Sunburn! vs The Frostrune
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sunburn!
Guide a spaceship captain to reunite scattered crew members across dangerous planets. Utilize a jetpack to navigate gravity puzzles, avoid cosmic hazards, and reach the sun together. Experience a unique platforming adventure with charming characters.
- 50+ gravity-bending levels
- Navigate asteroid fields and comets
- Unite 14 unique crew members
- Track achievements
- Compete with friends on Game Center
- Discover dangerous planets and obstacles
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Your ship is gone. Your crew is scattered. One option remains. Gather your crew... and jump into the sun. Reunite your shipmates and hurtle toward the end in 50+ distinctly dangerous gravity puzzles! ◇ --- --- --- ◇ ◇ Juegos Rancheros: "A super promising debut." ◇ Gamezebo: “4.5/5 Far from iterating, Secret Crush has created a new genre standard.” ◇ 148apps: "4.5/5 "One of the weirdest and best platforming experiences to be had on iOS...A complete delight." ◇ Kaijupop: "3/4 Pops: Exceptional. A significant cut above the crowd." ◇ TouchArcade: "4/5 Well worth checking out." ◇ --- --- --- ◇ Features: ◇ Blast through 50+ challenging, gravity-bending levels ◇ Discover a variety of dangerous new planets and obstacles ◇ Use your jetpack to navigate asteroid fields and avoid deadly comets ◇ Unite and ignite 14 cute crew members, each with their own personality ◇ Track achievements and compete with your friends on Game Center ◇ Astronauts, catstronauts, and a dog named Moosetracks ◇ --- --- --- ◇ You control the captain of a spaceship that is suddenly struck by a comet and destroyed. With no way to get home, the ship's crew is forced to face reality. They're doomed to die. There's no way out. But no matter what their fate may be, one thing is decided for certain. No one dies alone. It's your job to navigate through the universe as the captain and reunite your crew. Hop, blast, and drift your way from planet to planet using your trusty jetpack. Reunite the crew, making sure not to run out of oxygen and leave them to drift in the void. Beware of molten planets, speeding comets, and deadly gravity wells. And when everyone in the sector is reunited, make your way to sun. ◇ --- --- --- ◇ Praise for Sunburn! ◇ Gamezebo: “4.5/5 Far from iterating, Secret Crush has created a new genre standard.” ◇ 148apps: "4.5/5 "One of the weirdest and best platforming experiences to be had on iOS...A complete delight." ◇ Kaijupop: "3/4 Pops: Exceptional. A significant cut above the crowd." ◇ TouchArcade: "4/5 Well worth checking out." ◇ App Store Editor's Choice "Best New Games" Nov. 20-27 2014 ◇ FastCoDesign "Best Game Design of 2014" Selection ◇ Red Bull Games "Best Games of 2014" Selection ◇ Killscreen Playlist Selection ◇ MAGFest13 Indie Videogame Showcase Official Selection, 2015 ◇ Official Selection, Gamercamp Interactive & Games Festival, 2014 ◇ NYC Media Lab Annual Summit Selection, 2014 ◇ World Science Festival Innovation Square Selection, 2013 ◇ --- --- --- ◇ Sunburn! is the debut game from Secret Crush -- a three person studio founded by three alumni of the prestigious NYU Game Center MFA game design program. Originally a student project, the game was then specially selected for three months of full-time development as part of the NYU Game Center incubator in New York City.
The Frostrune
Explore a mysterious island inspired by Viking myth and legend. Solve challenging puzzles, uncover hidden relics, and unravel the secrets of a deserted settlement in this immersive point-and-click adventure.
- Viking myth and legend inspired story
- Classic point-and-click gameplay
- Hand-painted art and soundtrack
- Challenging environmental puzzles
- Culturally and historically accurate Norse setting
- Old Norse speech with subtitles
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"The Frostrune is everything a classic point-and-click puzzler should be, and there's really not much else to be said. It's an utter joy to play through, and a genuine must-have for lovers of the genre." - 9/10, Pocket Gamer Unravel a mystery inspired by Viking myth and legend in The Frostrune, a classic point-and-click adventure based on ancient Norse culture and environments. Find yourself shipwrecked on an island after a summer storm. Nearby, a recently abandoned settlement shows signs that its inhabitants left in a panic. Surrounding the village is a dark, dense forest filled with ancient rune stones and burial mounds. Among them are hidden relics and other well-kept secrets that will bring you closer to solving the mysteries of the island. " The Frostrune speaks for itself and stands out amongst its competitors as a crowning achievement in the point & click genre. For those who enjoy playing Point-and-Clicks or those interested in Vikings or Norse lore, this is an experience well worth getting." - Matthew White, Opnoobs. 9/10 The Frostrune is made by game developers who are passionate about Norse culture and history. We have taken extra care to make The Frostrune as authentic and historically accurate as possible. KEY FEATURES Rich Story The Frostrune embraces the Nordic tradition of storytelling: One filled with magic, myth and wonder common in Viking lore. 2 - 5 hours of immersive gameplay. Hand-Painted Art Beautiful, hand-painted art and an original Viking age themed soundtrack bring the The Frostrune’s desolate Norse landscape to life. Challenging Puzzles Through exploring the rich environment, you will unravel the mystery of the deserted island. Use the objects that you collect to solve puzzles on your journey of discovery. Two to five hours of gameplay. Culturally & Historically Accurate An authentic Norse environment where elements from myths and folklore come alive. Old Norse speech with subtitles. All objects faithfully recreated from archaeological sources.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sunburn! at 89% against The Frostrune's 70%. Sunburn! also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). The Frostrune's advantage is chart position (#184 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Sunburn! costs $2.99 and The Frostrune $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sunburn! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 292 and 215 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Sunburn!'s written reviews are positive against 70% of The Frostrune's.
Sunburn! ships an update every 7 months, The Frostrune every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sunburn! | The Frostrune |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (292 ratings) — better | 4.5 (215 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better | 70.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 292 — better | 215 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #184 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 663 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Secret Crush | Snow Cannon Games |
Customer experience
Sunburn!
The Frostrune
User reviews
Sunburn!
From 292 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Charming retro aesthetics
- 🤖 Clever and dark humor
- 💎 Unique and innovative concept
Room to improve
- 🐛 Control issues and responsiveness problems
- 🔥 Difficulty spike in later levels
- 🤯 Frustratingly challenging at times
The Frostrune
From 215 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Stunning and beautiful art design
- 🎵 Exceptional music and soundtrack by Wardruna
- 🧠 Creative and engaging puzzles
- 📖 Immersive Norse mythology storytelling
- 🎭 High-quality voice acting and sound design
Room to improve
- ⏱️ Too short for the price point
- 🐛 Visibility issues with spirit vision mode
- 🔊 No sound toggle option
- 🎯 Puzzles lack variety and complexity
- 📱 Graphics don't scale well on smaller screens
Bugs and requests
Sunburn!
Reported bugs
2 issues- Levels not saving progress
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
3 requests- Level editor and custom level sharing
- More levels and content updates
- Improved zoom and camera controls
The Frostrune
Reported bugs
8 issues- White bloom effect obscuring puzzles in spirit vision
- Ice rune tablet visibility completely whited out
- Hint scroll bar glitchy and non-functional
- Game freezes or crashes during horse rune puzzle
- Navigation controls unresponsive in certain areas
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- Hotspots not always registering clicks
- Game crashes after 2 minutes on some devices
- Graphics rendering issues on different platforms
Requested features
10 requests- Longer gameplay or additional chapters
- Sequel or expansion content
- Sound/music toggle option
- Larger game environment
- More puzzle variety and complexity
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- Multi-step puzzle challenges
- Soundtrack standalone option
- Expanded backstory and lore
- Full-screen scaling option
- Skippable cutscenes
In-app purchases
Sunburn!
No in-app purchases
The Frostrune
No in-app purchases









