# Boo! vs Close Cities

Boo! and Close Cities both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of Boo!'s written reviews are positive against 69% of Close Cities's. Boo! also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Close Cities's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boo! 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Boo! against 4.8 for Close Cities. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 201 and 362 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Boo!'s written reviews are positive against 69% of Close Cities's.

Boo! ships an update every 5 months, Close Cities every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boo! | Close Cities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boo/id1299443361/reviews)** | [4.8 (362 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 201 | **362** |
| Positive reviews | **96.1% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) |

## What reviewers say

### Boo!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boo/id1299443361)

Dip pumpkins in paint and use attributes to mask parts to solve Halloween-themed puzzles. The difficulty increases as you progress through 42 levels, with a daily puzzle mode unlocked upon completion.

**Highlights:** Pumpkin painting puzzles, Masking attributes, Increasing difficulty, 42 Halloween levels, Daily puzzle mode, Unlockable content

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| no ads | $2.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧩 Simple yet challenging puzzle mechanics
- 🎨 Cute and appealing art style
- 🎵 Great music and audio design
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 📱 Minimal and non-intrusive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Game is too short
- 🎨 Color contrast issues on low brightness
- 📺 Some ads are lengthy
- 🔄 Game resets when app is closed
- ⚙️ Occasional freezing/crashing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Level 24 progression bug - puzzle completes but won't advance
- App freezes at logo on iOS 14.7.1
- Game occasionally freezes after level completion
- Purchase restoration not working properly
- Color differentiation issue between white and neon yellow

**Requested features**

- More levels (most frequently requested)
- Increased difficulty options
- Endless or infinite mode
- Speed run mode with timing
- Hardcore mode


### 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 Boo! free?

Boo! 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, Boo! or Close Cities?

Boo! is rated higher. Boo! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while Close Cities averages 4.8 from 362 ratings.

### Do Boo! or Close Cities have ads?

Both Boo! and Close Cities show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boo! or Close Cities?

Boo! ships an update every 5 months, and Close Cities every 3 weeks. Most recently, Boo! was updated on October 26, 2026 and Close Cities on October 24, 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.*