# Eclipse vs Space Imperia 4X

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Space Imperia 4X at 100% against Eclipse's 36%. Space Imperia 4X also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). Eclipse's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 2) and price ($9.99 vs $10.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Eclipse costs $9.99 and Space Imperia 4X $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Space Imperia 4X holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. 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 100% of Space Imperia 4X's.

Eclipse ships an update every 3 months, Space Imperia 4X daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eclipse | Space Imperia 4X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$9.99** | $10.99 |
| Rating | [3.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-2nd-dawn/id1472324985/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-imperia-4x/id6757140926/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #192 | **#50** |
| Size | 157 MB | 763 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BrettspielWelt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063292497) | [Breich Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864833428) |

## What reviewers say

### Eclipse

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

**Currently charting:** #192 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


### Space Imperia 4X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-imperia-4x/id6757140926)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Paid · Board, #147 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in a deep 4X strategy game that fits into a few hours. Build diverse fleets, research advanced technologies, and conquer rival home worlds to achieve victory. Explore a galaxy, manage resources, and strategically outmaneuver opponents.

**Highlights:** Quick 4X gameplay (1-2 hours), Single victory condition: eliminate rivals, 17 unique ship types with distinct roles, 14 researchable technologies, Galaxy exploration and colonization, Resource management and economic production

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eclipse free?

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

### Is Space Imperia 4X free?

Space Imperia 4X costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Eclipse or Space Imperia 4X?

Space Imperia 4X is rated higher. Eclipse averages 3.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Space Imperia 4X averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Eclipse or Space Imperia 4X have ads?

Neither Eclipse nor Space Imperia 4X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eclipse or Space Imperia 4X?

Eclipse ships an update every 3 months, and Space Imperia 4X daily. Most recently, Eclipse was updated on November 3, 2026 and Space Imperia 4X on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Eclipse or Space Imperia 4X?

Eclipse currently peaks at #192 in the App Store charts, and Space Imperia 4X at #50. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*