EA's flagship mobile city builder. The modded build hands you unlimited Simoleons, SimCash, and Golden Keys, so you can zone, build, and upgrade without grinding through the freemium wall.
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What is SimCity BuildIt
SimCity BuildIt is the mobile chapter of Electronic Arts' long-running city-building series. You start with an empty plot. Lay down roads, zone residential blocks, and keep your Sims happy with power, water, sewage, fire, police, and a steady supply of manufactured goods. As the population climbs, new districts, landmarks, and specializations unlock, and a handful of houses slowly turns into a sprawling metropolis.
The core loop is part logistics puzzle, part economy game. Factories churn out raw materials, commercial buildings turn those into finished goods, and you sell the surplus at the Global Trade HQ to pay for the next round of upgrades. The game is free to download, but progress runs on two soft currencies, Simoleons and SimCash, plus Golden Keys you earn from disaster cleanups and events. Buying those with real money is how the official version makes its money.
That paywall is exactly where the modded build steps in. It gives you the currencies up front, so you can spend your time planning and designing instead of staring at timers or topping up your wallet.
Key features
App info
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts (modded build)
- Package ID
com.ea.game.simcitymobile_row- Version
- 1.78.1.13772656
- Updated
- May 2026
- Size
- ~263 MB
- Android floor
- Android 7.0 and above
- Architecture
- arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a
- Category
- Simulation, City builder
- Content rating
- Everyone
What this mod offers
The modified build of SimCity BuildIt 1.78.1.13772656 front-loads the in-game economy. Rather than grinding for currency or paying for it, you start with the resources you need to build the city already in your head.
- Unlimited Simoleons.
The main currency for roads, services, and building upgrades is topped up, so the build loop never stalls on cash.
- Unlimited SimCash.
The premium currency used to skip timers and buy specialty items is on hand without a purchase, which clears out the main paywall.
- Golden Keys stocked.
The event currency for beachfront and mountain region buildings is stocked, so the specialization content opens up much earlier.
- No forced wait timers.
With currency ready to go, you can rush production and construction instead of watching countdowns or coming back hours later.
- Ad-free building.
The optional reward ads that interrupt the official free version are pulled out for a cleaner session.
- Full design freedom.
Treat the game as a creative sandbox. Lay out districts and landmarks without the usual freemium pacing getting in your way.
How to install
SimCity BuildIt is a hefty download, so hop on Wi-Fi and clear a little space first. The sideload itself follows the standard Android steps.
- Download the APK file
Tap the download button on this page. The file, around 263 MB, lands in your default Downloads folder.
- Allow installs from this source
Open Settings, search for
Install unknown apps, find your browser or file manager, and switch the permission on. - Open the downloaded APK
Tap the file in Downloads. Android's package installer opens and lists the permissions the game needs.
- Tap Install and wait
Confirm the install. The larger package takes a moment to unpack, so let the progress bar finish before you launch it.
- Launch and check your balances
Open the game and skip the sign-in prompt if you want a fresh save. Your Simoleons, SimCash, and Golden Keys should already be loaded.
Mod APK vs Play Store
| What you get | Mod APK | Play Store |
|---|---|---|
| Simoleons and SimCash | Stocked up front | Earned slowly or bought |
| Golden Keys | Supplied | From cleanups and events |
| Build and production timers | Easy to skip | Real-time waits |
| Reward ads | Removed | Optional for bonuses |
| Auto updates and cloud save | Manual | Handled by Google Play |
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FAQ
- Is SimCity BuildIt free to play?
- Yes. The official SimCity BuildIt from Electronic Arts is free to download and you can play the whole game without paying. Simoleons, SimCash, and Golden Keys can be bought with real money to speed things up, which is what the modded APK on this page makes free instead.
- What is the difference between the official version and the modded APK?
- The official build on Google Play runs on earned and purchasable currency with real-time wait timers. The modded APK supplies Simoleons, SimCash, and Golden Keys up front, removes reward ads, and lets you skip most timers so you can build freely.
- Will the mod work without root?
- Yes. The SimCity BuildIt mod installs as a normal APK and does not require a rooted device. You only need to allow installs from unknown sources for your browser or file manager.
- What Android version do I need?
- SimCity BuildIt 1.78.1.13772656 runs on Android 7.0 and above, on both arm64-v8a and armeabi-v7a devices. A more recent phone handles the larger maps and busier cities more smoothly.
- How big is the download?
- The APK is roughly 263 MB. The game also downloads additional assets on first launch, so leave a little extra storage free and install over Wi-Fi.
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