# SimCity BuildIt

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

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ea.game.simcitymobile\_row](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ea.game.simcitymobile_row)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ea.game.simcitymobile_row`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ELECTRONIC ARTS
- **Category:** GAME\_SIMULATION
- **Downloads:** 148,368,306
- **Rating:** 4.09 / 5 (5,567,879 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.82.1.15257606
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2014-12-15
- **Publisher country:** NL
- **Size:** 287 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ea.game.simcitymobile_row)
- **Website:** [http://help.ea.com/en/simcity/simcity-buildit/](http://help.ea.com/en/simcity/simcity-buildit/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://privacy.ea.com/en](http://privacy.ea.com/en)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #974 — Overall
- #24 — Game simulation (Gross)
- #73 — Game simulation (Free)
- #8 — build

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.ea.game.simcitymobile_row.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ea.game.simcitymobile_row)