# Star Trek Timelines vs Crying Suns

The clearest difference is price: Star Trek Timelines at Free against Crying Suns's $8.99. Star Trek Timelines also leads on ratings volume (7.5K vs 2.2K). Crying Suns's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Star Trek Timelines is free to download; Crying Suns costs $8.99 up front. Star Trek Timelines sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Crying Suns asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crying Suns holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.5K and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Star Trek Timelines's written reviews are positive against 73% of Crying Suns's.

Star Trek Timelines ships an update every 6 weeks, Crying Suns monthly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Trek Timelines | Crying Suns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-trek-timelines/id1001250333/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crying-suns/id1511788295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.5K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **72.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #134 | **#78** |
| Size | 193 MB | 1014 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tilting Point Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/501830754) | [Alternative Shift](https://appshunter.io/developer/394617049) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Trek Timelines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-trek-timelines/id1001250333)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a sci-fi adventure across the Star Trek universe. Assemble iconic crews, command legendary starships, and engage in epic space battles. Build alliances, conquer planets, and save the galaxy from a time anomaly.

**Highlights:** Assemble crews from all Star Trek series, Command iconic starships, Join alliances and occupy space, Engage in 3D starship battles (PvE/PvP), Upgrade battleships and characters, Explore infinite universes

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Card Purchase | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stick of Dilithium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ensign Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chunk of Dilithium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cadet Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Dilithium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Commander Offer | $24.99 | one-time |
| Box of Dilithium | $49.99 | one-time |
| Admiral Offer | $49.99 | one-time |
| Shipment of Dilithium | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 True to Star Trek franchise
- 🤖 Vast collection of characters
- 🌟 Impressive graphics and attention to detail

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Heavily focused on in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Repetitive and grindy gameplay
- 🤯 Overwhelming for new players
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Incorrect character/ship stats
- Unreliable server connectivity
- Inventory management problems

**Requested features**

- More interactive ship battles
- Improved fleet management features
- Better tutorial and onboarding process
- Increased free-to-play progression


### Crying Suns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crying-suns/id1511788295)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Paid · Role Playing, #138 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Command a space fleet in a tactical rogue-lite inspired by classic sci-fi. Explore a procedurally generated universe, engage in strategic ship battles, and uncover a deep storyline across six chapters. Experience a rich narrative and atmospheric gameplay designed for mobile.

**Highlights:** Procedurally-generated space exploration, Tactical battleship and squadron fleet combat, Over 300 story events, Deep, 6-chapter storyline, Mobile-optimized interface

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 🌟 Amazing atmosphere and story
- 👍 Engaging combat system
- 💎 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Small text and UI elements
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay and missions

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when using certain ship abilities
- Crashes during end-of-chapter cutscenes
- Progression-blocking bugs preventing access to new content
- Inability to progress past specific story points due to crashes

**Requested features**

- Zoom functionality for combat screen
- Ability to play own music during gameplay
- Endless mode or sandbox option
- Improved tutorial to explain key mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Trek Timelines free?

Star Trek Timelines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Crying Suns free?

Crying Suns costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Star Trek Timelines or Crying Suns?

Crying Suns is rated higher. Star Trek Timelines averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while Crying Suns averages 4.8 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Star Trek Timelines or Crying Suns have ads?

Star Trek Timelines shows ads; Crying Suns does not.

### Which is updated more often, Star Trek Timelines or Crying Suns?

Star Trek Timelines ships an update every 6 weeks, and Crying Suns monthly. Most recently, Star Trek Timelines was updated on November 7, 2026 and Crying Suns on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Star Trek Timelines or Crying Suns?

Star Trek Timelines currently peaks at #134 in the App Store charts, and Crying Suns at #78. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*