# Quetzi vs Close Cities

The clearest difference is ads: Quetzi at none against Close Cities's shown. Quetzi also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (84% vs 69%). Close Cities's advantage is ratings volume (356 vs 34). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Quetzi 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 — 4.7 for Quetzi against 4.8 for Close Cities. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Close Cities has 356 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Quetzi's written reviews are positive against 69% of Close Cities's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Quetzi | Close Cities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quetzi/id6450759176/reviews) | **[4.8 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **356** |
| Positive reviews | **84.0% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 269 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Capital Digital SAPI de CV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619551770) | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) |

## What reviewers say

### Quetzi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quetzi/id6450759176)

This game reimagines a classic arcade experience with a blend of ancient mythology and striking artwork. Guide the Feathered Serpent through vibrant worlds, overcoming challenges and defeating deities.

**Highlights:** Classic arcade gameplay reinvented, Teotihuacan mythology theme, Stunning artwork by Raul Urias, 18 challenging levels, Defeat mighty gods, Free to play option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Sacrifice | $0.99 | 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 Quetzi free?

Quetzi 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, Quetzi or Close Cities?

Close Cities is rated higher. Quetzi averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Close Cities averages 4.8 from 356 ratings.

### Do Quetzi or Close Cities have ads?

Close Cities shows ads; Quetzi does not.

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

Quetzi ships an update weekly, and Close Cities every 3 weeks. Most recently, Quetzi 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.*