Skycrane vs Crown Assistant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Skycrane
This app assists players of GMT Games' Red Dust Rebellion by automating non-player actions and guiding player turns. It manages game mechanics like card play and scoring, significantly reducing playtime and making the game more accessible for solo or group play.
- Automates non-player actions
- Assists player turns with valid options
- Supports any player/non-player combination
- Manages card play, turn sequences, and scoring
- Reduces game playing time
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A player helper app for GMT Games' Red Dust Rebellion. Features • Automates running of the non-player sides • A player turn assistant - by only showing valid play options, the player can plan their move more easily • Handles any combination of players and non-players. Whether you're soloing one faction, playing four-handed solo or needing to supplement your gaming group of three, Skycrane has you covered. • Manages card play, turn sequences and scoring. • Dramatically reduced playing time means the game will hit the table more often.
Crown Assistant
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John Company – Crown Assistant Take command of the Crown and experience John Company like never before! Whether you’re playing solo or with two players, this assistant handles all Crown AI decisions for you — so you can focus on strategy and storytelling. FEATURES • Fully customizable setup (1–2 players, difficulty, deregulation options) • Bilingual interface (English/French) • Smart Crown management powered by official AI cards and the Cown handbook • Automatic handling of climate and round transitions • Step-by-step guidance through every phase of play • Built-in tracking for favors and cubes • Auto-save your game and pick up where you left off ABOUT JOHN COMPANY John Company is a board game designed by Cole Wehrle and published by Wehrlegig Games. This app is an unofficial companion tool and is not affiliated with Wehrlegig Games.
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Verdict
Skycrane and Crown Assistant are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Skycrane ships an update weekly, Crown Assistant every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Skycrane | Crown Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Prabha Pillay | Mathieu Gaspar |
In-app purchases
Skycrane
No in-app purchases
Crown Assistant
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Skycrane free?
Is Crown Assistant free?
Do Skycrane or Crown Assistant have ads?
Which is updated more often, Skycrane or Crown Assistant?
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