# Assembly Line! vs Close Cities

The clearest difference is rating: Close Cities at 4.8 against Assembly Line!'s 4.2. Close Cities also leads on ratings volume (361 vs 57). Assembly Line!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Close Cities sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Assembly Line! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Close Cities holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Close Cities has 361 ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Assembly Line!'s written reviews are positive against 69% of Close Cities's.

Assembly Line! ships an update every 2 months, Close Cities every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Assembly Line! | Close Cities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assembly-line/id1339770318/reviews) | **[4.8 (361 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 57 | **361** |
| Positive reviews | 61.7% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joao Reis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633456295) | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) |

## What reviewers say

### Assembly Line!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assembly-line/id1339770318)

Build and manage an efficient assembly line to maximize profits. This idle tycoon game features strategic machine placement and resource management. Earn money even when offline and unlock upgrades to become a wealthy industrialist.

**Highlights:** Build and manage assembly lines, Strategic machine placement, Resource crafting and selling, Offline revenue generation, Machine and resource information, Over 50 resources and 18 machines

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing and addictive game
- 👍 Satisfying factory building
- 🤓 Challenging and strategic
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with transporters and multi-selector
- 🔧 Some features not working as expected
- 💰 Unbalanced progression and profitability
- 📱 Compatibility issues with iPhone X

**Reported bugs**

- Transporter menu not closing
- Filtered robotic arm not working properly
- Machines resetting after closing the app
- Offline earnings not properly credited

**Requested features**

- Copy and paste functionality
- More blueprints and production options
- Improved offline earnings calculation
- Better UI and number display for high values


### 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 Assembly Line! free?

Assembly Line! 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, Assembly Line! or Close Cities?

Close Cities is rated higher. Assembly Line! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Close Cities averages 4.8 from 361 ratings.

### Do Assembly Line! or Close Cities have ads?

Close Cities shows ads; Assembly Line! does not.

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

Assembly Line! ships an update every 2 months, and Close Cities every 3 weeks. Most recently, Assembly Line! was updated on October 11, 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.*