# Roll vs Close Cities

The clearest difference is ads: Roll at none against Close Cities's shown. Roll also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (78% vs 69%). Close Cities's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roll 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.

Close Cities holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 439 and 356 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Roll's written reviews are positive against 69% of Close Cities's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Roll ships an update weekly, Close Cities every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roll | Close Cities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (439 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll/id6452083813/reviews) | **[4.8 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **439** | 356 |
| Positive reviews | **78.2% 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 | 370 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Anthony Distler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698740947) | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) |

## What reviewers say

### Roll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll/id6452083813)

Engage in a relaxing dice-rolling experience where you aim to collect points by rolling dice and strategically upgrading them. This game blends elements of strategy, clicker, and roguelike deckbuilders for a unique dice-building system with deep strategic choices. Enjoy a meditative escape with its minimalistic design and peaceful atmosphere.

**Highlights:** Dice rolling for points, Dice upgrading system, Strategy and critical thinking, Relaxing and meditative experience, Unique dicebuilding synergies, Highscore chasing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roll Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to play
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🔒 No ads or microtransactions
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Unique and innovative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 👎 Limited free content
- 👎 Confusing or overwhelming UI
- 👎 Lack of customization options
- 👎 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrade shop issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Swiping/tapping issues
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More dice skins and customization
- Sandbox mode with unlimited rolls
- Improved dice management UI
- More detailed stats and analytics


### 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 Roll free?

Roll 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, Roll or Close Cities?

Close Cities is rated higher. Roll averages 4.6 out of 5 from 439 ratings, while Close Cities averages 4.8 from 356 ratings.

### Do Roll or Close Cities have ads?

Close Cities shows ads; Roll does not.

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

Roll ships an update weekly, and Close Cities every 3 weeks. Most recently, Roll was updated on September 23, 2026 and Close Cities on September 20, 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.*