# OLYM vs Close Cities

The clearest difference is rating: Close Cities at 4.8 against OLYM's 4.0. Close Cities also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 48%) and ratings volume (356 vs 23). OLYM's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OLYM sells 7 one-off in-app purchases 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Close Cities has 356 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of OLYM's written reviews are positive against 69% of Close Cities's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OLYM | Close Cities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olym/id957694202/reviews) | **[4.8 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **356** |
| Positive reviews | 48.3% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oink Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/532425963) | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) |

## What reviewers say

### OLYM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olym/id957694202)

A simple puzzle game where players tap connected pieces to clear levels and increase their score. It features a variety of puzzle mechanisms across 130 levels and allows for friendly competition. Enjoy a relaxing experience with no time limits and quality art and music.

**Highlights:** Gather connected pieces, Increase your score, 130 different levels, Simple tap controls, No time limits, Challenge friends

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 21 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Lives & People | $3.99 | one-time |
| 52 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 105 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 214 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 556 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to understand
- 💡 Addictive gameplay
- ✨ Nice graphics and design
- ⏱️ Good for passing time
- 🧠 Mentally engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚖️ Too much luck involved
- 🐌 Slow loading times
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ❓ Unclear instructions/gameplay
- 💰 Pay-to-win/in-app purchase reliance

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- App fails to launch after updates
- Game not ending properly or registering wins/losses incorrectly
- Levels not loading or becoming inaccessible
- Incorrect display of text (亂碼)

**Requested features**

- Clearer instructions and tutorials
- Option to disable notification badges
- Improved game balance (less luck-dependent)
- Faster loading and transitions
- More varied gameplay mechanics


### 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 OLYM free?

OLYM 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, OLYM or Close Cities?

Close Cities is rated higher. OLYM averages 4.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Close Cities averages 4.8 from 356 ratings.

### Do OLYM or Close Cities have ads?

Close Cities shows ads; OLYM does not.

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

OLYM ships an update every 3 weeks, and Close Cities every 3 weeks. Most recently, OLYM was updated on October 4, 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.*