# Puzzle Catcher vs Close Cities

The clearest difference is ads: Puzzle Catcher at none against Close Cities's shown. Puzzle Catcher also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Close Cities's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (361 vs 33). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puzzle Catcher sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Close Cities sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Puzzle Catcher against 4.8 for Close Cities. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Close Cities has 361 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Puzzle Catcher's written reviews are positive against 69% of Close Cities's.

Puzzle Catcher ships an update every 11 months, Close Cities every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puzzle Catcher | Close Cities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-catcher/id1238784454/reviews)** | [4.8 (361 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **361** |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blitwise Productions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/311466557) | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) |

## What reviewers say

### Puzzle Catcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-catcher/id1238784454)

This vibrant tile-sliding game offers a relaxing yet engaging experience inspired by mosaic art. Spin colorful glass tiles into place to create beautiful designs across a variety of lighthearted levels. Choose between casual play for relaxation or challenge mode for a timed experience.

**Highlights:** Colorful tile sliding gameplay, Mosaic art inspiration, Casual and challenge modes, Unlockable levels with diverse themes, Color blind mode, Screen brightness controls

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fire Diamonds Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color Blocks Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hexagon Sky Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Interlock Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tromino Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rolling Stars Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Brilliance Pack - Deluxe | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Brilliance Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Catcher Deluxe | $4.99 | 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 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hints - Big Pack | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puzzle Catcher free?

Puzzle Catcher 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, Puzzle Catcher or Close Cities?

Puzzle Catcher is rated higher. Puzzle Catcher averages 4.9 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Close Cities averages 4.8 from 361 ratings.

### Do Puzzle Catcher or Close Cities have ads?

Close Cities shows ads; Puzzle Catcher does not.

### Which is updated more often, Puzzle Catcher or Close Cities?

Puzzle Catcher ships an update every 11 months, and Close Cities every 3 weeks. Most recently, Puzzle Catcher was updated on October 13, 2026 and Close Cities on October 19, 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.*