# The Shadow Horror vs Crying Suns

The clearest difference is rating: Crying Suns at 4.8 against The Shadow Horror's 3.4. Crying Suns also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 5). The Shadow Horror's advantage is price ($7.99 vs $8.99). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

The Shadow Horror costs $7.99 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 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crying Suns has 2.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of The Shadow Horror's written reviews are positive against 73% of Crying Suns's.

The Shadow Horror ships an update every 2 months, Crying Suns monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Shadow Horror | Crying Suns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$7.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-shadow-horror/id966275148/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crying-suns/id1511788295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **72.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#73** |
| Size | 32 MB | 1014 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564) | [Alternative Shift](https://appshunter.io/developer/394617049) |

## What reviewers say

### The Shadow Horror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-shadow-horror/id966275148)

Explore an abandoned house filled with a terrifying creature. Solve puzzles, uncover mysteries, and improvise defenses to survive the night. Your choices determine your fate against the lurking Shadow Horror.

**Highlights:** Solve puzzles and mysteries, Identify the lurking horror, Author's commentary, Explore freely, Improvise weapons and defenses, Non-linear exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Crying Suns

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

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Paid · Role Playing, #119 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 The Shadow Horror free?

The Shadow Horror costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crying Suns free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Shadow Horror or Crying Suns?

Crying Suns is rated higher. The Shadow Horror averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Crying Suns averages 4.8 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do The Shadow Horror or Crying Suns have ads?

The Shadow Horror shows ads; Crying Suns does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Shadow Horror or Crying Suns?

The Shadow Horror ships an update every 2 months, and Crying Suns monthly. Most recently, The Shadow Horror was updated on October 13, 2026 and Crying Suns on October 27, 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.*