# here vs Close Cities

The clearest difference is ads: here at none against Close Cities's shown. here also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 69%) and ratings volume (6K vs 356). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. here 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for here against 4.8 for Close Cities. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: here has 6K ratings behind it against 356, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of here's written reviews are positive against 69% of Close Cities's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | here | Close Cities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/here-a-puzzle-game/id1536164575/reviews) | [4.8 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 356 |
| Positive reviews | **91.5% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sparsh Tyagi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536164577) | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) |

## What reviewers say

### here

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/here-a-puzzle-game/id1536164575)

This minimal puzzle game challenges your thinking with unique levels that test logic, memory, and reflexes. With 50 puzzles and hints available, it offers an engaging experience for all ages. Can you solve them all?

**Highlights:** Unique puzzle challenges, Logic and memory tests, Physics and wordplay puzzles, Reflex and speed challenges, Hints for difficult levels, Smooth animations, Eerie and puzzling music

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads - Support Developer | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun puzzles
- 👍 Amazing thinking game
- 👍 Challenging in a great way
- 👍 Clever and engaging
- 👍 Simplistic yet complete

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional unresponsiveness
- 🐛 Softlock issue on level 26
- 🔋 Pauses audio even with sounds off

**Reported bugs**

- Softlock issue on level 26
- Unresponsive controls on some levels

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved responsiveness on certain levels


### 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 here free?

here 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, here or Close Cities?

here and Close Cities are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6K and 356 ratings respectively.

### Do here or Close Cities have ads?

Close Cities shows ads; here does not.

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

here ships an update every 3 weeks, and Close Cities every 3 weeks. Most recently, here was updated on September 22, 2026 and Close Cities on September 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.*