Comparison

Construction Simulator 2 vs Emergency Firefighters 3D

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

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About

Construction Simulator 2

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
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Ranked #1 for the iPad & iPhone in 25 Countries In the Top Ten for the iPad & iPhone in 66 Countries ----- Construction Simulator 2 - One of the most successful simulators in the Apple App Store! In Construction Simulator 2, you build your own construction company and take the wheel of 40+ original, licensed construction vehicles from Caterpillar, Liebherr, Palfinger, Bell, STILL, ATLAS, Mack Trucks, Meiller Kipper, and Kenworth. Dig to your heart's content in the popular sequel to Construction Simulator 2014, operate massive cranes, load construction materials, pour concrete, and cover the streets in Westside Plains city with asphalt. Construction Simulator 2 takes you to the USA and offers up road construction and tons of jobs with construction vehicles to match. Expand into new regions, enlarge your fleet, and master more than 60 engaging and challenging construction jobs. Critical praise: "An impressive gameplay experience" – Highways.today "Construction Simulator 2 looks beautiful, and it’s shaping up to be a deep, tranquil, surprisingly engrossing simulation of an activity you never imagined enjoying in a million years" – GameZebo.com "Construction Simulator 2 is a beautiful-looking game" – TouchTapPlay.com "Construction Simulator 2 is currently deemed to be the most comprehensive construction simulation game for smartphones and tablets" – Gamershell.com AN EXTENSIVE FLEET IN CONSTRUCTION SIMULATOR WITH 40+ AUTOMOBILES AND MACHINES Original, licensed vehicles and machines from Caterpillar, Liebherr, Palfinger, Bell Equipment, STILL, ATLAS, Mack Trucks, Meiller Kipper, and Kenworth. Operate CAT's D8T crawler tractor, 430F2 backhoe or 745C dump truck, Palfinger's PK 27002 SH loading crane, Liebherr's 81K tower crane and LTM 1300 mobile crane, ATLAS' L310 wheel loader and Bell Equipment's B45E dump truck, as well as the T880 from Kenworth. SEQUEL TO HIGHLY-SUCCESSFUL CONSTRUCTION SIMULATOR 2014 Experience the most extensive construction simulator ever made on your smartphone or tablet. OVER 60 DIFFERENT CONSTRUCTION JOBS Explore Westside Plains and master more than 60 engaging and challenging construction jobs, including repairing crumbly roads, rebuilding a railroad bridge, minor gardening work, building new residences and industrial halls, as well as transporting goods and machines, constructing new apartment buildings, mending canals, and much more. YOUR OWN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Once you have invested your savings into starting your own company, you can begin to explore new regions in Westside Plains and accept ever larger and more lucrative construction jobs in the open world of Construction Simulator 2. INCLUDES ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR For the first time ever in Construction Simulator 2, you can carry out road construction and repair roads in poor condition. Experience the game from a new angle with purpose-built machines from CAT and enjoy an even more varied day at work on the construction site. REALISTIC STEERING OF CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES, OPTIMIZED FOR MOBILE DEVICES Use either tilt or slider steering and adjust them to your liking. SUPPORTS GAME CENTER Unlock upgrades and new vehicles over time with the ranking system. Earn achievements and climb the ranks to building tycoon. PLAY IN YOUR LANGUAGE Construction Simulator 2 supports the following languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Turkish, Japanese, Dutch, Russian, Korean, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese. Like our game? Then rate us in the App Store! For the best gaming experience and news, follow us on: http://facebook.com/ConstructionSimulator VISIT US AT: http://www.bau-simulator.de/en Got questions? Then take a look at our comprehensive FAQ: http://www.bau-simulator.de/en/faq

About

Emergency Firefighters 3D

Experience the thrill of being a firefighter in this realistic simulator. Drive various fire trucks, tackle diverse missions, and feel the adrenaline rush of saving the day. Explore detailed environments and enjoy immersive gameplay.

Highlights
  • Variety of tasks
  • 5 different fire trucks
  • Realistic firefighting simulator
  • High-quality realistic maps
  • 3-D driving simulator
Features
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Have you ever seen a fire? Have you ever been a fireman? This game will give you the opportunity to feel like a firefighter and to feel the complexity of the work of this profession. A variety of fire trucks, an incredible number of firefighting adventures and a sea of adrenaline are waiting for you! Special features: - A variety of tasks - 5 different fire trucks - A realistic simulator of firefighting - High-quality realistic cards - Perfect country music - A breathtaking 3-D driving simulator

Screenshots

Construction Simulator 24 screens
Emergency Firefighters 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Emergency Firefighters 3D at Free against Construction Simulator 2's $1.99. Construction Simulator 2's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (70% vs 33%). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Emergency Firefighters 3D is free to download; Construction Simulator 2 costs $1.99 up front. Construction Simulator 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Emergency Firefighters 3D sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Construction Simulator 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Simulator 2 has 1.5K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Construction Simulator 2's written reviews are positive against 33% of Emergency Firefighters 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Construction Simulator 2 ships an update weekly, Emergency Firefighters 3D every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Construction Simulator 2 versus Emergency Firefighters 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction Simulator 2Emergency Firefighters 3D
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (1.5K ratings) — better3.6 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews70.2% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better29
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.5 GB200 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developerastragon Entertainment GmbHXander Khudanich

Customer experience

Construction Simulator 2

All ratings1,454 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews741 reviews
Positive70.2%
Neutral8.2%
Negative21.6%

Emergency Firefighters 3D

All ratings29 ratings
Positive62.1%
Neutral10.3%
Negative27.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral22.2%
Negative44.4%

Bugs and requests

Construction Simulator 2

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • More varied job types (e.g. demolition, mining, landscaping)

Emergency Firefighters 3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Construction Simulator 2

One-time5
  • Coin Pack 01$0.99
  • Coin Pack 02$1.99
  • Coin Pack 03$3.99
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  • Coin Pack 04$6.99
  • Coin Pack 05$22.99
3 purchases

Emergency Firefighters 3D

One-time3
  • Switch Off All Advertisement$1.99
  • Buy Unlimited Water$2.99
  • Buy All Fire Trucks$4.99

Questions

Is Construction Simulator 2 free?
Construction Simulator 2 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Emergency Firefighters 3D free?
Emergency Firefighters 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Construction Simulator 2 or Emergency Firefighters 3D?
Construction Simulator 2 is rated higher. Construction Simulator 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Emergency Firefighters 3D averages 3.6 from 29 ratings.
Do Construction Simulator 2 or Emergency Firefighters 3D have ads?
Emergency Firefighters 3D shows ads; Construction Simulator 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Construction Simulator 2 or Emergency Firefighters 3D?
Construction Simulator 2 ships an update weekly, and Emergency Firefighters 3D every 3 months. Most recently, Construction Simulator 2 was updated on October 17, 2026 and Emergency Firefighters 3D on October 9, 2026.

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