Comparison

Baldur's Gate II vs Crying Suns

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

Head to head
About

Baldur's Gate II

Embark on an epic fantasy roleplaying adventure as you battle to resist or embrace your dark destiny. Explore vast lands, uncover ancient secrets, and make critical choices that shape your journey. This game offers a rich narrative with multiple expansions and additional content available for purchase.

Highlights
  • Isometric Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying
  • Epic fantasy narrative
  • Multiple story expansions included
  • Additional character-driven quests
  • Character creation and customization
  • Tablet optimized gameplay
Features
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This game is optimized for tablets and not recommended for phones with screen sizes under 7 inches. Kidnapped. Imprisoned. Tortured. The wizard Irenicus holds you captive in his stronghold, attempting to strip you of the powers that are your birthright. As you escape and step back into the wider world, the question at the heart of the Bhaalspawn saga becomes impossible to ignore. Can you resist the evil in your blood and forsake the dark destiny that awaits you? Or will you embrace your monstrous nature within and ascend to godhood as the new Lord of Murder? Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition brings one of the most celebrated RPGs of all time back for modern adventurers, preserving the depth, atmosphere, and storytelling that defined the golden age of cRPGs. Continue the journey you began in Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition, carrying your hero forward into a darker, more ambitious chapter—or forge a new protagonist to shape your own path through the Forgotten Realms. The Enhanced Edition includes the full original experience—Shadows of Amn and Throne of Bhaal—along with a refined arena mode for players who enjoy tactical challenges. Classic Campaign: The original Shadows of Amn adventure, faithfully restored Expansion: Throne of Bhaal, the epic conclusion to the Bhaalspawn saga Arena Challenges: The Black Pits II: Gladiators of Thay, a gauntlet of strategic battles Refined Difficulty Options: Story Mode for relaxed exploration and narrative focus; Legacy of Bhaal for veterans seeking a punishing, old‑school test of skill Fist of the Fallen: Help Rasaad, the Sun Soul Monk, find peace in his quest for vengeance. The following content is available for in-app purchase: - A Price Paid in Blood: Help the Blackguard Dorn Il-Khan appease the bloody demands of his dark patron. - A Voice in the Dark: Recruit the Thief Hexxat and retrieve long-lost artifacts from tombs as far away as Zakhara. - In Defense of the Wild: Stand with Neera the Wild Mage against a ruthless school of Red Wizards. The classic returns with thoughtful refinements that make it smoother to play today while keeping its soul untouched. Note: All translations are text only. Voice-overs are played in English.

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.

Screenshots

Baldur's Gate II4 screens
Crying Suns4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Crying Suns at 4.8 against Baldur's Gate II's 4.1. Crying Suns also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 23 months). Baldur's Gate II's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On ads, chart position and device support 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

Baldur's Gate II costs $9.99 and Crying Suns $8.99 up front. Baldur's Gate II sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Crying Suns asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crying Suns holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crying Suns has 2.2K ratings behind it against 317, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Baldur's Gate II's written reviews are positive against 73% of Crying Suns's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Baldur's Gate II ships an update every 23 months, Crying Suns monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Baldur's Gate II versus Crying Suns: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaldur's Gate IICrying Suns
Price$9.99$8.99 — better
Rating4.1 (317 ratings)4.8 (2.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.6% of reviews72.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3172.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#87#49 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.7 GB1014 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperOverhaul GamesAlternative Shift

Customer experience

Baldur's Gate II

All ratings314 ratings
Positive75.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative20.7%
Written reviews611 reviews
Positive56.6%
Neutral8.8%
Negative34.5%

Crying Suns

All ratings2,136 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews285 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative17.9%

User reviews

Baldur's Gate II

From 317 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Excellent RPG experience
  • 💎 Classic game with great story
  • 🎨 Impressive graphics and visuals
  • 🕹️ Smooth controls and gameplay
  • 🕰️ Huge amount of content and replayability

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Small text and UI elements
  • 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • 🤔 Confusing or lacking tutorials
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

Crying Suns

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun gameplay
  • 🌟 Amazing atmosphere and story
  • 👍 Engaging combat system
  • 💎 Great value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Small text and UI elements
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay and missions

Bugs and requests

Baldur's Gate II

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game-breaking bugs in key quests
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Disappearing NPCs and items
  • Broken multiplayer functionality
  • Difficulty slider not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • French language support
  • Improved character import/export
  • Controller support
  • Larger text and UI scaling options
  • Cloud save/sync across devices

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

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Baldur's Gate II

One-time4
  • A Price Paid in Blood$2.99
  • In Defense of the Wild$2.99
  • A Voice in the Dark$2.99
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  • Gallery of Heroes$2.99
None

Crying Suns

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Baldur's Gate II free?
Baldur's Gate II costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Crying Suns free?
Crying Suns costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Baldur's Gate II or Crying Suns?
Crying Suns is rated higher. Baldur's Gate II averages 4.1 out of 5 from 317 ratings, while Crying Suns averages 4.8 from 2.2K ratings.
Do Baldur's Gate II or Crying Suns have ads?
Neither Baldur's Gate II nor Crying Suns shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Baldur's Gate II or Crying Suns?
Baldur's Gate II ships an update every 23 months, and Crying Suns monthly. Most recently, Baldur's Gate II was updated on November 6, 2026 and Crying Suns on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, Baldur's Gate II or Crying Suns?
Baldur's Gate II currently peaks at #87 in the App Store charts, and Crying Suns at #49. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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