# Close Cities vs Letteroll

The clearest difference is ads: Letteroll at none against Close Cities's shown. Letteroll also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Close Cities's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (356 vs 34). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Close Cities sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Letteroll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Close Cities holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. 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 complicate that: 69% of Close Cities's written reviews are positive against 74% of Letteroll's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Close Cities ships an update every 3 weeks, Letteroll every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Close Cities | Letteroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews)** | [4.5 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letteroll/id6476220384/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **356** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) | [Hunch Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726229420) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Letteroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letteroll/id6476220384)

This word puzzle game challenges you to create connecting words using a set of 10 letters. Compete with friends on a leaderboard and track your progress with detailed statistics. Unlock past challenges and test your spelling skills.

**Highlights:** Daily word roll challenge, Spelling-based Pro Roll mode, Friend leaderboards, Archive of past Pro Rolls, Detailed player statistics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Letteroll Full Experience | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Close Cities free?

Close Cities is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Letteroll free?

Letteroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Close Cities or Letteroll?

Close Cities is rated higher. Close Cities averages 4.8 out of 5 from 356 ratings, while Letteroll averages 4.5 from 34 ratings.

### Do Close Cities or Letteroll have ads?

Close Cities shows ads; Letteroll does not.

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

Close Cities ships an update every 3 weeks, and Letteroll every 2 weeks. Most recently, Close Cities was updated on October 12, 2026 and Letteroll on October 17, 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.*