# Galaxy Attack vs Crying Suns

The clearest difference is price: Galaxy Attack at Free against Crying Suns's $8.99. Galaxy Attack also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (656K vs 2.2K). Crying Suns's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Galaxy Attack is free to download; Crying Suns costs $8.99 up front. Galaxy Attack sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Crying Suns asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Galaxy Attack against 4.8 for Crying Suns. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galaxy Attack has 656K ratings behind it against 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Galaxy Attack's written reviews are positive against 73% of Crying Suns's.

Galaxy Attack ships an update every 3 days, Crying Suns monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galaxy Attack | Crying Suns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (656K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-attack-alien-shooter/id1176011642/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crying-suns/id1511788295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **656K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | 52.3% of reviews | **72.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #70 | **#59** |
| Size | 462 MB | 1014 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dino Game Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777402278) | [Alternative Shift](https://appshunter.io/developer/394617049) |

## What reviewers say

### Galaxy Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-attack-alien-shooter/id1176011642)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Free · Action, #117 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Pilot a lone spaceship to defend Earth from relentless alien swarms in this classic space shooter. Upgrade your weapons and skills to overcome increasingly difficult challenges across numerous levels and intense boss battles.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer mode, High quality graphics, Active skills, 140 levels, Boss battles, Gun and laser upgrades

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Crystal Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 2 Crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Military Chest x10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20 Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| X2 Win Point, Zero Lose Point | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Coin (Flash Sale) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Event Item Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50 Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stone Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $9.99 | one-time |
| 120 Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer: 400 Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| 40,000 Event coins | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome graphics
- 🕹️ Fun retro arcade style
- 👍 Variety of game modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Unbalanced matchmaking in PvP
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Lost progress and purchases
- Rewards not registering properly
- Connectivity issues in PvP

**Requested features**

- Improved skill-based matchmaking
- More free currency and upgrades
- Ability to select purchased ships
- Reduced difficulty curve
- Better customer support


### Crying Suns

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

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Paid · Role Playing, #106 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 Galaxy Attack free?

Galaxy Attack 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, Galaxy Attack or Crying Suns?

Crying Suns is rated higher. Galaxy Attack averages 4.7 out of 5 from 656K ratings, while Crying Suns averages 4.8 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Galaxy Attack or Crying Suns have ads?

Galaxy Attack shows ads; Crying Suns does not.

### Which is updated more often, Galaxy Attack or Crying Suns?

Galaxy Attack ships an update every 3 days, and Crying Suns monthly. Most recently, Galaxy Attack was updated on October 29, 2026 and Crying Suns on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Galaxy Attack or Crying Suns?

Galaxy Attack currently peaks at #70 in the App Store charts, and Crying Suns at #59. 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.*