# Lines the Game vs Close Cities

The clearest difference is update cadence: Close Cities at every 3 weeks against Lines the Game's every 4 months. Close Cities also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Lines the Game's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 69%) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 361). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lines the Game 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.

Close Cities holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 361 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Lines the Game's written reviews are positive against 69% of Close Cities's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lines the Game ships an update every 4 months, Close Cities every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lines the Game | Close Cities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lines-the-game/id904207373/reviews) | **[4.8 (361 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 361 |
| Positive reviews | **82.8% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gamious B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/539181337) | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) |

## What reviewers say

### Lines the Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lines-the-game/id904207373)

This abstract puzzle game challenges players to strategically place or remove dots to fill a drawing with color. The goal is to dominate the race with your chosen color, offering quick sessions or extended play. It's a brain-teasing experience perfect for short bursts of downtime.

**Highlights:** Strategic dot placement and removal, Color dominance wins, Multiple game modes (Point, Erase, Cut, Draw, Portal, Mix), Daily Challenges, 500 smart levels, Unlockable achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 🎨 Beautiful minimalist design
- 🎹 Soothing piano soundtrack
- ⏱️ Great for quick play sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎨 Similar colors make it hard to distinguish
- 🔍 Levels can feel repetitive over time
- 🔍 Occasional no-win situations
- 📺 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🐛 Restore purchases not working consistently

**Reported bugs**

- Rope level 57 unwinnable
- Levels not fitting properly on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Level editor mode
- More challenging level designs
- Ability to replay previous daily challenges
- Improved color contrast and accessibility


### 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 Lines the Game free?

Lines the Game 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, Lines the Game or Close Cities?

Close Cities is rated higher. Lines the Game averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Close Cities averages 4.8 from 361 ratings.

### Do Lines the Game or Close Cities have ads?

Both Lines the Game and Close Cities show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lines the Game or Close Cities?

Lines the Game ships an update every 4 months, and Close Cities every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lines the Game was updated on October 16, 2026 and Close Cities on October 19, 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.*