# Construction Simulator 2 vs Excavator Simulator REMAKE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Excavator Simulator REMAKE at none against Construction Simulator 2's 5. Excavator Simulator REMAKE also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (5 vs 3). Construction Simulator 2's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 32 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). On review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Construction Simulator 2 costs $1.99 and Excavator Simulator REMAKE $4.99 up front. Construction Simulator 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Excavator Simulator REMAKE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Excavator Simulator REMAKE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Simulator 2 has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Construction Simulator 2's written reviews are positive against 67% of Excavator Simulator REMAKE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Construction Simulator 2 ships an update weekly, Excavator Simulator REMAKE every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Construction Simulator 2 | Excavator Simulator REMAKE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-simulator-2/id983632334/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/excavator-simulator-remake/id6447525843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **70.2% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 32 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#130** | — |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 520 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [astragon Entertainment GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/433152241) | [idris Celik](https://appshunter.io/developer/746137887) |

## What reviewers say

### Construction Simulator 2

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

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Paid · Simulation, #138 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

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


### Excavator Simulator REMAKE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/excavator-simulator-remake/id6447525843)

Experience realistic heavy-duty construction with detailed excavator controls and authentic job-site missions. Enjoy enhanced visuals, immersive sound design, and a variety of challenging tasks to test your skills.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics and controls, Authentic job-site missions, Detailed excavator controls, 12 unique scenarios, Free play and training modes, Variety of construction tasks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Construction Simulator 2 free?

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

### Is Excavator Simulator REMAKE free?

Excavator Simulator REMAKE costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Construction Simulator 2 or Excavator Simulator REMAKE?

Excavator Simulator REMAKE is rated higher. Construction Simulator 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Excavator Simulator REMAKE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Construction Simulator 2 or Excavator Simulator REMAKE have ads?

Neither Construction Simulator 2 nor Excavator Simulator REMAKE shows ads.

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

Construction Simulator 2 ships an update weekly, and Excavator Simulator REMAKE every 32 months. Most recently, Construction Simulator 2 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Excavator Simulator REMAKE on October 10, 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.*