Chess Tactics and Lessons vs Eclipse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chess Tactics and Lessons
Master chess strategy and openings with this app. Practice unlimited tactics, follow detailed lessons, and save your favorite openings. Create your own content and learn from a supportive community.
- Unlimited tactics practice
- Detailed chess lessons
- Opening practice and saving
- Create custom tactics and lessons
- Learn from mistakes with explanations
- Community comments and discussion
- Customizable board design
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“Chess is 99% tactics” (R. Teichmann.) From beginner to expert, practicing tactics is hands-down the best way to master the game. Play 30,000+ tactics, lessons, and openings while the app adjusts to your ability as you play. Join thousands of users who improve their game with daily tactics. Beginner-friendly, even if you don't know the rules of chess yet. "This app is a must have for any chess player - student or master." -Tom Taylor, USA "This is easily the best purchase I've made since owning a smartphone." -Miles C. Samuels, USA "This app has improved my game tremendously!" - anonymous fandom on the App Store FEATURES - Tactics: Play as many tactics as you want, for free. - Lessons: Get deeper into strategy with detailed lessons including positions from Netflix's 'The Queen's Gambit' and the World Championship. - Openings: Practice makes perfect! Save and practice openings from the Grandmasters and more. - Create your own tactics, lessons, and openings for others to try. - Learn from your mistakes with solutions, explanations, and chess engine analysis. - Join the community: comment on tactics and learn from other users. New tactics are added every day, so you'll never run out. ------ Chess Tactics PRO subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes account upon purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. See Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for more information. Privacy Policy: https://chesstacticsapp.com/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://chesstacticsapp.com/terms.html Acknowledgements: Chess Pieces by jurgenwesterhof on WikiCommons (adapted from work of Cburnett) Icons by bezier master, Cutiecon, and Shawn Wong from the Noun Project.
Eclipse
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Eclipse ist ein taktisches Strategiespiel: Licht gegen Schatten, Brett gegen Brett, Plan gegen Plan. Zwei Mächte ringen um fünf Machtpunkte in der Mitte des Feldes. Wer sie hält, gewinnt – doch der Weg dahin entscheidet sich im Duell. Triffst du auf eine gegnerische Figur, planst du den Zweikampf in Ruhe: Sturm schlägt Finte, Finte schlägt Konter, Konter schlägt Sturm. Kein Reaktionsstress, nur deine Entscheidung. Energie ist Identität. Jede Figur nutzt gesammelte Energie anders – der Drache wird gefährlicher, der Golem zur Festung, der Greif schneller. Helle Felder stärken das Licht, dunkle den Schatten. Stelle dich klug auf, und das Brett kämpft für dich. Schmiede deine eigene Legion. Aus jedem Sieg gewinnst du Glut. In der Schmiede formst du daraus mythische Champions, meisterst deine Figuren und füllst deine Sammlung. Drei Wege zu spielen: • Gegen die KI in fünf Stufen – vom Lehrling bis zum Großmeister • Lokal über zwei iPhones im selben Netzwerk • Online live gegen Freunde und fremde Gegner über Game Center Fair gebaut: keine Energie-Timer, keine Lootboxen, kein Pay-to-Win. Nur Taktik, Sammlung und Können. Optimiert für iPhone und iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Eclipse at none against Chess Tactics and Lessons's 7. Eclipse also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Chess Tactics and Lessons sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Eclipse asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chess Tactics and Lessons ships an update every 5 weeks, Eclipse every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chess Tactics and Lessons | Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Lockwood Productions, LLC | Coolblack GmbH |
Bugs and requests
Chess Tactics and Lessons
Reported bugs
4 issues- Server connection issues
- White screen after updates
- Inability to delete account
- Incorrect move explanations
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to save tactics
- Offline mode
- Difficulty filtering
- Improved user interface
- More comprehensive lessons
Eclipse
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Chess Tactics and Lessons
- Monthly PRO Subscription$3.991 Month
- Annual Pro Subscription$29.991 Year
- Marble Chess Board$0.99
- Orange Chess Board$0.99
- Remove ads$0.99
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- Green Chess Board$0.99
- Enable Saved Puzzles$1.99
Eclipse
No in-app purchases
Questions
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