# Close Cities vs Plug Games

Close Cities and Plug Games both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Plug Games's written reviews are positive against 69% of Close Cities's. Plug Games also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Close Cities sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Plug Games sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Close Cities against 4.7 for Plug Games. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 356 and 156 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Close Cities's written reviews are positive against 85% of Plug Games's.

Close Cities ships an update every 3 weeks, Plug Games every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Close Cities | Plug Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews)** | [4.7 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plug-games-addictive-fun/id6476937838/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **356** | 156 |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) | [Innovative Developers LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/947764447) |

## 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 |


### Plug Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plug-games-addictive-fun/id6476937838)

Explore a diverse collection of offline mini-games across various genres, from puzzles and strategy to action and arcade. Enjoy classic board games and unique challenges with regular updates and family-friendly content.

**Highlights:** Offline playable games, Multiple game genres, Cards 2048, Plug Blocky (Tetris-inspired), Fire Up (shooter), Ludo (board game), Space Shooter (arcade)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove All Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Close Cities free?

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

### Is Plug Games free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Close Cities or Plug Games?

Close Cities is rated higher. Close Cities averages 4.8 out of 5 from 356 ratings, while Plug Games averages 4.7 from 156 ratings.

### Do Close Cities or Plug Games have ads?

Both Close Cities and Plug Games show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Close Cities or Plug Games?

Close Cities ships an update every 3 weeks, and Plug Games every 8 days. Most recently, Close Cities was updated on October 12, 2026 and Plug Games on October 14, 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.*