# Sheltered vs Crying Suns

The clearest difference is rating: Crying Suns at 4.8 against Sheltered's 4.1. Crying Suns also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 57%) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 355). Sheltered's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $8.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Sheltered costs $3.99 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 2.1K ratings behind it against 355, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Sheltered's written reviews are positive against 73% of Crying Suns's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sheltered | Crying Suns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (355 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheltered/id1217949099/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crying-suns/id1511788295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 355 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.0% of reviews | **72.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #141 | **#83** |
| Size | 402 MB | 1014 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Team17 Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/321369234) | [Alternative Shift](https://appshunter.io/developer/394617049) |

## What reviewers say

### Sheltered

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheltered/id1217949099)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Manage your family's survival in a post-apocalyptic world. Gather resources, make tough moral choices, and defend your underground shelter from threats. Strategize combat and develop your family's skills to endure the harsh new reality.

**Highlights:** Disaster management, Resource gathering, Moral decision-making, Shelter defense, Crafting weapons, Turn-based combat, Family skill development

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and fun
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🕹️ Poor controls and UI
- 🍔 Difficulty finding food
- 🔍 Lack of tutorial and explanations

**Reported bugs**

- Expedition parties disappearing
- Shower functionality issues
- Inventory management problems
- Freezing and crashing on load

**Requested features**

- Add sandbox mode
- Improve expedition system
- Implement cloud save
- Update for larger screens
- Add more content and updates


### Crying Suns

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

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Paid · Role Playing, #129 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 Sheltered free?

Sheltered costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crying Suns free?

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

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

Crying Suns is rated higher. Sheltered averages 4.1 out of 5 from 355 ratings, while Crying Suns averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Sheltered or Crying Suns have ads?

Neither Sheltered nor Crying Suns shows ads.

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

Sheltered currently peaks at #141 in the App Store charts, and Crying Suns at #83. 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.*