# Dissembler vs Close Cities

The clearest difference is price: Close Cities at Free against Dissembler's $2.99. Close Cities also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Dissembler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Close Cities is free to download; Dissembler costs $2.99 up front. Close Cities sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Dissembler asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dissembler against 4.8 for Close Cities. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 356 respectively.

Dissembler ships an update every 2 months, Close Cities every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dissembler | Close Cities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dissembler/id1293516048/reviews) | [4.8 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 356 |
| Positive reviews | — | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shape Shop Pty Ltd atf Shape Shop Trust](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790758342) | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) |

## What reviewers say

### Dissembler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dissembler/id1293516048)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

A minimalist puzzle game where you flip tiles to match colors and make them disappear. The goal is to clear the entire board, requiring careful planning and abstract thinking. Enjoy handcrafted puzzles with a relaxing soundtrack and daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Tile-flipping color matching, Hand-crafted abstract puzzles, Relaxing minimalist design, Original soundtrack, Daily puzzles with solutions, Infinite mode with leaderboards, Color-blind mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤯 Mind blowing
- 👍 Sophisticated and intellectual
- 🎮 Great fun
- 🎨 Cute and simple
- 🧠 Challenging but satisfying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Infinite mode lacks strategy
- 🤯 Puzzles can be very difficult
- 💤 Monotonous gameplay
- 🔍 Lack of hints or guidance

**Reported bugs**

- Audio issues
- Screen rotation problems

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Haptic feedback for tile clicks
- Challenge mode with move limits
- Randomly generated puzzles


### 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 Dissembler free?

Dissembler costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Close Cities free?

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

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

Dissembler and Close Cities are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.5K and 356 ratings respectively.

### Do Dissembler or Close Cities have ads?

Close Cities shows ads; Dissembler does not.

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

Dissembler ships an update every 2 months, and Close Cities every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dissembler was updated on October 14, 2026 and Close Cities on October 12, 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.*