# Eclipse vs Dune

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dune at 79% against Eclipse's 33%. Dune also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). Eclipse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and price ($9.99 vs $10.99). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Eclipse costs $9.99 and Dune $10.99 up front. Dune sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Eclipse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dune holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dune has 4.7K 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 79% of Dune's.

Eclipse ships an update every 3 months, Dune every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eclipse | Dune |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$9.99** | $10.99 |
| Rating | [3.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-2nd-dawn/id1472324985/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dune-imperium/id1575414319/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **78.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#22** |
| Size | 157 MB | 774 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [BrettspielWelt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063292497) | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) |

## What reviewers say

### Eclipse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-2nd-dawn/id1472324985)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dune

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dune-imperium/id1575414319)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Paid · Board, #75 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in strategic warfare and political intrigue on the desert planet Arrakis. This award-winning board game adaptation blends deck-building and worker placement mechanics. Compete against AI, other players online, or face unique challenges and rotating game modes.

**Highlights:** Deck-building mechanics, Worker placement strategy, Online multiplayer, Local AI battles, Unique challenges, Rotating Skirmish Mode, Achievement system

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dune: Imperium - Rise of Ix | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dune: Imperium - Immortality | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dune: Imperium - Uprising | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful implementation
- 💪 Challenging AI
- 🕹️ Great digital adaptation of the board game
- 🕰️ Quick gameplay sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Obtrusive DRM
- 🕹️ No local multiplayer/pass-and-play
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔁 Slow reloading when switching between app and game
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing card details

**Reported bugs**

- Intrigue card issues
- Inconsistent login credentials
- Notification problems
- Victory points reset bug

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Pass and play mode
- Ability to choose leaders
- Expand card detail visibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eclipse free?

Eclipse costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dune free?

Dune costs $10.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Eclipse or Dune?

Dune is rated higher. Eclipse averages 3.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Dune averages 4.9 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do Eclipse or Dune have ads?

Neither Eclipse nor Dune shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eclipse or Dune?

Eclipse ships an update every 3 months, and Dune every 6 days. Most recently, Eclipse was updated on September 23, 2026 and Dune on September 25, 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.*