# LEVELS II vs Close Cities

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Close Cities at 356 against LEVELS II's 63. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LEVELS II sells 2 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 LEVELS II against 4.8 for Close Cities. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Close Cities has 356 ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of LEVELS II's written reviews are positive against 69% of Close Cities's.

LEVELS II ships an update every 2 weeks, Close Cities every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LEVELS II | Close Cities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/levels-ii/id6458190333/reviews) | **[4.8 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 63 | **356** |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% 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 | 274 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [flow Incorporated.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375894867) | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) |

## What reviewers say

### LEVELS II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/levels-ii/id6458190333)

Embark on a puzzle adventure in a dungeon filled with treasures. Strategically level up adventurers, defeat monsters, and collect loot. This version introduces a new tile appearance system that adds logical depth to gameplay.

**Highlights:** Strategic tile appearance rules, Level up adventurers, Defeat monsters, Gather treasures, Improved design and operability

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LEVELS+ | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $5.99 | 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 LEVELS II free?

LEVELS II 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, LEVELS II or Close Cities?

Close Cities is rated higher. LEVELS II averages 4.7 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Close Cities averages 4.8 from 356 ratings.

### Do LEVELS II or Close Cities have ads?

Both LEVELS II and Close Cities show ads.

### Which is updated more often, LEVELS II or Close Cities?

LEVELS II ships an update every 2 weeks, and Close Cities every 3 weeks. Most recently, LEVELS II was updated on September 23, 2026 and Close Cities on September 24, 2026.

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