# Sunburn! vs Bardcard

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bardcard at monthly against Sunburn!'s every 7 months. Bardcard also leads on chart position (#198 vs unranked). Sunburn!'s advantage is ratings volume (293 vs 55) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Sunburn! costs $2.99 and Bardcard $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sunburn! against 4.7 for Bardcard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunburn! has 293 ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Sunburn!'s written reviews are positive against 88% of Bardcard's.

Sunburn! ships an update every 7 months, Bardcard monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sunburn! | Bardcard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (293 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunburn/id932468632/reviews) | [4.7 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bardcard/id1382517817/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **293** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 60 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Secret Crush](https://appshunter.io/developer/932468631) | [Kevin Mikles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382517816) |

## What reviewers say

### Sunburn!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunburn/id932468632)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Charming retro aesthetics
- 🤖 Clever and dark humor
- 💎 Unique and innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Control issues and responsiveness problems
- 🔥 Difficulty spike in later levels
- 🤯 Frustratingly challenging at times

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not saving progress
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Level editor and custom level sharing
- More levels and content updates
- Improved zoom and camera controls


### Bardcard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bardcard/id1382517817)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a card-matching roguelite adventure through a mysterious subterranean world. Explore over 40 rooms, discover unique items, battle monsters, and uncover the secrets of this realm. Can you survive the dungeon and find your brother?

**Highlights:** Card-matching dungeon exploration, Over 40 rooms with secrets, 150+ unique hand-drawn cards, Old-school RPG elements, Challenging roguelite system, Persistent artifacts and companions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sunburn! free?

Sunburn! costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bardcard free?

Bardcard costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sunburn! or Bardcard?

Sunburn! and Bardcard are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 293 and 55 ratings respectively.

### Do Sunburn! or Bardcard have ads?

Neither Sunburn! nor Bardcard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sunburn! or Bardcard?

Sunburn! ships an update every 7 months, and Bardcard monthly. Most recently, Sunburn! was updated on October 15, 2026 and Bardcard on October 9, 2026.

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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.*