# Close Cities vs Echodots

The clearest difference is ads: Echodots at none against Close Cities's shown. Echodots also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Close Cities's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (356 vs 10). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Close Cities sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Echodots 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Close Cities has 356 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Close Cities's written reviews are positive against 71% of Echodots'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, Echodots every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Close Cities | Echodots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews)** | [4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echodots-daily-pattern-game/id6476985985/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **356** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) | [rakTech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506245082) |

## 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 |


### Echodots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echodots-daily-pattern-game/id6476985985)

This daily pattern game challenges you to memorize and repeat a 5-digit sequence within five attempts. Track your progress, compete with friends, and enjoy a visually engaging and customizable memory exercise.

**Highlights:** Daily 5-digit sequence challenges, Pattern recognition gameplay, Streak tracking and leaderboards, Shareable gameplay summaries, Customizable game board and audio cues, Adjustable sequence play speed

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Echo 3 Pack | $0.49 | one-time |
| Echo 10 Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| Echo 20 Pack | $2.49 | one-time |
| Echodots+ | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Close Cities free?

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

### Is Echodots free?

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

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

Close Cities is rated higher. Close Cities averages 4.8 out of 5 from 356 ratings, while Echodots averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do Close Cities or Echodots have ads?

Close Cities shows ads; Echodots does not.

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

Close Cities ships an update every 3 weeks, and Echodots every 2 days. Most recently, Close Cities was updated on October 12, 2026 and Echodots on October 8, 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.*