weekly, Truck Simulator 2 every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Construction Simulator 2 | Truck Simulator 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-simulator-2/id983632334/reviews)** | [3.8 (488 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truck-simulator-2-europe/id1246438355/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 488 |
| Positive reviews | **70.2% of reviews** | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 34 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [astragon Entertainment GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/433152241) | [Thetis Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/339173067) |

## What reviewers say

### Construction Simulator 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-simulator-2/id983632334)

Build your own construction company and operate over 40 licensed vehicles. Take on more than 60 challenging jobs, including road construction and repair, in an open world. Expand your fleet and master diverse construction tasks.

**Highlights:** Build your own construction company, Operate 40+ licensed construction vehicles, Over 60 challenging construction jobs, Road construction and repair, Open world exploration, Expand your vehicle fleet

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 03 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 04 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 05 | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Realistic and detailed
- 🚀 Massive city to explore
- 🚀 Variety of jobs and vehicles
- 👍 Addictive and fun to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashes
- 🐛 Driving controls can be sluggish
- 🐛 Glitches with certain machines
- 🐛 Lack of optimization for newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible walls around job sites
- Inconsistent controls for different machines
- Issues with purchasing in-app currency
- Saved progress not syncing across devices

**Requested features**

- More vehicles (e.g. skid steers, pickup trucks, cranes)
- Ability to customize vehicles and add company branding
- First-person camera view
- Multiplayer mode
- Expanded map with new cities and regions


### Truck Simulator 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truck-simulator-2-europe/id1246438355)

Experience realistic truck driving across Europe. Complete over 100 jobs with a variety of heavy vehicles and cargo. Challenge other players online and navigate detailed cities with a comprehensive GPS system.

**Highlights:** 13 heavy trucks, 20 cargo types, 133 missions, Europe map with major cities, Realistic vehicle physics, Online multiplayer, GPS navigation

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Montsubishi Fuse Trot Tow | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Club - Unlimited Fuel and no more Ads! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mech Urban Pro Refuser | $2.99 | one-time |
| Noscat Peperbelt 330 Service Trailer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pierre Dash Fire Rescue FD 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Keewood T680 Sleeper | $4.99 | one-time |
| Keewood W900 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Volto VLN 880 | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Cargo Trucks | $7.99 | one-time |
| All Missions Trucks | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing game
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Perfect game
- 👍 Excellent game
- 👍 Awesome game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy
- 🐛 Lots of ads
- 🐛 Terrible graphics
- 🐛 Awful game
- 🐛 Trash game

**Reported bugs**

- Trucks disappear
- Handbrake cannot be turned off
- Paid for no ads but still getting ads
- Steering too sensitive
- Cannot see at night

**Requested features**

- Add steering wheel feature
- Make all trucks free
- Add siren and lights for fire truck
- Add lights for other service trucks
- Add ability to explore buildings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Construction Simulator 2 free?

Construction Simulator 2 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Truck Simulator 2 free?

Truck Simulator 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Construction Simulator 2 or Truck Simulator 2?

Construction Simulator 2 is rated higher. Construction Simulator 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Truck Simulator 2 averages 3.8 from 488 ratings.

### Do Construction Simulator 2 or Truck Simulator 2 have ads?

Truck Simulator 2 shows ads; Construction Simulator 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Construction Simulator 2 or Truck Simulator 2?

Construction Simulator 2 ships an update weekly, and Truck Simulator 2 every 34 months. Most recently, Construction Simulator 2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Truck Simulator 2 on November 3, 2026.

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