SimCity BuildIt
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Editor Reviews
The mayor's office goes mobile in SimCity BuildIt, ELECTRONIC ARTS' city-building simulation. Starting from an empty patch of land, players lay out streets, zones and services and try to grow a thriving metropolis while keeping residents satisfied.
The practical work is planning. Skyscrapers, parks and bridges go up, while buildings must be placed to keep tax income coming in and the population expanding. Real urban headaches like traffic and pollution need solving, and residents expect services such as power plants and police stations. Avenues and streetcars help keep roads moving. There is room to show off too: neighbourhoods can take on Tokyo, London or Paris styles, landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Statue of Liberty can be unlocked, and Future Cities technologies and sports stadiums add variety. Rivers, lakes, forests, beaches and mountain slopes shape the scenery, and extra regions such as Sunny Isles and Frosty Fjords bring their own architecture. The social side includes trading, chatting, competing and joining clubs with other mayors.
SimCity BuildIt has 100,000,000+ installs and about 5.6 million ratings averaging 4.1; 61% are five stars and 12% are one star. It is free with ads, and optional purchases of virtual currency, including random item selections, range from $0.49 to $99.99 per item. It was updated on 2026-09-15, requires Android 7.0 or newer and is rated Everyone 10+. We list 34 versions; the latest weighs 301.6 MB.
Players who enjoy planning and gradually expanding a city will find a lot of long-term building here. Those who dislike waiting, ads or random-item purchases should weigh the free-to-play model before diving in.
Features
- Simulation gameA Simulation game published by ELECTRONIC ARTS.
- 100,000,000+ installsGoogle Play reports 100,000,000+ installs, a reliable sign of an active user base.
- 287.64 MB downloadThe current XAPK weighs 287.64 MB, so plan for that much free space plus room for updates.
- Optional in-app purchasesFree to install; in-app purchases ($0.49 - $99.99 per item) are optional.
- Android 7.0+Runs on Android 7.0 or newer.
Pros
- Deep city planningZoning, services, traffic and pollution all need managing as the city grows.
- Landmarks and regionsWorld-famous landmarks and themed regions add visual variety.
- Social featuresPlayers can trade, chat, compete and join clubs with other mayors.
Cons
- Random-item purchasesPaid currency can buy random selections of in-game items.
- Mixed sentimentAbout 12% of its 5.6 million ratings are one star.
Rating distribution
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Frequently asked questions
01 Is SimCity BuildIt free?
Yes. SimCity BuildIt is listed as free on Google Play and offers in-app purchases ($0.49 - $99.99 per item); it also shows ads.
02 Which Android version does SimCity BuildIt need?
The current release requires Android 7.0.
03 How do I install the APK?
Download the file from the version page, open it on your Android device and allow installs from this source when prompted. XAPK bundles need the APKPure app or a split-APK installer (see the install guide in the footer). Always prefer the latest version unless you specifically need an older build.
04 Is the download safe?
Files come from our download library or external sources and are not modified by us. Check the package name (com.ea.game.simcitymobile_row) and developer before installing.
05 How do I get my account back?
Accounts belong to the developer's own service, not to this site. Use the sign-in recovery option inside SimCity BuildIt, or contact ELECTRONIC ARTS through the support address listed on Google Play.
06 How do I cancel a subscription?
Subscriptions bought through Google Play are managed in the Play Store under Payments and subscriptions; purchases made inside the app follow the developer's own billing.
07 Can I get a refund?
Appmello never charges for downloads, so there is nothing to refund here. Refunds for in-app purchases are handled by Google Play or by the developer. Never enter payment details on any page claiming to be a download step.
08 How do I use SimCity BuildIt?
Open the app after installing; it works exactly like the Play Store build. For feature questions see the developer's help pages, as Appmello only distributes the installer.
