# RADD vs Close Cities

The clearest difference is ads: RADD at none against Close Cities's shown. RADD also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Close Cities's advantage is ratings volume (356 vs 29). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RADD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Close Cities sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. 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 RADD against 4.8 for Close Cities. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Close Cities has 356 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of RADD's written reviews are positive against 69% of Close Cities's.

RADD ships an update fortnightly, Close Cities every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RADD | Close Cities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radd/id653804398/reviews) | [4.8 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **356** |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toast - Apps and Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/393055476) | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) |

## What reviewers say

### RADD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radd/id653804398)

Test your reflexes and improve your math skills with this fast-paced addition game. Swipe numbers to merge and add them quickly to increase your score before the timer runs out. Compete with friends and enjoy colorful, addictive gameplay.

**Highlights:** Swipe to merge numbers, Add numbers for score, Timed gameplay, Power-ups for boosts, Compete with friends' scores, Improve addition skills

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Points | $0.99 | one-time |


### 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RADD free?

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

### Is Close Cities free?

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

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

RADD and Close Cities are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 29 and 356 ratings respectively.

### Do RADD or Close Cities have ads?

Close Cities shows ads; RADD does not.

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

RADD ships an update fortnightly, and Close Cities every 3 weeks. Most recently, RADD was updated on October 12, 2026 and Close Cities on October 12, 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.*