Comparison

XCOM 2 Collection vs Crying Suns

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

XCOM 2 Collection

Lead a resistance against an alien occupation on Earth. Engage in turn-based tactical combat, customize your soldiers, and undertake unique missions. This collection includes the full game and all DLC packs, optimized for mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Turn-based tactical combat
  • Full game and DLC included
  • Mobile-optimized touch interface
  • Soldier customization
  • Procedurally generated missions
  • Alien resistance gameplay
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READ BEFORE BUYING: Please expand this description and read the full list of supported devices below to confirm that your device is supported. Aliens rule Earth with a new order promising a brilliant future for those who conform, while silencing all those who do not. At the edges of the world, the scattered forces of XCOM gather to defend humanity, ignite a global resistance, and reclaim the planet. Bring down the alien regime from your iPad or iPhone with the XCOM 2 Collection; the complete experience of XCOM 2: War of the Chosen and four DLC packs in a single package with no in-app purchases. COMPLETE COMMAND Delivers all the turn-based tactical challenges of XCOM 2: War of the Chosen. ENGINEERED FOR iOS Lead the Resistance using a touch-screen Command Interface designed for mobile. CUSTOMISE YOUR SQUADS Customise each soldier’s look, loadout and abilities. EVERY GAME A UNIQUE CHALLENGE Direct your forces through a near-infinite combination of goals, missions, and maps. INCLUDES FOUR DLC PACKS Access new missions, soldier types, and enemies with XCOM 2's DLC packs. XCOM 2 Collection requires iOS 18 or later. You need 11GB of free space on your device, though we recommend at least double this to avoid initial installation issues. Supported iPhones: • iPhone XR and later • iPhone SE (2nd generation, 2020) and later • iPhone Air (2025) Supported iPads: • iPad - 8th Generation (2020) and later • iPad mini - 5th Generation (2019) and later • iPad Air - 3rd Generation (2019) and later • iPad Pro - 3rd Generation (2018) and later • If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com © 2026 Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Originally developed by Firaxis Games. Take-Two Interactive Software, 2K, Firaxis Games, XCOM, XCOM 2, and their respective logos are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other marks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

About

Crying Suns

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
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When FTL meets Foundation and Dune: Crying Suns is a tactical rogue-lite that puts you in the role of a space fleet commander as you explore a mysteriously fallen empire. In this story rich experience inspired by Dune and Foundation, each successful run will uncover the truth about the Empire... and yourself as well. Main Features: - Space exploration in a procedurally-generated universe - Tactical fights between battleships and their squadron fleets - More than 300 possible story events - A deep and dramatic storyline structured in 6 chapters - A dark and disturbing atmosphere inspired by our favorite S-F universes (Foundation, Dune, Battlestar Galactica) First released on PC and Mac, the indie hit Crying Suns was carefully redesigned for mobile and tablets, including a revamped interface and intuitive touchscreen interactions. Pay once to get the full Crying Suns experience! No ads, no F2P mechanics! All future updates included. Supported languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese If you encounter any problem, please contact us at contact@cryingsuns.com with as much information as possible on the issue.

Screenshots

XCOM 2 Collection4 screens
Crying Suns4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Crying Suns at 4.8 against XCOM 2 Collection's 4.2. Crying Suns also leads on price ($8.99 vs $14.99) and review sentiment (73% vs 64%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

XCOM 2 Collection costs $14.99 and Crying Suns $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crying Suns holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 860 and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of XCOM 2 Collection's written reviews are positive against 73% of Crying Suns's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
XCOM 2 Collection versus Crying Suns: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXCOM 2 CollectionCrying Suns
Price$14.99$8.99 — better
Rating4.2 (860 ratings)4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.5% of reviews72.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8602.1K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#62 — better#89
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.4 GB1014 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperFeral Interactive LtdAlternative Shift

Customer experience

XCOM 2 Collection

All ratings860 ratings
Positive79.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative17.3%
Written reviews458 reviews
Positive63.5%
Neutral9.6%
Negative26.9%

Crying Suns

All ratings2,136 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews285 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative17.9%

User reviews

XCOM 2 Collection

From 860 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 🎮 Excellent mobile controls
  • 💎 Full game experience with DLC
  • 👍 Faithful port of PC version

Room to improve

  • 🔋 High battery drain
  • 🔍 Graphical downgrade from PC
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🤔 Difficulty with double-tap movement

Crying Suns

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

XCOM 2 Collection

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to change equipment
  • Crashes on certain missions
  • Disappearing save files
  • Issues with device compatibility

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Provide option to disable War of the Chosen
  • Improve camera controls and UI
  • Add more graphical settings

Crying Suns

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

In-app purchases

None

XCOM 2 Collection

No in-app purchases

None

Crying Suns

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XCOM 2 Collection free?
XCOM 2 Collection costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crying Suns free?
Crying Suns costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, XCOM 2 Collection or Crying Suns?
Crying Suns is rated higher. XCOM 2 Collection averages 4.2 out of 5 from 860 ratings, while Crying Suns averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.
Do XCOM 2 Collection or Crying Suns have ads?
Neither XCOM 2 Collection nor Crying Suns shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XCOM 2 Collection or Crying Suns?
XCOM 2 Collection ships an update monthly, and Crying Suns monthly. Most recently, XCOM 2 Collection was updated on October 17, 2026 and Crying Suns on October 19, 2026.
Which is more popular, XCOM 2 Collection or Crying Suns?
XCOM 2 Collection currently peaks at #62 in the App Store charts, and Crying Suns at #89. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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