# Eclipse vs Carnegie

The clearest difference is rating: Eclipse at 3.1 against Carnegie's 2.0. Eclipse also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and chart position (#162 vs unranked). Carnegie's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and price ($4.99 vs $9.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Eclipse holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eclipse has 16 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 0% of Carnegie's.

Eclipse ships an update every 3 months, Carnegie fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eclipse | Carnegie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[3.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-2nd-dawn/id1472324985/reviews)** | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnegie-the-board-game/id6741925650/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **36.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | — |
| Size | 157 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BrettspielWelt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063292497) | [ycyclop games](https://appshunter.io/developer/348818870) |

## What reviewers say

### Eclipse

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

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

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


### Carnegie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnegie-the-board-game/id6741925650)

Experience a solo board game simulation based on the life of Andrew Carnegie. Manage employees, expand your business, and build transport chains to create the most prestigious company. Learn the rules and enhance your skills through strategic gameplay over 20 rounds.

**Highlights:** Solo-only gameplay, Original board game graphics, Recruit and manage employees, Expand business and real estate, Produce and sell goods, Create transport chains, 20-round game structure

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eclipse free?

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

### Is Carnegie free?

Carnegie costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Eclipse is rated higher. Eclipse averages 3.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Carnegie averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Eclipse or Carnegie have ads?

Neither Eclipse nor Carnegie shows ads.

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

Eclipse ships an update every 3 months, and Carnegie fortnightly. Most recently, Eclipse was updated on October 29, 2026 and Carnegie on October 27, 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.*