# Gladiabots vs Crying Suns

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crying Suns at none against Gladiabots's 5. Crying Suns also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 90). Gladiabots's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $8.99) and review sentiment (87% vs 73%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Gladiabots costs $3.99 and Crying Suns $8.99 up front. Gladiabots sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Crying Suns asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crying Suns holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crying Suns has 2.1K ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Gladiabots'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.

Gladiabots ships an update every 2 weeks, Crying Suns monthly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gladiabots | Crying Suns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gladiabots/id1469623947/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crying-suns/id1511788295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 90 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.2% of reviews** | 72.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#89** |
| Size | 182 MB | 1014 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sebastien Dubois](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469623946) | [Alternative Shift](https://appshunter.io/developer/394617049) |

## What reviewers say

### Gladiabots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gladiabots/id1469623947)

Design the AI for your robot squad and deploy them in strategic combat. Refine your tactics through a single-player campaign and online multiplayer modes. Customize your robots and compete in various game modes without ads or pay-to-win mechanics.

**Highlights:** Create and program robot AI, Customize robot crew, Single player campaign, Online multiplayer modes, Multiple game modes, Tournament creation, Asynchronous multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hello World Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Script Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Algorithm Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Automaton Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Neural Network Pack | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative programming concept
- 🧠 Great for learning logic/programming
- 👍 Satisfying to see AI work
- 🚀 Deep and complex gameplay
- 😊 Rewarding when AI works

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Steep learning curve
- 🤔 UI can be confusing
- 📚 Tutorials can be complex
- 💸 Some find it expensive
- ⚠️ English-only wiki/hints

**Reported bugs**

- iOS version not up-to-date
- AI logic bugs/unexpected behavior
- Screen not fitting iPad Pro
- Game not running on older iPads

**Requested features**

- Korean language support
- Option to toggle FPS (30/60)
- Add more robots
- "Quit" confirmation button in training


### Crying Suns

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

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Paid · Role Playing, #143 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 Gladiabots free?

Gladiabots costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Crying Suns free?

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

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

Crying Suns is rated higher. Gladiabots averages 4.5 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Crying Suns averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Gladiabots or Crying Suns have ads?

Neither Gladiabots nor Crying Suns shows ads.

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

Gladiabots ships an update every 2 weeks, and Crying Suns monthly. Most recently, Gladiabots was updated on October 19, 2026 and Crying Suns on October 19, 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.*