# Baldur's Gate II vs Crying Suns

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.

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.

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.

Baldur's Gate II ships an update every 23 months, Crying Suns monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Baldur's Gate II | Crying Suns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$8.99** |
| Rating | [4.1 (317 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baldurs-gate-ii-ee/id633625517/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crying-suns/id1511788295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 317 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | **72.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #94 | **#46** |
| Size | 3.7 GB | 1014 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Overhaul Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/869400201) | [Alternative Shift](https://appshunter.io/developer/394617049) |

## What reviewers say

### Baldur's Gate II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baldurs-gate-ii-ee/id633625517)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Paid · Role Playing, #149 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Price Paid in Blood | $2.99 | one-time |
| In Defense of the Wild | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Voice in the Dark | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gallery of Heroes | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Crying Suns

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

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Paid · Role Playing, #95 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 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 9, 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 #94 in the App Store charts, and Crying Suns at #46. 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.*