# Matexo vs Close Cities

Matexo and Close Cities both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Matexo's written reviews are positive against 69% of Close Cities's. Matexo also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Close Cities's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Matexo sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Close Cities sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Matexo against 4.8 for Close Cities. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 354 and 356 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Matexo's written reviews are positive against 69% of Close Cities's.

Matexo ships an update every 2 months, Close Cities every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Matexo | Close Cities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matexo/id1667147197/reviews)** | [4.8 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 354 | **356** |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Logisk Studio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/796814064) | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) |

## What reviewers say

### Matexo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matexo/id1667147197)

Engage in a unique math puzzle game where you reach a target value using a starting number and strategic operations. Explore hundreds of handcrafted levels with increasing difficulty and enjoy an immersive experience with beautiful visuals and a relaxing soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of hand-crafted levels, Themed level packs, Immersive visuals, Relaxing soundtrack, Improves focus and creativity, Cloud saving and achievements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Hints | $1.49 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.49 | one-time |
| Unlock All Level Packs | $2.49 | one-time |
| Premium | $4.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Excellent for logical reasoning and mental development
- ⏱️ Great casual pastime and time-killer
- 📈 Good difficulty curve and progression
- 💡 Innovative gameplay mechanics
- 🎮 Fun and engaging math challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Intrusive and excessive advertisements
- 💰 Paywall for unlocking higher levels
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📺 Ad video loading issues
- ⏸️ Limited number of levels available

**Reported bugs**

- Ad videos fail to load for level unlocks
- Help feature restoration not working properly
- Ad video loading error messages

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Division operations in addition to current math operations
- Paid version option to remove ads entirely
- Better optimization for battery life


### 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 Matexo free?

Matexo 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, Matexo or Close Cities?

Matexo is rated higher. Matexo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 354 ratings, while Close Cities averages 4.8 from 356 ratings.

### Do Matexo or Close Cities have ads?

Both Matexo and Close Cities show ads.

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

Matexo ships an update every 2 months, and Close Cities every 3 weeks. Most recently, Matexo was updated on September 20, 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.*