# Star Command vs Crying Suns

The clearest difference is rating: Crying Suns at 4.8 against Star Command's 4.0. Crying Suns also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Star Command's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $8.99) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Star Command costs $2.99 and Crying Suns $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Crying Suns holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 905 and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Star Command's written reviews are positive against 73% of Crying Suns's.

Star Command ships an update every 10 days, Crying Suns monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Command | Crying Suns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (905 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-command/id632079234/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crying-suns/id1511788295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 905 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | **72.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | #183 |
| Size | 101 MB | 1014 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Star Command, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/632079238) | [Alternative Shift](https://appshunter.io/developer/394617049) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Command

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-command/id632079234)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Paid · Strategy, #123 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Command your own starship, recruit and level up your crew, and explore a vast universe. Engage in tactical combat, manage ship roles, and make decisions that impact your journey through space.

**Highlights:** Build and command your starship, Hire and level up crew members, Explore the universe, Defend against alien civilizations, Tactical combat and ship management, Multiple ship hull choices, Discover alien species

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing game
- 🚀 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 🚀 Great music and visuals
- 👍 No in-app purchases
- 👍 Replayability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🐛 UI issues (e.g. buttons off-screen)
- 🔍 Short story/content
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔍 Lack of updates/new content

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Crew members getting stuck or lost
- Weapons/UI elements disappearing
- Progression/save data issues

**Requested features**

- More ships, rooms, and customization options
- Expanded story and missions
- Multiplayer and co-op modes
- Ability to board enemy ships
- Improved crew management and AI


### Crying Suns

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

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Paid · Role Playing (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 Star Command free?

Star Command costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crying Suns free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Star Command or Crying Suns?

Crying Suns is rated higher. Star Command averages 4.0 out of 5 from 905 ratings, while Crying Suns averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Star Command or Crying Suns have ads?

Neither Star Command nor Crying Suns shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Command or Crying Suns?

Star Command ships an update every 10 days, and Crying Suns monthly. Most recently, Star Command was updated on October 15, 2026 and Crying Suns on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Star Command or Crying Suns?

Star Command currently peaks at #106 in the App Store charts, and Crying Suns at #183. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*