# Cubinko vs Close Cities

The clearest difference is rating: Close Cities at 4.8 against Cubinko's 3.9. Close Cities also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 52%) and ratings volume (356 vs 20). Cubinko's advantage is iOS requirement (12 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cubinko 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.

Close Cities holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Close Cities has 356 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Cubinko's written reviews are positive against 69% of Close Cities's.

Cubinko ships an update every 2 weeks, Close Cities every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cubinko | Close Cities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubinko/id1471588600/reviews) | **[4.8 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **356** |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rodolfo Seabra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450724668) | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) |

## What reviewers say

### Cubinko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubinko/id1471588600)

Engage your mind with a vibrant match-3 puzzle experience. Rotate and drag colorful ink blocks to create explosive combinations of three or more, earning points and completing missions. Enjoy two distinct game modes, with or without time limits, and play offline.

**Highlights:** Match 3 puzzle gameplay, Rotate and drag ink blocks, Score points by destroying blocks, Arcade mode with missions, Time Attack mode, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### 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 Cubinko free?

Cubinko 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, Cubinko or Close Cities?

Close Cities is rated higher. Cubinko averages 3.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Close Cities averages 4.8 from 356 ratings.

### Do Cubinko or Close Cities have ads?

Both Cubinko and Close Cities show ads.

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

Cubinko ships an update every 2 weeks, and Close Cities every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cubinko was updated on June 8, 2026 and Close Cities on September 20, 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.*