Comparison

Grow Guides vs SimpleCities

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Grow Guides

Features
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Grow Guides is the essential companion app for GT players looking to elevate their gameplay experience. Whether you're a beginner learning the basics or an experienced player aiming for pro status, our comprehensive resources will help you excel in this popular sandbox MMO. Why Choose Grow Guides: • Complete Gameplay Guides - Master farming, and trading, with detailed, easy-to-follow tutorials • Item Encyclopedia - Access information on thousands of items with our powerful search feature • Pro Tips & Strategies - Learn advanced techniques used by top players to maximize profits and gameplay efficiency • Regular Updates - Stay informed about the latest game changes, events, and opportunities Key Features: • Intuitive, user-friendly interface designed for quick information access • Offline access to guides and resources • Detailed item descriptions including rarity, value, and crafting requirements • Search functionality that finds items instantly Join thousands of players who have improved their GT experience with Grow Guides. Download now and start your journey toward becoming a pro! By using Grow Guides you agree to our [Terms of Service](https://www.termsandconditionsgenerator.com/live.php?token=d7KRfLSctPIQpolk5wI0CDGOyrFYYgzu) and [Privacy Policy](https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/6760ae83-88d4-4fa6-9413-30a326729321). Developer Contact: yuanaldy@gmail.com

About

SimpleCities

Features
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Build a city. Keep it running. SimpleCities brings classic city simulation to iPhone with a native, touch-first interface. Start with open land, build roads and power, zone new neighborhoods, balance the budget, and watch your city grow one decision at a time. Every city develops differently. Residents need homes, businesses need customers, industry needs workers, and everything depends on power and transportation. As the population grows, you will face traffic, pollution, crime, fires, blackouts, and increasing demand for public services. Features: • Build residential, commercial, and industrial districts • Draw roads, rails, and power lines directly with your finger • Manage taxes and funding for roads, police, and fire protection • Track traffic, pollution, crime, land value, growth, and city services • Respond to fires, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, monsters, and other disasters • Play eight classic city emergency scenarios • Inspect your city with detailed data maps and reports • Pause or adjust the simulation speed at any time • Save multiple versions of your city and restore earlier progress • Import and export compatible classic city files • Choose from several visual themes, including the original classic style • Learn the game with a complete Field Guide for new mayors SimpleCities is easy to start and difficult to master. A healthy city needs more than roads and buildings. It needs planning, patience, and a mayor who can survive the annual budget.

Screenshots

Grow Guides4 screens
SimpleCities4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SimpleCities at every 3 days against Grow Guides's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grow Guides ships an update every 3 weeks, SimpleCities every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Grow Guides versus SimpleCities: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrow GuidesSimpleCities
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB31 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAldy Yuan Guruh NugrohoKtisis Web, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Grow Guides

No in-app purchases

None

SimpleCities

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grow Guides free?
Grow Guides is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimpleCities free?
SimpleCities is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Grow Guides or SimpleCities have ads?
Neither Grow Guides nor SimpleCities shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grow Guides or SimpleCities?
Grow Guides ships an update every 3 weeks, and SimpleCities every 3 days. Most recently, Grow Guides was updated on October 24, 2026 and SimpleCities on October 25, 2026.

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