SimCity BuildIt

Name: SimCity BuildIt
Rating: 4.111656 (5567877 reviews)
Author: ELECTRONIC ARTS

By: ELECTRONIC ARTS Game

Build your dream metropolis in the ultimate city building simulation game!

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

147,696,964 ▲ 106.96K

Data as of 2026-08-01

Rating:

4.11 +246

(5,567,877)

Version:

1.80.1.14432194

Last updated: 2026-07-10

Game simulation (Gross)

Features & Capabilities

Welcome, Mayor! SimCity BuildIt lets you design and manage your own metropolis. Build skyscrapers, parks, bridges, utilities, and services while tackling traffic and pollution to keep citizens happy as your skyline grows. Trade, chat, compete, and join clubs with fellow city builders in a living, online world.

Features include train networks, geographic regions, iconic landmarks, clubs, Club Wars, and monster battles. Build, connect, and team up with other Mayors to realize your city’s vision. Includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Game Games Entertainment

By:

ELECTRONIC ARTS

Downloads:

147,696,964 106.96K

Rating:

4.11

(5,567,877) 246 new ratings

Version:

1.80.1.14432194 Last updated: 2026-07-10

Version code:

1080001

Creation date:

2014-12-15

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk

Size:

277.06MB

Email:

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URLs:

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Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-01

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 966

Other rankings

#26 in Game simulation (Gross) ▼ 2#156 in Game simulation (Free) ▼ 12#7 in build keyword 11

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

Contact the developer

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Developed by:

ELECTRONIC ARTS

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ea.game.simcitymobile_row

Email:

he*****@eamobile.com

Website:

http://help.ea.com/en/simcity/simcity-buildit/

User Reviews

SimCity BuildIt is praised for its fun, immersive city-building gameplay and attractive visuals. However, multiple reviews flag serious drawbacks: pervasive ads, a controversial 2.0 update that worsened progression, strong monetization pressure, various bugs, and slow early progression. These issues heavily impact usability and perceived value, especially for new players seeking a fair progression path. The game remains appealing to dedicated city-building fans, but fixes and balance adjustments are needed to restore accessibility and enjoyment.

Pros

Fun, engaging city-building gameplay.
Visually appealing and immersive graphics.
Generally positive reception; many players consider it worth trying.

Cons

Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay and detract from the experience.
Major updates (notably the 2.0 update) that degraded gameplay, progression, and balance.
Heavy monetization pressure with expensive upgrades and the sense that progress requires real-money spending.
Widespread bugs and glitches affecting gameplay and UI (e.g., police/fire station issues, screen shake).
Slow early progression and grind, making growth feel tedious without spending.

Recent reviews

Would love to play this but you can't reset your progress. That's stupid. i played it years ago, and i am supposed to start at level 20? I don't remember anything. basically unplayable. too bad it seems they added things

Ha*****, 2026-07-31

Super challenging but fun. A year later, I don't play anymore. All the changes recently, totally messed up what I have been working on for 3 years. I'm done, and not coming back.