# Rainmaker vs Close Cities

The clearest difference is rating: Close Cities at 4.8 against Rainmaker's 3.9. Close Cities also leads on ratings volume (365 vs 36) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Rainmaker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rainmaker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Close Cities sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Close Cities holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Close Cities has 365 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Rainmaker's written reviews are positive against 69% of Close Cities's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Rainmaker ships an update every 2 months, Close Cities monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rainmaker | Close Cities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainmaker-the-beautiful-flood/id1067212421/reviews) | **[4.8 (365 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **365** |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SweatyChair Pty. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/781132111) | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) |

## What reviewers say

### Rainmaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainmaker-the-beautiful-flood/id1067212421)

Embark on an adventure to uncover the source of rain. Transform into various objects using a mystical medallion to overcome environmental puzzles. Explore beautiful worlds and enjoy over 120 levels, with the ability to create and share your own.

**Highlights:** Object transformation mechanics, Over 120 mind-bending levels, Level editor and online levels, Innovative physics and controls, Explore stunning environments, Surreal discovery story

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |


### Close Cities

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084)

Build beautiful cities on diverse worlds by solving unique puzzles. This relaxing game guides you through 160 levels with a simple tap or drag interface, requiring no architectural knowledge. Conquer each world's challenges and travel through time with its calming soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Build cities on empty maps, Solve 160 unique puzzle levels, Intuitive tap and drag controls, No architectural knowledge needed, Travel through different worlds, Relaxing music and pace

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hints - Small Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hints - Medium Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hints - Big Pack | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rainmaker free?

Rainmaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Close Cities free?

Close Cities is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rainmaker or Close Cities?

Close Cities is rated higher. Rainmaker averages 3.9 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Close Cities averages 4.8 from 365 ratings.

### Do Rainmaker or Close Cities have ads?

Close Cities shows ads; Rainmaker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rainmaker or Close Cities?

Rainmaker ships an update every 2 months, and Close Cities monthly. Most recently, Rainmaker was updated on November 2, 2026 and Close Cities on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*