# Planescape vs Crying Suns

The clearest difference is rating: Crying Suns at 4.8 against Planescape's 4.1. Crying Suns also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 134) and review sentiment (73% vs 58%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Planescape costs $9.99 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crying Suns has 2.2K ratings behind it against 134, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Planescape's written reviews are positive against 73% of Crying Suns's.

Planescape ships an update every 6 weeks, Crying Suns monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planescape | Crying Suns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$8.99** |
| Rating | [4.1 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planescape-torment/id1138916291/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crying-suns/id1511788295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 134 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **72.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #152 | **#84** |
| Size | 1.7 GB | 1014 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Overhaul Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/869400201) | [Alternative Shift](https://appshunter.io/developer/394617049) |

## What reviewers say

### Planescape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planescape-torment/id1138916291)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a story-rich, tactical RPG adventure in a dark fantasy city. Uncover secrets of past lives, explore strange planes, and solve unique puzzles with a party of bizarre companions. This enhanced edition offers a classic experience with modern improvements.

**Highlights:** Story-rich tactical roleplaying, Explore Sigil and the Outer Planes, Assemble a party of unique companions, Solve unconventional puzzles, 50+ hour RPG classic, Enhanced edition with curated updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📖 Exceptional storytelling and narrative depth
- 🎮 Faithful port of classic CRPG masterpiece
- 🎨 Well-preserved original art and atmosphere
- 📱 Works smoothly on iPad with quality-of-life improvements
- 🎵 Excellent voice acting and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 UI too small on iPhone screens
- 🖱️ Touch controls feel clunky compared to mouse/keyboard
- 🐛 Frequent crashes on older iPad models
- 🚪 Difficult to navigate through doorways
- ⌨️ No external keyboard/mouse support on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup with certain language settings
- Crashes after Ravel battle
- Key items not recognized in inventory (e.g., scalpel, mortuary key)
- Audio stuttering in cutscenes
- No sound on some devices

**Requested features**

- Russian language localization
- Spanish language translation
- French language support (currently missing)
- German language support
- Italian language localization


### Crying Suns

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

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Paid · Role Playing, #153 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 Planescape free?

Planescape costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crying Suns free?

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

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

Crying Suns is rated higher. Planescape averages 4.1 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while Crying Suns averages 4.8 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Planescape or Crying Suns have ads?

Neither Planescape nor Crying Suns shows ads.

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

Planescape ships an update every 6 weeks, and Crying Suns monthly. Most recently, Planescape was updated on October 26, 2026 and Crying Suns on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Planescape or Crying Suns?

Planescape currently peaks at #152 in the App Store charts, and Crying Suns at #84. 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.*