# Out There vs Crying Suns

The clearest difference is rating: Crying Suns at 4.8 against Out There's 4.4. Crying Suns also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 376). Out There's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $8.99). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Out There costs $4.99 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crying Suns has 2.2K ratings behind it against 376, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Out There's written reviews are positive against 73% of Crying Suns's.

Out There ships an update every 2 months, Crying Suns monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Out There | Crying Suns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (376 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/out-there-edition/id799471892/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crying-suns/id1511788295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 376 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.3% of reviews | **72.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | #109 |
| Size | 212 MB | 1014 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [StoreRider](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779731671) | [Alternative Shift](https://appshunter.io/developer/394617049) |

## What reviewers say

### Out There

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/out-there-edition/id799471892)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Paid · Role Playing, #120 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Embark on a challenging space survival adventure where you must manage resources, explore a procedurally generated galaxy, and unravel a compelling narrative. Encounter alien species and make critical choices to determine the fate of humanity.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated galaxy exploration, Resource management and crafting, Handwritten narrative adventures, Multiple endings, Discover and upgrade spaceships, Engage with alien life

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Well-made game
- 🌟 Immersive atmosphere
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and music
- 📚 Engaging story and writing
- 🔁 High replayability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Heavily reliant on RNG
- 🤯 Extremely difficult, even on easy mode
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🧭 Lack of clear progression/strategy
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and performance issues on newer devices
- Bugs causing lost progress or broken mechanics

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings
- Save/load functionality
- More varied gameplay and content
- Optimization for newer devices


### Crying Suns

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

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Paid · Role Playing, #174 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 Out There free?

Out There costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crying Suns free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Out There or Crying Suns?

Crying Suns is rated higher. Out There averages 4.4 out of 5 from 376 ratings, while Crying Suns averages 4.8 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Out There or Crying Suns have ads?

Neither Out There nor Crying Suns shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Out There or Crying Suns?

Out There ships an update every 2 months, and Crying Suns monthly. Most recently, Out There was updated on October 26, 2026 and Crying Suns on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Out There or Crying Suns?

Out There currently peaks at #64 in the App Store charts, and Crying Suns at #109. 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.*