the Sequence [2] vs Close Cities
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
![the Sequence [2]](https://cdn3.appshunter.io/i/Purple123/7a069e53df1ae229229cdafb5e81cf44/AppIcon-0-1x_U007emarketing-0-85-220-0-9.png/640x0w.webp "the Sequence [2]")
the Sequence [2]
Guide a "Binary Unit" to its destination by creating intricate moving sequences. This puzzle game offers over 100 hand-crafted levels with multiple solutions, encouraging replayability and strategic thinking to climb leaderboards.
- Create moving sequences
- Guide "Binary Unit"
- Over 100 hand-made levels
- Multiple solutions per level
- Leaderboard
- iCloud Saves
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This is the next chapter of successful puzzle game [the Sequence]. It features new modules and introduces new game mechanics. Create moving sequences to bring "Binary Unit" to the destination point. Many levels could be solved in different ways, which allows to improve one's results and get into a higher position in leaderboard. Think out of the box to get to the next level! Create unique mind-blowing sequences! - More than 100 hand-made levels - Replayability - iCloud Saves - Leaderboard - no IAP - no Ads
Close Cities
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.
- 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
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Close Cities is a relaxing puzzle game in which you will have to build cities in different worlds over time. Find a road and start there. Solve all 160 levels and become a Close Cities legend! UNIQUE PUZZLES You will start each level with an empty map that you will have to fill with beautiful cities. Choose the right road, choose the area and tap or drag with your fingers! DOES NOT REQUIRE KNOWLEDGE OF ARCHITECTURE Close Cities offers a fun experience even if you don't know the difference between a square and a bevel. The game's tutorial will show you everything you need to know at a relaxed pace. CONQUER ITS 160 LEVELS Each world has its king and 16 levels that you must solve to build his empire. TRAVEL THROUGH TIME During the course of the game you will discover different worlds over time with relaxed music to let you go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Close Cities at Free against the Sequence [2]'s $1.99. the Sequence [2]'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Close Cities is free to download; the Sequence [2] costs $1.99 up front. Close Cities sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. the Sequence [2] asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for the Sequence [2] against 4.8 for Close Cities. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 132 and 362 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of the Sequence [2]'s written reviews are positive against 69% of Close Cities's.
the Sequence [2] ships an update monthly, Close Cities every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | the Sequence [2] | Close Cities |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (132 ratings) | 4.8 (362 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews — better | 69.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 132 | 362 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maxim Urusov | Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo |
Customer experience
the Sequence [2]
Close Cities
Bugs and requests
the Sequence [2]
Reported bugs
7 issues- App closes down
- iCloud save data loss
- Collision bugs in specific levels (e.g., 33, 44, 50, 87)
- UI text overlap on iPhone X
- Leaderboard blank
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- Game corruption after certain levels
- Interface glitch: focus not shifting to new tile
Requested features
8 requests- Sandbox mode
- Leaderboard
- Community forums
- Hint system
- Option to skip tutorial
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- More levels
- Proper names for functions
- Option to change sequence number setting method
Close Cities
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
the Sequence [2]
No in-app purchases
Close Cities
- Hints - Small Pack$0.99
- Hints - Medium Pack$2.99
- Remove Ads + Hints$2.99
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- Hints - Big Pack$5.99
