SimCity BuildIt

SimCity BuildIt is available for compatible iPhones and iPads through Apple's App Store.

The official game requires iOS 15.0 or later. You do not need a jailbreak, computer or third-party signing tool.

How to install SimCity BuildIt

1. Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Search for SimCity BuildIt.
3. Select the game developed by Electronic Arts.
4. Tap Get or the download icon.
5. Wait for the game to install.
6. Open SimCity BuildIt from your Home Screen.
7. Accept the required terms when prompted.
8. Complete the opening game tutorial.
9. Build your first residential zones.
10. Connect your roads to the new buildings.
11. Add the required power and water services.
12. Produce materials in your factories.
13. Upgrade homes and begin growing your city.
14. Link your game to an available supported account to protect your progress.

How to start building your first city

1. Open SimCity BuildIt.
2. Follow the introductory tutorial.
3. Place residential zones beside connected roads.
4. Build factories to produce basic materials.
5. Collect the materials needed for housing upgrades.
6. Install electricity, water and other city services.
7. Add police, fire and health facilities as they become available.
8. Collect taxes and continue expanding.
9. Build parks and other attractions when your budget allows.
10. Watch citizen happiness and improve services when needed.

How to install SimCity BuildIt IPA

The recommended installation method is the official App Store.

A compatible IPA obtained through an authorized source may potentially be installed using AltStore, SideStore or another appropriate signing tool. However, EA's game can depend on account authentication and services that may not function after the package is modified or re-signed.

How to save your city progress

1. Open SimCity BuildIt.
2. Open the game's Settings.
3. Locate the available account connection options.
4. Link your game to an eligible supported account.
5. Confirm that your progress is connected before changing devices.
6. Keep your login details secure.

Do not delete the game or replace the installation until your city is successfully backed up.

How to update SimCity BuildIt

Open the App Store, search for SimCity BuildIt and select Update when a new version is available.

Important installation advice

Avoid unknown websites offering modified copies with unlimited SimCash or unlimited money.

Unofficial files may contain unwanted code, fail to connect to EA's servers or cause problems with saved game data.

SimCity BuildIt offers city planning, resource management, trading, competitions and seasonal events.

Build Your Own City

Create a small town and develop it into a large city filled with residential buildings, shops, parks and skyscrapers.

Residential Zones

Build homes and upgrade them using materials produced in factories and stores.

Road Construction

Connect buildings using roads and expand your transport network as the city grows.

Electricity and Water

Provide essential services to your citizens. More homes and businesses may require additional capacity.

Fire, Police and Healthcare

Build service facilities to protect residents and maintain city happiness.

Waste and Sewage Management

Provide waste collection and sewage services to keep the city functioning.

Traffic Management

Plan your streets and upgrade roads when traffic becomes a problem.

City Happiness

Monitor citizen satisfaction and improve services when residents become unhappy.

Factories and Production

Produce materials required to upgrade buildings and complete deliveries.

Commercial Buildings

Use stores to manufacture products from factory materials.

Simoleons

Earn Simoleons through taxes, sales and other game activities. Use them to expand your city.

SimCash

SimCash is a premium in-game currency. It can be earned through selected rewards or purchased.

SimCity BuildIt Trading

Buy and sell supported items through your Trade Depot and Global Trade HQ.

Cargo Ship Deliveries

Complete available shipment requests to earn rewards.

Airport Deliveries

Unlock the airport and complete supported cargo requests as your city grows.

City Storage

Store the materials and items you collect.

Storage Expansion

Collect required expansion items to increase storage capacity.

Land Expansion

Unlock additional land when your city needs more building space.

City Regions

Expand beyond the original city into regions with different scenery, buildings and development challenges.

Famous Landmarks

Add special attractions inspired by real-world landmarks to improve your city's appearance.

Parks and Entertainment

Build parks, entertainment venues and other specializations to increase population and improve city design.

Train Stations and Railways

Create train routes, manage trains and use railway-related systems as they become available.

Train Deliveries

Complete railway-related activities to earn rewards and develop your transport system.

Epic Projects

Unlock and complete special building projects that upgrade selected residential buildings.

OMEGA Buildings

Develop futuristic buildings and use advanced systems as your city progresses.

Dr. Vu Disasters

Use supported disaster events and repair damaged areas to earn rewards.

Contest of Mayors

Complete assignments to earn points and compete against other Mayors.

Mayor's Pass

Progress through seasonal rewards by participating in the required activities.

Mayor's Clubs

Join other players to trade, communicate and participate in group activities.

Club Wars

Work with club members to compete against other clubs through the game's battle system.

City Design Challenges

Create themed city layouts and participate in supported design competitions.

Seasonal Events

Enjoy limited-time buildings, decorations and rewards.

Haunted Metropolis – October 2026

Version 1.83.3 includes the Haunted Metropolis season, featuring Gargoyle Tower, Phantom Plaza, Rift Tower, Haunted Streets, Cursed Lakes and Haunted Forests.

Offline City Building

You can continue certain city-building activities offline.

However, trading, online social features and server-side progress saving require a connection. Reconnect regularly to protect your progress.

Supported iOS Versions

1. iOS 15+

Supported Devices

SimCity BuildIt is available for compatible iPhones and iPads through Apple's App Store.

Large cities and advanced graphics may require more device memory and processing power.

Free and Paid Features

The game is free to install and includes optional purchases.

Players can buy SimCash, special offers and other available items.

Important Limitations

SimCity BuildIt is not a fully offline game.

Online features require an internet connection, and offline progress may be lost if it is not synchronized.

The official game does not include unlimited SimCash or unlimited Simoleons.

Unofficial modified IPA packages cannot guarantee unlimited currency or access to paid features.

If SimCity BuildIt is not installing, opening, loading or saving your city, try these fixes.

SimCity BuildIt Is Not Installing

Check that your device is running iOS 15 or later and has enough free storage.

SimCity BuildIt Is Not Opening

Restart your iPhone or iPad and check for an App Store update.

SimCity BuildIt Keeps Crashing

Close unnecessary apps, restart the device and check available storage.

SimCity BuildIt Is Stuck on the Loading Screen

Check your internet connection and whether the game needs an update.

SimCity BuildIt Cannot Connect to the Server

Check Wi-Fi or mobile data and try again later if EA's services are temporarily unavailable.

SimCity BuildIt Is Not Saving Progress

Connect to the internet and make sure your city is linked to an available supported account.

EA warns that offline progress is not saved to its servers until you reconnect.

My SimCity BuildIt City Disappeared

Check the account used to save your city.

Do not start making major changes or reinstalling repeatedly before reviewing EA's recovery instructions.

Cannot Restore My Old City

Sign in using the same supported account that was linked to the original city.

If the city was never synchronized, recovery may not be possible.

SimCity BuildIt Is Not Working Offline

Some city-building tasks work offline, but trading, social features and server syncing are unavailable.

Global Trade HQ Is Not Loading

Check your connection. Global Trade HQ requires online access.

Trade Depot Items Are Not Selling

Check the item price and availability. Online trading features may be unavailable while offline.

Cannot Upgrade Residential Buildings

Check the required materials, connected roads and relevant city services.

Citizens Are Unhappy

Review electricity, water, sewage, waste collection, police, fire protection, health services and traffic.

Not Enough Electricity

Upgrade existing facilities or add sufficient power generation.

Not Enough Water

Build or upgrade water facilities as your population grows.

Traffic Is Too Heavy

Upgrade congested roads and improve your city's layout where possible.

Not Enough Storage

Sell unused materials or collect storage expansion items.

Not Enough Simoleons

Collect taxes, produce goods and sell items through the Trade Depot.

SimCash Is Missing After Purchase

Check the purchase history and allow time for synchronization.

If the balance does not update, contact EA support through the official process.

Club Wars Are Not Available

You must unlock and join an eligible Mayor's Club. Certain accounts may have restricted access.

Cannot Join a Mayor's Club

EA says Mayor's Clubs become available at city Level 18. Check the club's entry requirements.

Contest of Mayors Is Not Working

Check whether the contest is active and whether your account meets the participation requirements.

Train Station Is Not Working

Check railway connections, required upgrades and the available train resources.

Game Becomes Slow in Large Cities

Reduce background activity, free up storage and avoid overheating.

SimCity BuildIt Drains Battery Quickly

City rendering and active gameplay consume power. Lower screen brightness and limit extended play sessions.

SimCity BuildIt Is Not Working on iOS 27

Install the latest official version and review any current EA service or device-specific issues.

SimCity BuildIt IPA Is Not Opening After Sideloading

An unofficial IPA may have an expired certificate, incompatible modifications or unsupported account features.

Unlimited Money Mod Is Not Working

EA may manage game balances and purchases through online systems. Unofficial modifications cannot guarantee valid unlimited currency.

Account Restricted After Modified IPA

Stop using the unofficial build and follow EA's official account-support instructions.

How to Reinstall SimCity BuildIt Safely

Before reinstalling, make sure your city is linked and synchronized.

Removing the application without saving progress can result in permanent data loss.

Safety Tips

Download the official game from the App Store.

Keep your progress connected to a supported account.

Avoid unknown modified IPA packages and websites requesting your EA account password.

Use EA's official help center for purchases, missing progress and account problems.