Comparison

SubaraCity vs GREAT TREE (2026)

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

Head to head
About

SubaraCity

Merge blocks of the same color to level them up and transform them into larger buildings. This simple yet engaging puzzle game allows you to build a city by combining blocks, offering hours of immersive fun.

Highlights
  • Merge same-colored blocks
  • Level up blocks into buildings
  • Create and expand a city
  • Simple and intuitive gameplay
  • Time-consuming puzzle experience
Features
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Merge blocks and create a city. You'll become so involved that you'll lose track of time. The rules are simple, and there are no complicated operations. By touching blocks of the same color they are joined, and as they level up they turn into large buildings.

About

GREAT TREE (2026)

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Connect 3 or more matching plants to evolve them into larger plants. Starting from seeds, plants grow into sprouts, grass, flowers, and trees, eventually leading to a great tree. Since plants never move once placed, every decision matters. Enjoy the satisfying feeling of slowly growing and organizing your board. The game features calm colors, simple visuals, and comfortable controls designed for relaxing gameplay. With automatic save support, the game is easy to enjoy even in short play sessions. Take your time, think carefully, and enjoy a relaxing puzzle experience. 【Features】 ・Merge 3 matching plants to evolve them ・Satisfying chain evolutions ・Simple but deep strategic gameplay ・Minimal and calming visual design ・Automatic save system for quick play sessions

Screenshots

SubaraCity4 screens
GREAT TREE (2026)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GREAT TREE (2026) at none against SubaraCity's 4. SubaraCity's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence 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. SubaraCity sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. GREAT TREE (2026) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubaraCity ships an update every 5 days, GREAT TREE (2026) every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SubaraCity versus GREAT TREE (2026): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubaraCityGREAT TREE (2026)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyuji KuwakiMiyuki Matsushita

Bugs and requests

SubaraCity

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Ranking and encyclopedia data disappeared after update
  • Game progress and saved games disappeared after update
  • In-app purchases not restoring
  • Freeze bug not resolved
  • Ads blocking buttons
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  • Building collection bug
  • Inconsistent starts leading to unfair advantages

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add more game modes
  • Option to revert to older BGM and design
  • Add new buildings/themes
  • Add more levels/maps
  • Allow joining larger buildings for higher scores
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  • Add different city themes (Medieval, Native, Chinese Dynasty)
  • Option to pay to remove ads permanently

GREAT TREE (2026)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SubaraCity

One-time4
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Mayor+5$0.99
  • Mayor+10$0.99
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  • Tokyo Pack$1.99
None

GREAT TREE (2026)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SubaraCity free?
SubaraCity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GREAT TREE (2026) free?
GREAT TREE (2026) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SubaraCity or GREAT TREE (2026) have ads?
GREAT TREE (2026) shows ads; SubaraCity does not.
Which is updated more often, SubaraCity or GREAT TREE (2026)?
SubaraCity ships an update every 5 days, and GREAT TREE (2026) every 9 days. Most recently, SubaraCity was updated on October 21, 2026 and GREAT TREE (2026) on October 7, 2026.

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