What is the best alternative to Upland: City-Builder on iPhone?

Forge of Empires: Build a City, S tier, #1 in city building games.

Is there a free alternative to Upland: City-Builder?

Yes: Forge of Empires: Build a City (S tier, #1) is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Does anything rank above Upland: City-Builder?

Yes. 25 apps rank above it in city building games: Forge of Empires: Build a City (#1), Township (#2), TheoTown (#3) and more.

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30+ Best Upland: City-Builder Alternatives for iPhone (2026)

Upland: City-Builder is B tier, #26 of 40 in city building games. Here is everything that competes with it on iPhone, in tier order.

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All 39 alternatives, in tier order

1
Forge of Empires: Build a CityShigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 168,224 ratings · score 96
Civilization building game: develop a city from the Stone Age to modern times, trade goods and take over provinces.
2
TownshipShigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 2,218,305 ratings · score 95
A free city-building and farming game with match-3 puzzles, where you build a town, grow crops and decorate it.
3
TheoTownShigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 18,553 ratings · score 94
A city-building game where you start with a small town, manage its systems, and grow it into a large metropolis.
4
Global City: Building gamesShigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 6,212 ratings · score 93
City-building simulator where you build a city, mine and process resources, complete quests and chat with friends.
5
Megapolis: City Building SimShigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 27,596 ratings · score 93
A city building simulator where players design a city, build landmarks, transport links, research facilities and…
6
SimCity BuildItShigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.1 · 87,287 ratings · score 93
City-building simulator for designing and growing a town or metropolis, with clubs, trading, and Club Wars between.
7
Designer CityShigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.9 · 8,112 ratings · score 92
A free city building game with no timers, where you design a city, its transport networks, and its skyline.
8
Rise of Cultures: Kingdom gameShigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 21,256 ratings · score 91
Free strategy game where you build cities, research technologies, fight battles and trade across historical cultures.
9
Designer City 2Ahigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.9 · 4,154 ratings · score 89
Free offline city building game where you design a town, grow it into a metropolis and shape its skyline.
10
City Island 5: Building SimAhigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 10,359 ratings · score 88
Free city-building game: start on one island, unlock more islands by airship, and build cities, online or offline.
11
Airport City Manager SimulatorAhigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 60,108 ratings · score 88
A free city building game where you grow a small town and its airport, add planes, collect artifacts and fly routes.
12
City Island 6: Building TownAhigher tier
Free download · ★ 4.8 · 2,372 ratings · score 87
Free city-building game where you design neighborhoods, place buildings, manage resources and traffic, and build train.
13
Citytopia® Build Your Own CityAhigher tier
Free download · ★ 4.5 · 3,558 ratings · score 87
A free city building game where you place buildings, grow your town, complete missions and collect cards.
14
Post Apo Tycoon - Idle BuilderAhigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 10,739 ratings · score 86
Free city-building game where you explore a post-apocalyptic map, construct buildings and restore the ecosystem.
15
Steam City: Town building SimAhigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 2,546 ratings · score 86
A free city-building game where you create a retrofuturistic Victorian-era city, extract and produce resources, and.
16
Paradise Island 2: Resort SimAhigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.4 · 31,238 ratings · score 85
A resort city-building game where players build hotels, venues and shops on a tropical island, alone or with friends.
17
Frozen CityAhigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 48,427 ratings · score 85
City-building simulation in an ice and snow apocalypse: gather resources, assign survivors and rebuild the last town.
18
Whiteout SurvivalAhigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 470,208 ratings · score 85
A winter-themed mobile game where you rebuild a town on a frozen frontier, gather heroes, and manage resources.
19
Pixel Plex: City BuilderB
Free download · ★ 4.6 · 2,058 ratings · score 85
Free city-building game where up to 40 players build, trade, and elect a mayor in one shared city.
20
Elvenar - Fantasy KingdomB
Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 23,057 ratings · score 85
Free fantasy city-builder where you play as humans or elves, expand your realm, trade and research ancient technologies.
21
Pocket City 2+B
n/a · ★ 4.7 · 4,697 ratings · score 84
City building game where you create roads, zones and landmarks while roaming the city as a mayor avatar.
22
Happy Citizens - Mayor SimB
Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 5,953 ratings · score 82
A city simulation game where you lay out streets, construct buildings, and manage citizens who marry, have children.
23
The Tribez: Build a VillageB
Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 32,509 ratings · score 82
Free village-building game on a lost island: grow crops, tend villagers, gather resources and explore quests.
24
Family Guy The Quest for StuffB
Free download · ★ 4.1 · 16,268 ratings · score 82
Sandbox game where you build a town, collect character outfits and complete quests with Family Guy characters after.
25
Bit City: Building EvolutionB
Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 8,483 ratings · score 82
A city building idle game where you grow a small town into a metropolis by collecting profits and buying upgrades.
27
City Island 4 Simulation TownB
Free download · ★ 4.6 · 3,001 ratings · score 81
A free city building game where you grow a village on one island into a multi-island town with buildings, transport and.
28
City Island 3: Building SimB
Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 3,142 ratings · score 81
Free city building sim where you grow a village into a metropolis across your own archipelago of islands.
29
My Boo Town Pocket World GameC
Free download · ★ 4.6 · 1,944 ratings · score 78
Free city-building game where you build houses, public buildings, shops and farms for virtual Boo residents.
30
Sea Port: Cargo Ships HarborC
Free + IAP · ★ 4.4 · 10,488 ratings · score 77
Free port simulation game: build a town on an island, manage a fleet of ships and trade goods.
31
Cityscapes: Sim BuilderC
n/a · ★ 4.7 · 11,588 ratings · score 76
City building sim where you plan housing, jobs, transport, utilities, pollution and citizen needs in a 3D city.
32
Mini MotorwaysC
n/a · ★ 4.1 · 7,044 ratings · score 75
A road-drawing puzzle game where you build networks that keep a growing city's traffic flowing.
33
Rent Please! Landlord SimC
Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 52,990 ratings · score 70
A free idle tycoon game where you manage apartments, collect rent, and grow a town with tenants and themed maps.
34
After Inc.C
$1.99 · ★ 4.8 · 16,532 ratings · score 70
Strategy and survival city builder where you rebuild a settlement and society after a zombie apocalypse in the United…
35
Heroes of History: Epic EmpireC
Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 15,410 ratings · score 69
A free strategy city-builder where you build a city through history, collect heroes, and fight PvE and PvP battles.
36
Pocket Tales: Survival GameC
Free + IAP · ★ 4.9 · 5,674 ratings · score 69
A free city-building and survival game where you assign survivors to work, manage their needs, and fight bosses.
37
West Game IIC
Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 11,678 ratings · score 68
Rule the Untamed Frontier
38
Homesteads: Dream Farm & TownC
Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 10,596 ratings · score 68
Big Farming & Harvest Story
39
Gladiator Heroes Arena LegendsC
Free download · ★ 4.6 · 6,046 ratings · score 68
Games app by VIVA GAMES S.L. on the App Store.
40
Wild West: Farm Town BuildingD
Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 17,215 ratings · score 66
Farm simulation game where you build a farm, raise animals, craft goods, and expand the farm into a town.

Questions people ask

What is the best alternative to Upland: City-Builder on iPhone?: Forge of Empires: Build a City, S tier, #1 in city building games.
Is there a free alternative to Upland: City-Builder?: Yes: Forge of Empires: Build a City (S tier, #1) is free to download, with in-app purchases.
Does anything rank above Upland: City-Builder?: Yes. 25 apps rank above it in city building games: Forge of Empires: Build a City (#1), Township (#2), TheoTown (#3) and more.

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