Comparison

Eclipse vs Dragon Eclipse

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

Dragon Eclipse

Embark on an adventure in a mystical realm filled with dragons and mythical creatures. Engage in tactical combat, tame and train unique beasts, and uncover the secrets of a world transformed by an eclipse. This board game offers deep strategic gameplay for one or two players.

Highlights
  • Mythical creature collection
  • Tactical card-based combat
  • Creature taming and training
  • Exploration of a magical world
  • 1-2 player board game
  • Unique creature abilities
Features
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Enter a magical world of mythical beasts and ancient dragons in Dragon Eclipse, the exciting new board game for 1-2 players! Uncover the secrets of the eclipse that changed everything and discover the dangerous and treacherous world that awaits you. Explore a vivid and immersive world filled with majestic and unique creatures you can battle, tame, catch, and train. Each creature has a unique deck of cards you can use in combat and special abilities, offering endless tactical possibilities to master.

Screenshots

Eclipse4 screens
Dragon Eclipse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dragon Eclipse at Free against Eclipse's $9.99. Dragon Eclipse also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Dragon Eclipse is free to download; Eclipse costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dragon Eclipse holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Eclipse's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dragon Eclipse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eclipse ships an update every 3 months, Dragon Eclipse every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Eclipse versus Dragon Eclipse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEclipseDragon Eclipse
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (15 ratings)3.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB139 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBrettspielWeltRealms Distribution Sp.z o.o.

Customer experience

Eclipse

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

Dragon Eclipse

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Eclipse

No in-app purchases

None

Dragon Eclipse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eclipse free?
Eclipse costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dragon Eclipse free?
Dragon Eclipse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Eclipse or Dragon Eclipse?
Dragon Eclipse is rated higher. Eclipse averages 3.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Dragon Eclipse averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Eclipse or Dragon Eclipse have ads?
Neither Eclipse nor Dragon Eclipse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eclipse or Dragon Eclipse?
Eclipse ships an update every 3 months, and Dragon Eclipse every 3 weeks. Most recently, Eclipse was updated on September 28, 2026 and Dragon Eclipse on September 9, 2026.

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