# Close Cities vs Sort Collector

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sort Collector at none against Close Cities's 4. Sort Collector also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 69%) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 356). Close Cities's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Close Cities sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Sort Collector asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Close Cities against 4.9 for Sort Collector. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sort Collector has 2.2K ratings behind it against 356, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Close Cities's written reviews are positive against 98% of Sort Collector's.

Close Cities ships an update every 3 weeks, Sort Collector every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Close Cities | Sort Collector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-collector/id6476427887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 356 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | **98.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 158 MB | 205 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) | [Staple Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454538415) |

## 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 |


### Sort Collector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-collector/id6476427887)

Engage in a relaxing sorting and collecting game with enriching challenges. Earn experience to unlock rare tiles and enjoy classic gameplay designed to reduce stress. Interact with a charming robot companion for added entertainment.

**Highlights:** Sorting and collecting gameplay, Unlockable Rare, Epic, Legendary tiles, Classic and relaxing gameplay, Stress reduction, Interactive robot companion with 100+ interactions

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and satisfying gameplay
- 🚀 No intrusive ads or in-app purchases
- 💡 Customizable game backgrounds
- 🤖 Cute robot companion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Misleading claims about no ads
- 💰 Desire for ad-free option

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent ad interruptions
- Inconsistent ad-free experience

**Requested features**

- More game modes and challenges
- Ability to replay tile descriptions
- Completion-based rewards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Close Cities free?

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

### Is Sort Collector free?

Sort Collector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Close Cities or Sort Collector?

Sort Collector is rated higher. Close Cities averages 4.8 out of 5 from 356 ratings, while Sort Collector averages 4.9 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Close Cities or Sort Collector have ads?

Both Close Cities and Sort Collector show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Close Cities or Sort Collector?

Close Cities ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sort Collector every 7 months. Most recently, Close Cities was updated on October 12, 2026 and Sort Collector on October 15, 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.*