# the Sequence [2] vs Close Cities

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | the Sequence [2] | Close Cities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sequence-2/id1340353421/reviews) | **[4.8 (362 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 132 | **362** |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 131 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maxim Urusov](https://appshunter.io/developer/827886412) | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) |

## What reviewers say

### the Sequence [2]

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sequence-2/id1340353421)

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.

**Highlights:** Create moving sequences, Guide "Binary Unit", Over 100 hand-made levels, Multiple solutions per level, Leaderboard, iCloud Saves

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 💡 Originality and innovation
- ✨ Satisfying solutions
- 👍 Well-paced difficulty
- 🤔 Encourages deep thinking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 Steep difficulty curve
- 🚧 Cumbersome tutorials
- 🚧 Linear progression can block progress
- ❓ Unclear iCloud save
- 📱 UI issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Sandbox mode
- Leaderboard
- Community forums
- Hint system
- Option to skip tutorial


### 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 the Sequence [2] free?

the Sequence [2] costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Close Cities free?

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

### Which has better reviews, the Sequence [2] or Close Cities?

Close Cities is rated higher. the Sequence [2] averages 4.7 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while Close Cities averages 4.8 from 362 ratings.

### Do the Sequence [2] or Close Cities have ads?

Close Cities shows ads; the Sequence [2] does not.

### Which is updated more often, the Sequence [2] or Close Cities?

the Sequence [2] ships an update monthly, and Close Cities every 3 weeks. Most recently, the Sequence [2] 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.*