# Pachoink! CE vs Close Cities

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pachoink! CE at 100% against Close Cities's 69%. Pachoink! CE also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Close Cities's advantage is ratings volume (356 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pachoink! CE 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.

Pachoink! CE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Close Cities has 356 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Pachoink! CE's written reviews are positive against 69% of Close Cities's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pachoink! CE | Close Cities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pachoink-ce/id1666933428/reviews)** | [4.8 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **356** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [A To Play Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183313835) | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) |

## What reviewers say

### Pachoink! CE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pachoink-ce/id1666933428)

Bounce and smash targets on challenging game boards. Master precision, timing, and brute force across over 70 levels with unique hazards. Unlock new areas and elements in future updates.

**Highlights:** Intuitive one-touch controls, Campaign and Endless game modes, Multiple board hazards, 70+ skill-based levels, Unlockable board elements

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | 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 Pachoink! CE free?

Pachoink! CE 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, Pachoink! CE or Close Cities?

Pachoink! CE is rated higher. Pachoink! CE averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Close Cities averages 4.8 from 356 ratings.

### Do Pachoink! CE or Close Cities have ads?

Both Pachoink! CE and Close Cities show ads.

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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.*