Into the Loop Lite vs Close Cities
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Into the Loop Lite
A minimalist physics-based game where players use momentum from previous loops to reach the final one. It offers handcrafted levels and an infinite mode for endless gameplay. Designed for both short bursts and extended play sessions.
- Physics-based gameplay
- 20+ handcrafted levels
- Infinite Mode
- Engaging mechanics
- Suitable for short or long sessions
- Regular updates
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Into the Loop Lite is a minimalist physics based game in which your goal is to reach the last loop using the momentum created by the previous loop. [Features] * 20+ hand crafted Levels. * Infinite Mode with a never ending amount of Levels. * Really free, no purchase required to play. * Engaging mechanics. * Perfect for long sessions or short ones. * Constant updates. I hope you had fun with it :)
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
Into the Loop Lite and Close Cities both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Close Cities's written reviews are positive against 33% of Into the Loop Lite's. Close Cities also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (356 vs 36). Into the Loop Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. Close Cities sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Into the Loop Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Into the Loop Lite against 4.8 for Close Cities. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Close Cities has 356 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Into the Loop Lite's written reviews are positive against 69% of Close Cities's.
Into the Loop Lite ships an update every 9 months, Close Cities every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Into the Loop Lite | Close Cities |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (36 ratings) | 4.8 (356 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 69.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 36 | 356 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 318 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Creational Labs | Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo |
Customer experience
Into the Loop Lite
Close Cities
In-app purchases
Into the Loop Lite
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
