Crying Suns vs Solitaire Rogue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Solitaire Rogue
Experience classic solitaire with a roguelike twist. Survive rounds, earn gold, and unlock powerful charms to alter gameplay. Discover dozens of unique abilities and adapt your strategy for endless replayability.
- Classic solitaire gameplay
- Roguelike progression
- Collectable charms
- Strategic depth
- Endless replayability
- No ads, timers, or pay-to-win
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Solitaire Rogue combines the classic card game you know with roguelike progression and six original songs that keeps you coming back for more. HOW IT WORKS Play traditional solitaire, but with a twist — survive as many rounds as you can. Each round you clear earns gold. Spend your gold in the shop to unlock powerful charms that change how you play. COLLECT CHARMS Discover dozens of unique charms, from common abilities to legendary game-changers: • Draw extra cards • Earn bonus gold • Gain powerful combo multipliers • Unlock special moves • And many more surprises ROGUELIKE STRATEGY Every run is different. Choose your charms wisely, adapt your strategy, and push for your highest score. Will you play it safe or risk it all for legendary rewards? FEATURES • Classic solitaire gameplay with strategic depth • 50+ unique charms to discover • Endless replayability • Beautiful card designs • No ads, no timers, no pay-to-win How far can you go?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Solitaire Rogue at 100% against Crying Suns's 73%. Solitaire Rogue also leads on price ($2.99 vs $8.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Crying Suns's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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
Crying Suns costs $8.99 and Solitaire Rogue $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Solitaire Rogue holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crying Suns has 2.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Crying Suns's written reviews are positive against 100% of Solitaire Rogue's.
| Parameter | Crying Suns | Solitaire Rogue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.1K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #78 — better | #134 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1014 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alternative Shift | Lars Tray |
Customer experience
Crying Suns
Solitaire Rogue
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
Solitaire Rogue
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Crying Suns
No in-app purchases
Solitaire Rogue
No in-app purchases
Questions
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