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SimCity BuildIt

City Building Games · Free + IAP
S Tier
Best in class · #7 of 40
93
4.1★87.2K ratings
Free + IAPprice
9dsince update

What is SimCity BuildIt?

SimCity BuildIt is a free Games app in which players design and grow a town or metropolis. The listing describes placing buildings, parks, bridges, and services such as power plants and police departments, while handling challenges like traffic and pollution. Players can also join Mayor's Clubs, trade supplies, compete in Club Wars and the Contest of Mayors, and build train networks.

Pricing. SimCity BuildIt is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Players who want to design and manage a city's buildings and services
  • Players who enjoy building and upgrading train and rail networks
  • Players who want to join clubs, trade supplies, or compete in Club Wars

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Why this app is in S tier

SimCity BuildIt scores 93 out of 100: rating 73, rating count 91, App Store search rank 100, update recency 100, Apple's Editors' Choice 100. The five parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items, including a random selection of virtual in-game items. Welcome, Mayor, to the city builder and simulator! Be the hero of your very own city metropolis. This is the city-building game to design and create a beautiful, bustling town or metropolis. Every decision is yours as your city simulation grows larger and more intricate. You need to make smart building choices as a city builder to keep your citizens happy and your skyline growing. Then build, trade, chat, compete, and join clubs with fellow city-building Mayors. The city game that lets you build your city, your way! BRING YOUR CITY METROPOLIS TO LIFE Build your metropolis with skyscrapers, parks, bridges, and much more! Place buildings strategically to keep your taxes flowing and your city growing. Solve real-life city-building challenges like traffic and pollution. Provide your town and city services like power plants and police departments. Strategize, build and keep traffic moving with grand avenues and streetcars in this fun city builder and simulator. PUT YOUR IMAGINATION AND CITY ON THE MAP The possibilities are e

Compare in City Building Games

MeasureSimCity BuildItCity Island 5Global City
TierSSS
Score93 / 10093 / 10092 / 100
Rating4.1 ★4.7 ★4.8 ★
Ratings87.2K10.4K6.2K
Latest ratings · 180d3.4 ★ · 20 reviews—4.3 ★ · 20 reviews
Last update9d ago19d ago7d ago
PriceFree + IAPFree + IAPFree download

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Where else it ranks

Questions about SimCity BuildIt

Does it cost money?

The app is free to download. The App Store lists in-app purchases, including optional purchases of virtual currency that can be used for virtual in-game items, including a random selection of items.

Does it include multiplayer or competition?

Yes. The listing mentions joining a Mayor's Club to trade supplies and chat, declaring war on other cities in Club Wars, and competing in the Contest of Mayors with weekly challenges and League ranks.

What can I build?

The listing mentions skyscrapers, parks, bridges, power plants, police departments, grand avenues, streetcars, sports stadiums, trains and train stations, and landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Statue of Liberty.

Is SimCity BuildIt free?

SimCity BuildIt is free to download, with in-app purchases.

What is SimCity BuildIt good for?

SimCity BuildIt is built for players who want to design and manage a city's buildings and services, players who enjoy building and upgrading train and rail networks, players who want to join clubs, trade supplies, or compete in club wars. It sits in the city building games list on AppTierList.

Is SimCity BuildIt worth it?

SimCity BuildIt is S tier, ranked #7 of 40 city building game apps with a score of 93 out of 100, from a 4.1 App Store rating across 87,220 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 6 apps rank above it.

How does SimCity BuildIt compare to City Island 5?

SimCity BuildIt is S tier at 93; City Island 5 is S tier at 93. They score the same. SimCity BuildIt is free to download, with in-app purchases, City Island 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is SimCity BuildIt updated?

SimCity BuildIt was updated 9 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
City Building Games
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
93 / 100
Rank in list
#7 of 40
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free + IAP
App Store rating
4.1 out of 5
Number of ratings
87,220
Recent reviews
3.4 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(9 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Games
Good for
Players who want to design and manage a city's buildings and services, Players who enjoy building and upgrading train and rail networks, Players who want to join clubs, trade supplies, or compete in Club Wars
Requires
iOS 14.0 or later
Size
350 MB
Age rating
9+
Languages
18
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
As data
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