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Construct 3 vs TikTok Effect House

Construct 3 logo

Construct 3

Game Development

Create games without coding. Powered by the Scirra engine.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TikTok Effect House logo

TikTok Effect House

AR/VR & Metaverse

Create viral AR effects for TikTok

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Construct 3 the free version caps projects at 50 events, or 25 when used without an account; TikTok Effect House free desktop app for Mac or PC per the vendor download page, no paid tier
  • They diverge on capability: Construct 3 covers Visual event system, TikTok Effect House covers Face tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Construct 3 and TikTok Effect House actually diverge.

Attributes where Construct 3 and TikTok Effect House differ
AttributeConstruct 3TikTok Effect House
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, WebAr, Ios, Android, Desktop
CategoryGame DevelopmentAR/VR & Metaverse
Founded20072012

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Construct 3

  • Visual event system
  • Drag-and-drop editor
  • Physics engine
  • Sprite editor
  • Particle effects
  • Sound effects
  • Web-based
  • HTML5 support

Only in TikTok Effect House

  • Face tracking
  • Body tracking
  • Hand gestures
  • Visual scripting
  • TikTok platform
  • Creator tools
  • Analytics
  • Ar support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Construct 3

  • Building 2D browser games without writing codenot TikTok Effect House
  • Publishing HTML5 games to the web, desktop and mobile stores from one projectnot TikTok Effect House

TikTok Effect House

  • VR Gamingnot Construct 3
  • AR Marketingnot Construct 3
  • Virtual Trainingnot Construct 3
  • 3D Visualizationnot Construct 3
  • Immersive Experiencesnot Construct 3

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Construct 3

  • The free version caps projects at 50 events, or 25 when used without an account
  • Free projects are limited to 2 layers, 2 special effects, 1 timeline animation of up to 5 seconds and 1 web font
  • The free version can only publish to HTML5 and the Construct Arcade, so desktop, Android, iOS and Facebook Instant Games all need a paid plan
  • Licences are per seat and annual, at $129.99 for Personal, $168.99 for Startup Business and $468.99 for Business

TikTok Effect House

  • Free desktop app for Mac or PC per the vendor download page, no paid tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Construct 3

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Web-based editor
    • HTML5 export
    • Asset library
  • Personal$99/year
    • All Free features
    • Offline editor
    • Advanced export

TikTok Effect House

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Effect creation
    • Publishing
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Construct 3 if

  • You need visual event system.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want drag-and-drop editor.
Construct 3 review

Choose TikTok Effect House if

  • You need face tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ar, Ios, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want body tracking.
TikTok Effect House review

Questions people ask

Is Construct 3 or TikTok Effect House better?
Neither clearly leads. Construct 3 starts at Free and TikTok Effect House at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Construct 3 or TikTok Effect House?
Construct 3 starts at Free and TikTok Effect House at Free.
Does Construct 3 or TikTok Effect House run on more platforms?
Construct 3 runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web. TikTok Effect House runs on Ar, Ios, Android, Desktop.
Can I use Construct 3 for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Construct 3 best used for?
Construct 3 is most often used for building 2d browser games without writing code, publishing html5 games to the web, desktop and mobile stores from one project. Of those, building 2d browser games without writing code and publishing html5 games to the web, desktop and mobile stores from one project are not what TikTok Effect House is typically brought in for.
What can Construct 3 do that TikTok Effect House cannot?
Construct 3 covers Visual event system, Drag-and-drop editor, Physics engine, Sprite editor. TikTok Effect House covers Face tracking, Body tracking, Hand gestures, Visual scripting.
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