Best City Story Apps & Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated November 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our city story list covers 249+ iPhone apps and games updated through November 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top City Story Apps & Games (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Restaurant StoryRestaurant StoryFree4.2★ (7.6K)YesYesNov 2026
2SimCity BuildItSimCity BuildItFree4.1★ (88K)YesYesNov 2026
3City Stories – PodcastsCity Stories – PodcastsFree—NoNoJul 2026
4Bakery StoryBakery StoryFree4.3★ (16K)YesYesNov 2026
5Town City - Building SimulatorTown City - Building SimulatorFree4.7★ (1.5K)YesYesNov 2026
6City Story Metro™City Story Metro™Free4.2★ (2.8K)NoYesOct 2026
7Citytopia® Build Your Own CityCitytopia® Build Your Own CityFree4.5★ (3.6K)YesYesNov 2026
8City Island 2: Building StoryCity Island 2: Building StoryFree4.3★ (126)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for City Story

Restaurant Story#1

Restaurant Story by Storm8 Studios

Master Chef Cooking Game
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.2(7.6K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Design, decorate, and customize your own virtual restaurant. Serve delicious meals to customers and socialize with other players. New content is added weekly to keep your culinary empire growing.

SimCity BuildIt#2

SimCity BuildIt by Electronic Arts

Build your extraordinary city.
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.1😐(88K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#77in Games
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Design and build your dream city, managing resources and citizen happiness. Trade with other players, compete in challenges, and defend your metropolis from disasters and rivals. Unlock new buildings and regions to expand your unique urban landscape.

What We Love

  • 🌟 Great game
  • 🌇 Beautiful graphics
  • 🕹️ Enjoyable gameplay
  • 🤝 Supportive club community
  • 🕰️ Relaxing and not too demanding

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🕰️ Slow progression without paying
  • 🔍 Difficult to find needed items
  • 🤖 Aggressive monetization tactics
  • 🤯 Frustrating club war mechanics

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FAQ about City Story

What are the best city story apps & games for iPhone?
Restaurant Story tops our city story apps & games ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.2-star average from 7.6K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top city story apps & games we rank are free to download, including Restaurant Story and SimCity BuildIt.
Restaurant Story shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ city story apps & games on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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