# CubeQuest vs Close Cities

The clearest difference is ads: CubeQuest at none against Close Cities's shown. CubeQuest also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Close Cities's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (356 vs 117). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CubeQuest 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CubeQuest against 4.8 for Close Cities. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 117 and 356 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of CubeQuest's written reviews are positive against 69% of Close Cities's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | CubeQuest | Close Cities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubequest-a-qb-game/id6450589405/reviews) | [4.8 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 117 | **356** |
| Positive reviews | **79.5% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 338 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephan Goebel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289455885) | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) |

## What reviewers say

### CubeQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubequest-a-qb-game/id6450589405)

Embark on a puzzle-solving adventure in a beautifully designed world. Navigate through 60 handcrafted levels, unlock new abilities, and discover hidden secrets. This game offers a unique challenge for players who enjoy intricate puzzles and platforming elements.

**Highlights:** Handcrafted puzzle platformer, 60 challenging levels, Unlockable abilities, Hidden secrets, 4 diverse biomes, Game Center achievements, iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy the Game | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful graphics and design
- 🧠 Challenging and clever puzzles
- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 💡 Innovative mechanics
- 💰 Fair pricing and value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for some users
- ⏳ Limited number of levels
- 🤔 Some levels feel impossible
- 📱 Landscape mode requested
- 🔊 Sound cannot be turned off

**Reported bugs**

- Level 43 star impossible to obtain
- Game freezes iPad
- Star on level 9 unobtainable without upgrade

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Implement landscape mode
- Option to turn off sound


### 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 CubeQuest free?

CubeQuest 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, CubeQuest or Close Cities?

CubeQuest and Close Cities are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 117 and 356 ratings respectively.

### Do CubeQuest or Close Cities have ads?

Close Cities shows ads; CubeQuest does not.

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

CubeQuest ships an update every 3 months, and Close Cities every 3 weeks. Most recently, CubeQuest 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.*