# SPL vs Crying Suns

The clearest difference is rating: Crying Suns at 4.8 against SPL's 4.0. Crying Suns also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 124). SPL's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $8.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

SPL costs $2.99 and Crying Suns $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Crying Suns holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crying Suns has 2.1K ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of SPL's written reviews are positive against 73% of Crying Suns's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SPL ships an update every 11 months, Crying Suns monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPL | Crying Suns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spl-t/id1021971213/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crying-suns/id1511788295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 124 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.9% of reviews** | 72.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#107** |
| Size | 89 MB | 1014 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Simogo AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/404446783) | [Alternative Shift](https://appshunter.io/developer/394617049) |

## What reviewers say

### SPL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spl-t/id1021971213)

A minimalist puzzle game designed to challenge your intellect. Experience a deceptively simple yet deeply engaging gameplay experience that will test your problem-solving skills.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Challenging puzzles, Intellectual gameplay, Engaging experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Elegant and minimalist design
- 🧠 Surprisingly deep and challenging
- 💡 Hidden features and surprises

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
- 🔋 Drains battery even when not playing
- 🔇 No option to mute sound effects
- 🤔 Confusing instructions and lack of guidance

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPhone X and newer devices
- Game disappears when no more moves are available

**Requested features**

- Restart/reset option
- Leaderboards and achievements
- Ability to save progress
- Option to adjust color scheme


### Crying Suns

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

**Currently charting:** #107 Top Paid · Role Playing, #159 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 SPL free?

SPL costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crying Suns free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SPL or Crying Suns?

Crying Suns is rated higher. SPL averages 4.0 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Crying Suns averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do SPL or Crying Suns have ads?

Neither SPL nor Crying Suns shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SPL or Crying Suns?

SPL ships an update every 11 months, and Crying Suns monthly. Most recently, SPL was updated on October 18, 2026 and Crying Suns 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.*