# Endless Cards vs Close Cities

The clearest difference is price: Close Cities at Free against Endless Cards's $0.99. Close Cities also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (356 vs 71). Endless Cards's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Close Cities is free to download; Endless Cards costs $0.99 up front. Close Cities sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Endless Cards 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 356 ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Endless Cards's written reviews are positive against 69% of Close Cities's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Endless Cards | Close Cities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-cards/id1507421927/reviews) | **[4.8 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **356** |
| Positive reviews | **74.0% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christophe Coyard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1411999676) | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) |

## What reviewers say

### Endless Cards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-cards/id1507421927)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

Embark on an adventurous journey where you must strategically use weapons, potions, and items to survive and collect gold. Battle creatures, unlock new cards with powerful effects, and choose characters with unique abilities to achieve the highest score.

**Highlights:** Strategic survival gameplay, Item and weapon collection, Creature combat, Card unlocking with special effects, Character abilities, Global score ranking

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple yet addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique character mechanics
- 💰 Good value for money
- ✨ Cute and appealing graphics
- 🎮 Perfect for short play sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes/freezes
- 📉 Unrewarding late game
- 🎲 High randomness impacting progression
- 🎮 Poor iPad port
- 🔄 Limited content/replayability

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes/freezes frequently
- Achievements not working (Dentist, Capitalist)
- Ring and monster tooth items are buggy
- Game freezes during phone calls
- Progress/collection not saving

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode
- More items/levels/characters
- Undo move option
- Choose available items per playthrough
- iPad screen resolution support


### 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 Endless Cards free?

Endless Cards costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Close Cities free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Endless Cards or Close Cities?

Close Cities is rated higher. Endless Cards averages 4.2 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Close Cities averages 4.8 from 356 ratings.

### Do Endless Cards or Close Cities have ads?

Close Cities shows ads; Endless Cards does not.

### Which is updated more often, Endless Cards or Close Cities?

Endless Cards ships an update every 3 weeks, and Close Cities every 3 weeks. Most recently, Endless Cards was updated on October 13, 2026 and Close Cities on October 12, 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.*