Comparison

Eclipse vs Landover

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

Head to head
About

Eclipse

Lead a vast interstellar civilization in a strategic 4X game. Explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate your rivals to achieve galactic domination. Features customizable species, technologies, and ship designs for a unique experience.

Highlights
  • Official board game adaptation
  • Deep 4X gameplay
  • Customizable species, tech, and ships
  • Up to 6 players (human/AI)
  • Asynchronous multiplayer
  • In-game tutorial
Features
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The galaxy has been a peaceful place for many years. After the ruthless Terran–Hegemony War, much effort has been employed by all major spacefaring species to prevent the terrifying events from repeating themselves. The Galactic Council was formed to enforce precious peace, and it has taken many courageous efforts to prevent the escalation of malicious acts. Nevertheless, tension and discord are growing among the seven major species and in the Council itself. Old alliances are shattering, and hasty diplomatic treaties are made in secrecy. A confrontation of the superpowers seems inevitable—only the outcome of the galactic conflict remains to be seen. Which faction will emerge victorious and lead the galaxy under its rule? The shadows of the great civilizations are about to eclipse the galaxy. A game of Eclipse Second Dawn places you in control of a vast interstellar civilization, competing for success with its rivals. You will explore new star systems, research technologies, and build mighty spaceships. There are many potential paths to victory, so you need to plan your strategy considering the strengths and weaknesses of your species, while paying attention to the other civilizations' endeavors. Eclipse other civilizations and lead your people to victory! Exciting Gameplay: Challenge AI opponents or play against friends in real-time or turn-based. Tutorial & Help: Whether you're an experienced Eclipse player or a beginner, the game features a detailed tutorial that walks you through the basics step-by-step. Online Domination: The Eclipse app allows you to compete against friends or rivals from around the world. The app gives you the opportunity to compete with players from all over the world. The "Eclipse-2nd Dawn" app has been carefully designed to seamlessly bring the charm of the board game to your device. The intuitive interface ensures a smooth gaming experience for both experienced players and novices. This is the new version, which corresponds to the original board game "Eclipse - 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy" that makes the gameplay even more diverse and challenging. FEATURES * Official iOS version of the 'Eclipse - Second Dawn for the Galaxy' boardgame * Deep and challenging 4X (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, and eXterminate) gameplay * 7 species with different strengths and weaknesses * Customizable star systems, technology tree and ship designs * Up to 6 players (human or AI) * Asynchronous multiplayer with push notifications * 3 AI difficulty levels * In-game tutorial & manual Eclipse received multiple awards: Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy 2021 Geek Media Awards Game of the Year for Experienced Gamers Winner 2021 Geek Media Awards Game of the Year for Experienced Gamers Nominee 2020 Charles S. Roberts Best SciFi Fantasy Board Wargame Winner 2020 Charles S. Roberts Best SciFi Fantasy Board Wargame Nominee Eclipse base game * 2011 Charles S. Roberts Best Science-Fiction or Fantasy Board Wargame Nominee * 2011 Jogo do Ano Nominee * 2012 Golden Geek Board Game of the Year Winner * 2012 Golden Geek Golden Geek Best Strategy Board Game Winner * 2012 International Gamers Award - General Strategy: Multi-player Nominee * 2012 JoTa Best Gamer Game Audience Award * 2012 JUG Game of the Year Winner * 2012 Ludoteca Ideale Winner * 2012 Lys Passioné Winner * 2012 Tric Trac Nominee

About

Landover

Engage in a captivating strategy board game focused on island settlement and resource management. Explore new lands, build thriving civilizations, and compete with others or AI opponents. Create and share custom maps for an endless world-building adventure.

Highlights
  • Map Builder
  • Daily Games
  • Engaging Strategy
  • Island Exploration
  • Resource Management
  • Trade System
  • Military Development
Features
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Welcome to Landover, the ultimate strategy board game that transports you to a vibrant world of islands and settlement building! If you love hexagon resource gathering strategy games, you're in for an unforgettable adventure! Embark on a captivating journey of exploration, resource management, and cunning strategy. In Landover, you'll take on the role of a visionary settler seeking to establish and expand your civilization across the enchanting islands of this world. Play solo games against a wide array of different bots all with varying skill levels, personalities, and play styles! Or play up to 8 player games with friends, family, or other Landover community members. In Landover you can build your very own maps, test them out in single player games, and then play them with friends. If your map becomes popular, it might even be selected as an official Landover map. To win at Landover you will need to explore uncharted lands, gather precious resources, and develop your settlements into prosperous and thriving hubs of activity. Trade resources with the bank, form alliances, and compete for dominance in this exciting world-building game. Key Features: Map Builder: Build your own custom maps! Daily Games: Play as many simultaneous daily games as you want. We'll ping you when it's your turn! Don't get bored waiting around for other slow players. Engaging Strategy: Plan your moves carefully as you build and expand your settlements. Every decision counts! Island Exploration: Discover breathtaking islands, each with its unique resources and challenges. Resource Management: Harvest and manage resources wisely to fuel the growth of your civilization. Trade: Decide what resources to trade with the bank Military: Build up your military to defend against barbarian attacks and use your military to raid your opponents (Just like the Robber!) Stunning Visuals: Immerse yourself in the colorful and picturesque world of Landover. Whether you're a seasoned strategy games veteran or a newcomer to the world of board games, Landover offers an immersive and satisfying gameplay experience that will keep you coming back for more. Are you ready to settle the islands, establish your legacy, and become the master strategist of Landover? Download now and start building your empire! Terms of Service: https://nuttyparty.com/legal#terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://nuttyparty.com/legal#privacy-policy

Screenshots

Eclipse4 screens
Landover4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Landover at Free against Eclipse's $9.99. Landover also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (68% vs 33%). Eclipse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On 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

Landover is free to download; Eclipse costs $9.99 up front. Landover sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Eclipse asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Landover holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Landover has 86 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Eclipse's written reviews are positive against 68% of Landover's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eclipse ships an update every 3 months, Landover every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Eclipse versus Landover: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEclipseLandover
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (15 ratings)4.2 (86 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews68.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1586 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB197 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBrettspielWeltNutty Putty, LLC

Customer experience

Eclipse

All ratings15 ratings
Positive53.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral29.2%
Negative37.5%

Landover

All ratings86 ratings
Positive77.9%
Neutral9.3%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral19.5%
Negative12.2%

Bugs and requests

Eclipse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Landover

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Screen freezes and requires restart
  • App broke and is unusable
  • New update prevents placing villages (button covered)
  • Tutorial completion not registering
  • AI opponents don't roll well or play dead
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  • Game crashes when placing too many roads
  • Bots are too easy and don't build boats
  • Character customization reverts
  • Bots cheat and get needed resources
  • Losses against attackers despite having more military
  • Upgrade to gold loops (guest account vs. existing account)

Requested features

8 requests
  • Pre-game lobby chat feature
  • Ability to turn off Cities and Knights expansion
  • Return to old in-game UI for better card visibility
  • More online players
  • Schedule monthly or weekly tournaments
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  • Better tutorial or help guide
  • Rule modifications for standard games (e.g., two settlements instead of one settlement and one city)
  • Option to change base game rules to classic Catan

In-app purchases

None

Eclipse

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Landover

Subscriptions2
  • Membership$3.991 Month
  • Membership$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Safe Roll Tokens (3)$0.99
  • Safe Roll Tokens (10)$2.99
  • Safe Roll Tokens (25)$4.99
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  • Safe Roll Tokens (100)$9.99

Questions

Is Eclipse free?
Eclipse costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Landover free?
Landover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Eclipse or Landover?
Landover is rated higher. Eclipse averages 3.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Landover averages 4.2 from 86 ratings.
Do Eclipse or Landover have ads?
Neither Eclipse nor Landover shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eclipse or Landover?
Eclipse ships an update every 3 months, and Landover every 4 days. Most recently, Eclipse was updated on September 23, 2026 and Landover on September 8, 2026.

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