# Close Cities vs Bad Roads

The clearest difference is rating: Close Cities at 4.8 against Bad Roads's 4.0. Close Cities also leads on ratings volume (356 vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Bad Roads's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 69%). On price, ads, 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 Bad Roads sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Close Cities holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Close Cities has 356 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Close Cities's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bad Roads'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, Bad Roads every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Close Cities | Bad Roads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-roads/id6496847006/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **356** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 137 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) | [Laurent Bakowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099632510) |

## 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 |


### Bad Roads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-roads/id6496847006)

Navigate challenging, hand-drawn roads with a truck to deliver duck cages. Test your patience and dexterity to drive as far as possible without losing your cargo. Enjoy a relaxing, addictive driving experience with a charming soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Challenging, hand-drawn roads, Truck driving and cargo delivery, Procedurally generated endless roads, Minimalist graphics, Relaxing country soundtrack, Optimized for all screen sizes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ADS | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Close Cities free?

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

### Is Bad Roads free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Close Cities or Bad Roads?

Close Cities is rated higher. Close Cities averages 4.8 out of 5 from 356 ratings, while Bad Roads averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Close Cities or Bad Roads have ads?

Both Close Cities and Bad Roads show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Close Cities or Bad Roads?

Close Cities ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bad Roads every 4 months. Most recently, Close Cities was updated on October 12, 2026 and Bad Roads on October 3, 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.*