# Nekograms vs Close Cities

The clearest difference is price: Close Cities at Free against Nekograms's $1.99. Close Cities also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (356 vs 5). Nekograms's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Close Cities is free to download; Nekograms costs $1.99 up front. Close Cities sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Nekograms 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 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Nekograms'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.

Nekograms ships an update every 6 weeks, Close Cities every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nekograms | Close Cities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nekograms/id1595765860/reviews) | **[4.8 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **356** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 416 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hungry Sky Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042708273) | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) |

## What reviewers say

### Nekograms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nekograms/id1595765860)

Solve adorable cat-themed puzzles by guiding felines to sleep on cushions. Earn stars by completing levels efficiently and unlock challenging Endless Mode. Features original mechanics, a charming soundtrack, and a variety of cat breeds.

**Highlights:** Original puzzle mechanics, 160 levels across 4 worlds, Over 15 cat breeds, Endless Mode, Collect stars for efficient play, New arcade-themed world

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Nekograms free?

Nekograms costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Close Cities free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nekograms or Close Cities?

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

### Do Nekograms or Close Cities have ads?

Close Cities shows ads; Nekograms does not.

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

Nekograms ships an update every 6 weeks, and Close Cities every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nekograms was updated on September 10, 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.*