# Worms™ 4 vs Crying Suns

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crying Suns at 73% against Worms™ 4's 30%. Crying Suns also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Worms™ 4's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $8.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Worms™ 4 costs $4.99 and Crying Suns $8.99 up front. Worms™ 4 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Crying Suns asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crying Suns holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 725 and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Worms™ 4's written reviews are positive against 73% of Crying Suns's.

Worms™ 4 ships an update fortnightly, Crying Suns monthly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Worms™ 4 | Crying Suns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (725 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worms-4/id981535263/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crying-suns/id1511788295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 725 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **72.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#183** |
| Size | 259 MB | 1014 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Team17 Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/321369234) | [Alternative Shift](https://appshunter.io/developer/394617049) |

## What reviewers say

### Worms™ 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worms-4/id981535263)

Engage in real-time online multiplayer battles with players worldwide. Discover new weapons, upgrade your arsenal, and customize your worms. Conquer 80 single-player missions across five unique locations.

**Highlights:** Synchronous Multiplayer Matches, Brand New Weapons, Weapon Upgrades, 80 Single Player Missions, Factions and World Events, Fantastic Customisation Options

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Worm Charm | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fist O' Donkey Dollars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag O' Donkey Dollars | $1.99 | one-time |
| Safe O' Donkey Dollars | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Classic Worms gameplay
- 🎨 Detailed graphics and visuals
- 🤖 Challenging single-player campaign

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loading issues
- 🔌 Unreliable server connectivity
- 🤖 Unbalanced difficulty in some levels
- 🔒 Broken Facebook integration for multiplayer
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and microtransactions

**Reported bugs**

- Corrupted save data after updates
- Inability to connect to servers
- Chests and rewards not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Improved multiplayer modes and matchmaking
- Option to play without Facebook login
- More weapon and customization options
- Ability to save progress locally


### Crying Suns

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

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Paid · Role Playing (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 Worms™ 4 free?

Worms™ 4 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Crying Suns free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Worms™ 4 or Crying Suns?

Crying Suns is rated higher. Worms™ 4 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 725 ratings, while Crying Suns averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Worms™ 4 or Crying Suns have ads?

Neither Worms™ 4 nor Crying Suns shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Worms™ 4 or Crying Suns?

Worms™ 4 ships an update fortnightly, and Crying Suns monthly. Most recently, Worms™ 4 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Crying Suns on October 16, 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.*