# Xenowerk Tactics vs Crying Suns

The clearest difference is price: Xenowerk Tactics at Free against Crying Suns's $8.99. Xenowerk Tactics also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Crying Suns's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Xenowerk Tactics is free to download; Crying Suns costs $8.99 up front. Xenowerk Tactics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Crying Suns asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crying Suns holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crying Suns has 2.2K ratings behind it against 341, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Xenowerk Tactics'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.

Xenowerk Tactics ships an update every 3 weeks, Crying Suns monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Xenowerk Tactics | Crying Suns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (341 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xenowerk-tactics/id1469037103/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crying-suns/id1511788295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 341 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.5% of reviews** | 72.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#98** |
| Size | 572 MB | 1014 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pixelbite](https://appshunter.io/developer/428934441) | [Alternative Shift](https://appshunter.io/developer/394617049) |

## What reviewers say

### Xenowerk Tactics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xenowerk-tactics/id1469037103)

Lead an emergency response team in a post-disaster apocalyptic adventure. Explore infected zones, scavenge resources, and engage in real-time combat against mutant hordes. Manage your base and operatives to either cover up the incident or save the world.

**Highlights:** Squad-based real-time combat, World map exploration, Base management, Character development, Single-player offline gameplay, Tactical pause for orders

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FULL GAME | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice game help with easier experience
- 🚀 Great fun, nicely made
- 🚀 Excellent game, well worth purchasing the full version
- 👍 Addictive, enjoyable and a well made game
- 👍 Handheld AAA game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Charged 60 instead of 6.99
- 🐛 Won't let me play
- 🐛 Unintentional or not, getting mutations for things that operatives already have
- 🐛 Uneven difficulty curve
- 🐛 Repetitive, not much content for the price point

**Reported bugs**

- Won't let me run the missions
- Game just loads with white loading dots, cannot play
- Keeps crashing

**Requested features**

- Add a super easy mode for people who are really bad
- More interesting combat, more depth to exploration
- Loot, finding gear and weapons to distribute among operators
- More interesting character progression and customization
- More dramatic effects of trauma and horror


### Crying Suns

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

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Paid · Role Playing, #154 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 Xenowerk Tactics free?

Xenowerk Tactics 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, Xenowerk Tactics or Crying Suns?

Crying Suns is rated higher. Xenowerk Tactics averages 4.6 out of 5 from 341 ratings, while Crying Suns averages 4.8 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Xenowerk Tactics or Crying Suns have ads?

Neither Xenowerk Tactics nor Crying Suns shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Xenowerk Tactics or Crying Suns?

Xenowerk Tactics ships an update every 3 weeks, and Crying Suns monthly. Most recently, Xenowerk Tactics was updated on November 3, 2026 and Crying Suns on November 11, 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.*