# Close Cities vs Antiqua

The clearest difference is ads: Antiqua at none against Close Cities's shown. Antiqua also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Close Cities's advantage is ratings volume (362 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 Antiqua sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Antiqua holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Close Cities has 362 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Close Cities's written reviews are positive against 100% of Antiqua's.

Close Cities ships an update every 3 weeks, Antiqua daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Close Cities | Antiqua |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (362 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antiqua/id6772756553/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **362** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 158 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) | [JOSE RAFAEL FOURNIER RIVERA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772756555) |

## 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 |


### Antiqua

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antiqua/id6772756553)

Engage with fine art through hexagonal jigsaw puzzles. Piece together masterpieces, learn about their creators, and build a personal gallery of finished works. Offers a relaxing, museum-like experience with various difficulty levels and accessibility features.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal jigsaw puzzles, Learn about art history, Build a personal art gallery, Multiple difficulty levels, Weekly challenges, Accessibility features

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Membership, Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Membership, Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Antiqua Membership | $200.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Close Cities free?

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

### Is Antiqua free?

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

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

Antiqua is rated higher. Close Cities averages 4.8 out of 5 from 362 ratings, while Antiqua averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Close Cities or Antiqua have ads?

Close Cities shows ads; Antiqua does not.

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

Close Cities ships an update every 3 weeks, and Antiqua daily. Most recently, Close Cities was updated on October 24, 2026 and Antiqua on October 25, 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.*