Comparison

Crying Suns vs Dice

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

Head to head
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.

About

Dice

Features
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Whether you're a dungeon master, a board game aficionado, or just someone who loves the thrill of chance, Dice Master has you covered. Key Features: - Multiple Dice Types: From classic d6 to d20 and beyond, roll any standard gaming dice with a tap. - Custom Dice Creator: Need a d7 or d30? Create and save custom dice for your unique gaming needs. - Multi-Dice Rolls: Roll multiple dice at once and see your results instantly. - Modifiers: Add or subtract modifiers to your rolls for more complex game mechanics. - Roll History: Keep track of your previous rolls with a detailed history log. - Critical Success/Failure Alerts: Get excited with special animations for natural 20s and groan at those dreaded natural 1s! - Sleek Design: Enjoy a modern, intuitive interface that makes dice rolling a visual treat. - Widget Support: Quick roll your favorite dice right from your home screen (coming soon).

Screenshots

Crying Suns4 screens
Dice3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dice at Free against Crying Suns's $8.99. Crying Suns's advantage is chart position (#85 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On 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

Dice is free to download; Crying Suns costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Crying Suns versus Dice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrying SunsDice
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (2.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.2K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#85 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size1014 MB0 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAlternative ShiftSimon Aytes

Bugs and requests

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

Dice

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Crying Suns

No in-app purchases

None

Dice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crying Suns free?
Crying Suns costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dice free?
Dice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Crying Suns or Dice have ads?
Neither Crying Suns nor Dice shows ads.

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