# Partia 3 vs Crying Suns

The clearest difference is rating: Crying Suns at 4.8 against Partia 3's 4.5. Crying Suns also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 53) and chart position (#57 vs unranked). Partia 3's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 73%) and price ($6.99 vs $8.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Partia 3 costs $6.99 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crying Suns has 2.2K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Partia 3's written reviews are positive against 73% of Crying Suns's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Partia 3 ships an update every 4 weeks, Crying Suns monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Partia 3 | Crying Suns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$6.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/partia-3/id969233809/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crying-suns/id1511788295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 53 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.3% of reviews** | 72.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#57** |
| Size | 168 MB | 1014 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Imago Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/572432488) | [Alternative Shift](https://appshunter.io/developer/394617049) |

## What reviewers say

### Partia 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/partia-3/id969233809)

Embark on a high fantasy adventure in this strategy role-playing game. Magic and swords clash as friendships are tested and betrayals unfold across 30 challenging stages. Experience a standalone story with deep gameplay mechanics.

**Highlights:** Strategy Role-playing gameplay, High fantasy setting, 30 stages (including hidden), Standalone story, Magic and sword combat

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Crying Suns

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

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Paid · Role Playing, #102 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 Partia 3 free?

Partia 3 costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crying Suns free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Partia 3 or Crying Suns?

Crying Suns is rated higher. Partia 3 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Crying Suns averages 4.8 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Partia 3 or Crying Suns have ads?

Neither Partia 3 nor Crying Suns shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Partia 3 or Crying Suns?

Partia 3 ships an update every 4 weeks, and Crying Suns monthly. Most recently, Partia 3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Crying Suns on November 3, 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.*