# Spell Masters vs Close Cities

Spell Masters and Close Cities both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Close Cities's written reviews are positive against 47% of Spell Masters's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spell Masters sells 13 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 — 4.7 for Spell Masters against 4.8 for Close Cities. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 334 and 356 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Spell Masters's written reviews are positive against 69% of Close Cities's.

Spell Masters ships an update every 2 weeks, Close Cities every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spell Masters | Close Cities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (334 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-masters/id6448452145/reviews) | **[4.8 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 334 | **356** |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 179 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wild Spark Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641864039) | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) |

## What reviewers say

### Spell Masters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-masters/id6448452145)

Embark on a magical journey to become a legendary Spell Master by building powerful decks of spells and guardians. Engage in various game modes, join guilds for community interaction, and collect powerful rewards. This casual fantasy RPG offers deep tactical gameplay that is easy to learn.

**Highlights:** Build powerful spell and guardian decks, Engage in multiple game modes (Adventures, PvP, Daily Levels), Join or create guilds for community and rewards, Collect spells and guardians from treasure chests, Casual yet tactical gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $12.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $99.99 | 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 Spell Masters free?

Spell Masters 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, Spell Masters or Close Cities?

Close Cities is rated higher. Spell Masters averages 4.7 out of 5 from 334 ratings, while Close Cities averages 4.8 from 356 ratings.

### Do Spell Masters or Close Cities have ads?

Both Spell Masters and Close Cities show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spell Masters or Close Cities?

Spell Masters ships an update every 2 weeks, and Close Cities every 3 weeks. Most recently, Spell Masters was updated on September 17, 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.*