Comparison

Eclipse vs The Branded Salon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Eclipse

Connect with people globally through interest-based chat rooms and direct messaging. Share media, create polls, and send virtual gifts in a moderated community. Offers safety tools for controlled interactions.

Highlights
  • Interest-based chat rooms
  • Direct messaging with voice notes
  • High-quality photo and video sharing
  • GIF creation and polls
  • Virtual gifts
  • Screenshot alerts
Features
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Eclipse Chat is a global messaging platform designed to help people connect through interest-based conversations and community chat rooms. Join active public rooms focused on shared topics and participate in real-time discussions with a diverse community. Create an account to build connections, manage your conversations, and personalize your experience. For more direct communication, Eclipse Chat offers messaging with support for voice notes, high-quality photos, and live video sharing. Safety tools allow you to control your interactions, including the ability to block and report users at any time. Eclipse Chat includes features that enhance communication and creativity: • Media sharing, including voice messages • Interactive tools such as GIF creation and polls • Virtual gifts with personalized messages • Screenshot alerts and message controls for added transparency Our community spaces are actively moderated to promote respectful and constructive conversations. Clear reporting tools and ongoing review processes help maintain a safe environment for all users. Connect through shared interests, communicate responsibly, and be part of a moderated global community with Eclipse Chat.

About

The Branded Salon

Features
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The Branded Salon connects you to real, in-person beauty classes taught by licensed professionals in your area. Whether you're leveling up your barbering, hair coloring, nails, or lash techniques, this app makes it easy to find the right class at the right time—no guesswork, no DMs. Key Features: Location-Based Discovery: Instantly see nearby classes based on your current location. Effortless Booking: Browse available time slots, view class details, and lock in your spot. Secure Payments: Pay directly in the app using Stripe—no cash, no confusion. Student Reviews: See honest ratings and feedback from past attendees. Digital Lesson Tickets: Get scannable, trackable passes for every class you book. Photo Previews: View real class images before reserving. Skill-Focused Filters: Search by technique, and category to find exactly what you need. Whether you're building your career or brushing up on new techniques, The Branded Salon gives you trusted access to the best in the beauty industry—right around the corner.

Screenshots

Eclipse4 screens
The Branded Salon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Branded Salon at none against Eclipse's 5. Eclipse's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Eclipse sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. The Branded Salon asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eclipse ships an update every 8 days, The Branded Salon every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Eclipse versus The Branded Salon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEclipseThe Branded Salon
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (477 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings477 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB100 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYaroslav DukalIndie underground beauty source LLC

Bugs and requests

Eclipse

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login and account issues, including inability to reset passwords
  • Disappearing messages and inconsistent chat history
  • Compatibility problems with older devices and operating systems
  • Unreliable push notifications and in-app alerts

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to create and manage private chat rooms
  • Earn stars/currency through regular chatting
  • Improved search and discovery of chat rooms
  • Multilingual support for global user base
  • Roulette-style random user matching feature

The Branded Salon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Eclipse

One-time5
  • 1k stars pack$0.99
  • 6k stars pack$5.99
  • 10k stars pack$9.99
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  • 20k stars pack$19.99
  • 50k stars pack$49.99
None

The Branded Salon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eclipse free?
Eclipse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Branded Salon free?
The Branded Salon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Eclipse or The Branded Salon have ads?
Neither Eclipse nor The Branded Salon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eclipse or The Branded Salon?
Eclipse ships an update every 8 days, and The Branded Salon every 5 months. Most recently, Eclipse was updated on November 10, 2026 and The Branded Salon on November 8, 2026.

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