# Geo Gods vs Close Cities

Geo Gods and Close Cities both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Geo Gods's written reviews are positive against 69% of Close Cities's. Close Cities's advantage is ratings volume (365 vs 107). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Geo Gods 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 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 107 and 365 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Geo Gods'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.

Geo Gods ships an update every 3 weeks, Close Cities monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Geo Gods | Close Cities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geo-gods/id1618193651/reviews) | **[4.8 (365 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 107 | **365** |
| Positive reviews | **79.1% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arnold Rauers](https://appshunter.io/developer/538013421) | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) |

## What reviewers say

### Geo Gods

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geo-gods/id1618193651)

This solo card strategy game combines card drafting and tile placement with elemental magic. Strategically draft and place Gods from six elemental factions to maximize scores, create combos, and activate Power Crystals for bonuses. It offers a satisfying puzzle experience for solo players.

**Highlights:** Card drafting strategy, Tile placement puzzle, 6 elemental God factions, 6 Power Crystals for bonuses, Personal high score tracking, Weekly global tournaments, Daily and challenge modes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Geo Gods | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 💡 Innovative and fresh mechanics
- 😌 Relaxing and chill gameplay
- 🧠 Engaging and challenging
- 🔁 Highly replayable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Steep learning curve
- ❓ Confusing tutorial
- 🎲 RNG can be punishing
- ⚖️ Unbalanced elements/cards
- 🐌 Slow tutorial

**Reported bugs**

- Card that should hold refresh cost not working
- Some cards don't duplicate effects correctly
- Refreshing button sometimes destroys all mana gems
- Issues with locked cards not relocking
- Small bug with extra cards not showing up

**Requested features**

- Add stats/past game summaries
- Add names for the gods
- Add more content/levels
- Add unlockables (art, cards)
- Allow toggling of extra card packs


### 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 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hints - Big Pack | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Geo Gods free?

Geo Gods 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, Geo Gods or Close Cities?

Close Cities is rated higher. Geo Gods averages 4.6 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Close Cities averages 4.8 from 365 ratings.

### Do Geo Gods or Close Cities have ads?

Both Geo Gods and Close Cities show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Geo Gods or Close Cities?

Geo Gods ships an update every 3 weeks, and Close Cities monthly. Most recently, Geo Gods was updated on November 3, 2026 and Close Cities on November 8, 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.*