# Flip's Challenge vs Close Cities

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flip's Challenge at none against Close Cities's 4. Flip's Challenge also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (90% vs 69%). Close Cities's advantage is ratings volume (356 vs 25) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Close Cities sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Flip's Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Close Cities holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Close Cities has 356 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Flip's Challenge'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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flip's Challenge | Close Cities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flips-challenge/id1109769656/reviews) | **[4.8 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **356** |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Charles Reinke](https://appshunter.io/developer/1109769655) | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) |

## What reviewers say

### Flip's Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flips-challenge/id1109769656)

A logic-based puzzle game where players navigate through levels filled with obstacles to reach the exit. It features classic block-pushing mechanics with no enemies, emphasizing brainpower over reflexes. Offers hundreds of levels for various skill levels.

**Highlights:** Logic-based puzzle gameplay, Classic block-pushing mechanics, No enemies or death mechanics, Unlimited undo feature, 300+ levels across multiple sets, Score tracking and personal bests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Flip's Challenge free?

Flip's Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Close Cities free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flip's Challenge or Close Cities?

Close Cities is rated higher. Flip's Challenge averages 4.6 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Close Cities averages 4.8 from 356 ratings.

### Do Flip's Challenge or Close Cities have ads?

Close Cities shows ads; Flip's Challenge 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.*