# King's Path Solitaire vs Close Cities

The clearest difference is rating: Close Cities at 4.8 against King's Path Solitaire's 4.3. Close Cities also leads on ratings volume (356 vs 35). King's Path Solitaire's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. King's Path Solitaire 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Close Cities has 356 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of King's Path Solitaire'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 September 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | King's Path Solitaire | Close Cities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kings-path-solitaire/id1594301966/reviews) | **[4.8 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **356** |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% 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 | 70 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beep Yeah!](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481351052) | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) |

## What reviewers say

### King's Path Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kings-path-solitaire/id1594301966)

This card puzzle game challenges you to find descending paths starting from each King, covering every card on the table. Enjoy quick play sessions with strategic depth, featuring multiple game modes like Daily Puzzle and Adventure.

**Highlights:** Unique pathfinding mechanic, Every deck is beatable, Daily Puzzle mode, Adventure mode with 200+ puzzles, Free Play mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $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 King's Path Solitaire free?

King's Path Solitaire 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, King's Path Solitaire or Close Cities?

Close Cities is rated higher. King's Path Solitaire averages 4.3 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Close Cities averages 4.8 from 356 ratings.

### Do King's Path Solitaire or Close Cities have ads?

Close Cities shows ads; King's Path Solitaire does not.

### Which is updated more often, King's Path Solitaire or Close Cities?

King's Path Solitaire ships an update every 3 weeks, and Close Cities every 3 weeks. Most recently, King's Path Solitaire was updated on September 24, 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.*