# Divide By Sheep 2 vs Close Cities

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Close Cities at 69% against Divide By Sheep 2's 15%. Close Cities also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (361 vs 3). Divide By Sheep 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Divide By Sheep 2 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Close Cities has 361 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Divide By Sheep 2'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 October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Divide By Sheep 2 | Close Cities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divide-by-sheep-2/id1625331434/reviews) | **[4.8 (361 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **361** |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% 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 | 543 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [tinyBuild LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/945888376) | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) |

## What reviewers say

### Divide By Sheep 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divide-by-sheep-2/id1625331434)

Engage in a math-filled puzzle adventure where you must strategically divide sheep to save them from drowning. Explore over 150 levels, using creative methods to solve riddles and overcome challenges. Enjoy a visually appealing cartoon world with dark humor and no ads.

**Highlights:** Over 150 puzzles, Sheep rescue mechanics, Strategic division gameplay, Cartoon art style, Ad-free experience, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock full game | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute art style
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Well-crafted game
- 💡 Innovative gameplay
- 🎮 Fun to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Game won't load
- 💸 Paid content locked
- 📉 Progress lost
- 😩 Difficult levels
- 🤔 No hint button

**Reported bugs**

- Loading screen freeze
- Game won't start
- Purchased content not unlocked
- Progress erased after update
- Level 11 not playable after purchase

**Requested features**

- Fix level 57
- Add hint button
- Improve level navigation
- Fix save issues
- Add more content


### 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 Divide By Sheep 2 free?

Divide By Sheep 2 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, Divide By Sheep 2 or Close Cities?

Close Cities is rated higher. Divide By Sheep 2 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Close Cities averages 4.8 from 361 ratings.

### Do Divide By Sheep 2 or Close Cities have ads?

Close Cities shows ads; Divide By Sheep 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Divide By Sheep 2 or Close Cities?

Divide By Sheep 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Close Cities every 3 weeks. Most recently, Divide By Sheep 2 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Close Cities on October 19, 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.*