# Snakebird vs Close Cities

The clearest difference is rating: Close Cities at 4.8 against Snakebird's 3.8. Snakebird's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snakebird 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 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 708 and 356 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Snakebird's written reviews are positive against 69% of Close Cities's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snakebird | Close Cities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (708 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snakebird/id1087075743/reviews) | **[4.8 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **708** | 356 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Noumenon Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087075742) | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) |

## What reviewers say

### Snakebird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snakebird/id1087075743)

Guide colorful birds on a quest to collect all the fruit. This puzzle game challenges you to manipulate their shapes to overcome obstacles, push objects, and defy physics.

**Highlights:** Shape-shifting mechanics, Physics-defying puzzles, Fruit collection quests, Multiple playable characters, Challenging gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rest of the island | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay
- 🕰️ Satisfying when solved
- 🎶 Cute sound effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Extremely difficult
- 💰 Paywall after few levels
- 🤔 Lack of tutorial/instructions
- 🧭 Confusing level numbering
- 🔍 Limited free content

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches causing level completion issues
- Inconsistent controls
- Compatibility problems on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Hints or assistance options
- Ability to create custom levels
- Cloud sync for progress
- Reduced pricing for full game


### 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 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hints - Big Pack | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Snakebird free?

Snakebird 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, Snakebird or Close Cities?

Close Cities is rated higher. Snakebird averages 3.8 out of 5 from 708 ratings, while Close Cities averages 4.8 from 356 ratings.

### Do Snakebird or Close Cities have ads?

Close Cities shows ads; Snakebird does not.

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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.*