Comparison

Eclipse vs Pro

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

Pro

This app offers a unique Sudoku experience with Apple Pencil support for drawing numbers and a step-by-step solver. Create your own puzzles, enjoy Zen mode for focused play, and tackle challenging puzzles from a renowned creator.

Highlights
  • Apple Pencil drawing and input
  • Step-by-step solver with explanations
  • Puzzle author mode for creation
  • Zen mode for distraction-free play
  • Light & Dark mode support
  • Gameplay customization options
  • Includes puzzles by Arto Inkala
Features
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Pro:Sudoku is a fresh take on the traditional Sudoku game. This doesn't mean this app is just yet another Sudoku app. Pro:Sudoku brings powerful features to make your Sudoku puzzling even more fun and entertaining. Some of the features include: * Support for Apple Pencil: Draw your numbers with Apple Pencil on iPad just like with Pen on Paper. Need to correct a mistake? Just draw an X over the number you want to remove and it will be gone. It's that easy! This feature is powered by handwriting recognition done with on-device intelligence, which means no data is taken anywhere to be processed. Plus you can play with Pro:Sudoku from anywhere, even with no connectivity. You can also input and clear pencil notes in your cells. * Keyboard support: If you prefer to play with keyboard and trackpad on iPad, you can do it with Pro:Sudoku. * Step-by-Step Solver: Got stuck with a puzzle? Pro:Sudoku comes with a solver to help you move ahead. The solver will also explain why that step can be taken, to help you understand advanced solving techniques. (Note that "diabolical"-level techniques are not yet supported.) * Puzzle Author mode: So you can create your own puzzles and share them with friends. * Full undo/redo support, including for changes made by the solver. * Zen mode: Tap on the chevron next to the puzzle board to move the on-screen controls completely out of view. This option lets you focus entirely on your puzzle when playing with Apple Pencil. * Light & Dark: Pro:Sudoku respects your system light/dark setting to make sure your puzzle solving always matches your current environment. * Gameplay Options: Tap on a cell in the puzzle board to have Pro:Sudoku highlight other cells according to your options: You can change whether cells in the same column/row/group, or cells with the same number are highlighted. You can also set whether Pro:Sudoku should highlight mistakes or let you figure them out by yourself. You can also change the color used for numbers drawn in with Apple Pencil or placed with the on-screen controls. * Challenges: Puzzles created by the famous Finnish mathematician and Sudoku puzzle creator Arto Inkala are included with Pro:Sudoku, so you can test your puzzle solving skills against the hardest known puzzles.¹ No Apple Pencil? You can still play with the on-screen controls on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, or even mix pencil-drawn strokes and numbers placed with controls on iPad. Pro:Sudoku is under active development and even more exciting features will be unveiled soon. ¹ Arto Inkala's puzzles are used under permission.

Screenshots

Eclipse4 screens
Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pro at $4.99 against Eclipse's $9.99. Pro also leads on rating (3.5 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (50% vs 36%). Eclipse's advantage is chart position (#116 vs unranked) and ratings volume (15 vs 2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Eclipse costs $9.99 and Pro $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eclipse has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Eclipse's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eclipse ships an update every 3 months, Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Eclipse versus Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEclipsePro
Price$9.99$4.99 — better
Rating3.2 (15 ratings)3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#116 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB4 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBrettspielWeltBruno Philipe Resende Silva

Customer experience

Eclipse

All ratings15 ratings
Positive53.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive36.0%
Neutral28.0%
Negative36.0%

Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Eclipse

No in-app purchases

None

Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eclipse free?
Eclipse costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pro free?
Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Eclipse or Pro?
Pro is rated higher. Eclipse averages 3.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Pro averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Eclipse or Pro have ads?
Neither Eclipse nor Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eclipse or Pro?
Eclipse ships an update every 3 months, and Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Eclipse was updated on October 18, 2026 and Pro on October 7, 2026.

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