# City Story Metro™

> Build, manage, and decorate a thriving city with citizens and businesses. (iPhone/iPad app by Storm8 Studios.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/city-story-metro/id536075651 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Storm8 Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/967465771)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 2,759 App Store ratings · 341 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 4.3 · 141 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-07-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/city-story-metro/id536075651/reviews.md

## What is City Story Metro™?

Play the #1 City Building Game! Be the mayor, build a thriving city, and share with friends!

Your citizens are waiting! What will your city look like?

- BUILD houses, beachfront condos, stunning mansions, and watch your population grow!
- RUN businesses like burger joints, bowling alleys, and movie theaters.
- WATCH your citizens walk, and cars drive, all on roads you build!
- See your entire city light up as the game changes from DAY to NIGHT!
- DECORATE your city with parks, trees, and sports stadiums!
- EXPAND your borders and coastline! Create RIVERS and LAKES!
- Build the great WONDERS of the world like the Statue of Liberty!
- Visit other player’s cities to lend a hand and get new decorating ideas.
- FREE Weekly Updates with new content to help your city grow!

The best looking, most customizable city building experience available on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch.

Please note: City Story Metro is an online only game. Your device must have an active internet connection to play.

Please note that City Story Metro™ is free to play, but you can purchase in-app items with real money.  To delete this feature, on your device go to Settings Menu -> General -> Restrictions option.  You can then simply turn off In-App Purchases under "Allowed Content".  In addition, City Story Metro™ may link to social media services, such as Facebook, and Storm8 will have access to your information through such services.

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## Key features

- Build houses and businesses
- Watch citizens and cars move
- Day and night cycle
- Decorate with parks and landmarks
- Expand borders and coastline
- Build world wonders
- Visit other players' cities

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 250 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 530 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 120 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| 250 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| 530 Gems | $13.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Gems | $34.99 | one-time |
| 2900 Gems | $69.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of City Story Metro™?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Enjoyable game
- 🌃 Smooth day/night cycle
- 🌆 Charming city-building experience
- 🤝 Social interaction with neighbors

**Cons**

- ⏳ Slow expansion and building progress
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
- 🤖 Repetitive goals involving other apps

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Invisible city buildings
- Lost progress and purchases
- Connectivity issues and crashes

**Most requested features**

- Update game for newer iOS versions
- Add more buildings and expansion options
- Improve energy system and coin/gem acquisition
- Introduce more challenging and varied goals

## Recent user reviews (10 of 341)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/city-story-metro/id536075651/reviews.md

### 3/5 — please update this game

*2026-06-11, version 1.0.2*

i always loved this game as a child and i need my joy back from the times where life was full of joy but now this game hasn’t been updated for 12 years and im still waiting

### 5/5 — Love!

*2026-06-04, version 1.0.2*

I simply love this game as well as the other Storm8 games, I wish they would update City Story for the Apple iOS update so that a lot of iPhone users can continue to play and enjoy. I refuse to update my phone because then I won't be able to play this game anymore. Please update app! (edit) it’s now 2026 and I often think about this game, I miss playing this game. I wish the developers would have some compassions for the plays we miss this game, please update.

### 5/5 — PLEASE UPDATE

*2025-11-24, version 1.0.2*

My favorite game as a kid. PLEASE update with no changes

### 5/5 — City Story Metro

*2025-09-23, version 1.0.2*

I updated my blumming phone and not able to play. Also Farm Story and City Ville Hometown humbly I ask to update.
These are my favorite games.
Ty for reading. Krustyfirst; Krustysover; Mitziann are me. Ty again. Today is 9-Wednesday-2020 I do miss this game it’s my favorite. And Farm Story And City Ville Hometown And City Ville Christmas Thank you.

Today is 1-8-2023 not sure what I meant hoping to update this game best. Thank you.

I must have never sent any of the messages. Today is 9/23/25. Still miss these game. 
Do you offer devices that can still play these games 
Best wishes.

### 5/5 — loved this game

*2025-03-09, version 1.0.2*

pleaseeeee bring it back yalll i need it

### 5/5 — Loved it

*2024-07-17, version 1.0.2*

I loved this game. Please bring it back. 🤧🥺

### 5/5 — BRING IT BACK!

*2024-05-30, version 1.0.2*

this game was my childhood. i want to journey back.

### 5/5 — Bring this app back

*2024-01-29, version 1.0.2*

Is this app coming back? I miss it lol. I used to play a lot but then it disappeared.

### 1/5 — Loved this game

*2023-09-08, version 1.0.2*

I miss playing this game :(

### 5/5 — PLEASE UPDATE!

*2023-07-03, version 1.0.2*

Please update this game! Was sooo fun but can’t play with the new IOS updates :(

## Frequently asked questions about City Story Metro™

### What is City Story Metro™?

City Story Metro™ is a city-building simulation game where you play as the mayor. You are tasked with building a thriving city by constructing various residential and commercial buildings, managing businesses, and decorating the environment. The game allows you to watch your citizens and cars move around the city you create.

### What are the key features of City Story Metro™?

Key features include building houses, condos, and mansions to grow your population, running businesses like burger joints and movie theaters, and seeing your citizens and cars move on roads you build. The game also features a day and night cycle, the ability to decorate with parks and landmarks, and expand your city's borders and coastline.

### Is City Story Metro™ free to play?

Yes, City Story Metro™ is free to play. However, it does offer in-app purchases for items that can be bought with real money. You can disable this feature in your device's settings under Restrictions -> Allowed Content -> In-App Purchases.

### What devices is City Story Metro™ compatible with?

City Story Metro™ is designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. It is described as the best looking and most customizable city-building experience available on these Apple devices.

### Can I play City Story Metro™ offline?

No, City Story Metro™ is an online-only game. Your device must have an active internet connection to play. The game also links to social media services, and Storm8 will have access to your information through those services.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2013-08-06

Added iPhone 5 Support

### 1.0.1 — 2012-07-25

Bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2012-07-06

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-13.*