Comparison

War of Eclipse vs Ultimate Space War

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

War of Eclipse

Embark on a retro-style adventure as a captain battling aliens to save humanity. This game blends timing action, RPG elements, and exploration with charming pixel art and deep gameplay mechanics. Uncover the truth of the war and discover multiple endings.

Highlights
  • One-button gameplay
  • Retro pixel graphics
  • Survival mode with high scores
  • Build and customize battleships
  • Multiple endings
  • Diverse enemy types
  • Randomized equipment and abilities
Features
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People say - Another great game from Game Stew - by DarkDjango - An excellent follow-up to the quirky Tower of Fortune - by Retr0spective - Fantastically retro - by Stumpyjay - Great minimalist pixel art. Sharp looking game - by ForestRayColson - Gonna buy tower of fortune just because its from the same guys!!!! - by Droskie - Hard as heck but wonderful! - by Admiral Snackbar - Just as fun as Tower of Fortune! And just as addicting! - by Juliet M - Original and fun - by 4ppleseed - The gameplay is much deeper than what you see on the surface. Can't stop playing!! - by MilkcanRocks - Very charming and elegant - by Ponder_Rosa Review - War of Eclipse is great - by 148Apps, 4/5 - ... a near perfect balance between casual distraction and hardcore game - by AppsHappens Appstore Customer Ratings Average rating for all versions: 4.5/5 ----------------------------------------------------------- War of Eclipse is a retro style game that combines timing action, role playing, and adventure elements. You play as a captain who crashed in a battle but is saved by human survivors. As the fight against the aliens wages on you will unveil the truth about the war for the human world. Features - One button gameplay that is easy to learn and play - Retro style pixel graphics with detailed 8 bit art - Challenge high scores in survival mode and see your ranking in the world - Detailed tutorial and tips that are available at any time - 7 air battleships to build and customize, including one ultimate battleship - 7 endings to discover, see the story and experience the possibilities from different angle - 35 enemy types to fight; they will shoot, charge, and ambush you, and also bomb your base - Collect lost data that unveils the history behind the aliens and human world - Random equipment includes: 20 kinds of parts combine with 50 kinds of abilities and 10 LV upgrade - Different challenges during the battle, such as avoiding an ambush, battling in a lightning storm, and destroying the falling boss enemies before atmospheric friction burned you - 20 achievements to conquer! ----------------------------------------------------------- Facebook http://www.facebook.com/WarofEclipse Gameplay Video http://youtu.be/urCha_Bqdzg

About

Ultimate Space War

Pilot an advanced fighter jet to defend the galaxy from alien invaders. Earn XP and coins to permanently upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Choose between level-based progression or endless arcade action.

Highlights
  • Player progression and hangar upgrades
  • Two game modes: Sectors and Quick Play
  • Dynamic spaceship evolution with power-ups
  • Tactical screen-clearing bombs
  • Intuitive drag controls
  • Cloud saves and live updates
Features
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Prepare for the ultimate galactic battle in Ultimate Space War! The galaxy is under attack by swarms of deadly alien invaders. As the commander of the elite space defense force, it is your duty to pilot the most advanced fighter jet, eliminate the insectoid alien threat, and protect humanity from total annihilation. Do you have what it takes to survive the space storm? NEW: Player Progression & The Hangar Evolve beyond the battlefield! Destroy enemies to earn XP and collect Coins. Level up your pilot profile to unlock powerful, permanent upgrades in the all-new Hangar. Spend your hard-earned coins to boost your ship's Basic Damage and Advanced Fire Rate, turning your fighter into an unstoppable cosmic juggernaut. Track all your loot and upgrade history in the detailed Transactions Log! Two Epic Game Modes • Sectors Mode: Engage in thrilling level-based progression. Conquer unique, increasingly difficult sectors where the alien swarms grow constantly tougher. • Quick Play Mode: Jump straight into endless arcade action. Survive as long as you can, set massive high scores, and farm coins for your next big upgrade! Dynamic Spaceship Evolution Start with an agile fighter jet and evolve your ship mid-battle! Collect power-ups to change your ship design and weapon systems dynamically: • Base Ship: Dual rapid-fire lasers to chip away at early waves. • Double Power (2x): Transforms into a heavy wingspan fighter with twin high-damage cannons and extra engine thrust. • Triple Power (3x): Morphs into a colossal Dreadnought Bomber featuring golden armor plating, triple engine flames, and three massive scatter cannons. Tactical Screen-Clearing Bombs When the screen gets overcrowded, deploy your stored tactical bombs! With a single tap, wipe out all active enemies on the screen instantly, saving your ship from critical danger. Key Features: • Deep Progression Economy: Earn XP, level up, farm coins, and permanently upgrade your weapons in the Hangar. • Smart Enemy Scaling: Face unique alien bugs that grow tougher with higher HP as you progress through Sectors, rewarding strategic upgrades. • Cloud Saves & Live Updates: Enjoy seamless guest logins to save your profile. Experience immersive, real-time over-the-air (OTA) game updates. • Dynamic Visuals: Built entirely on smooth vector-based mechanics, offering stunning arcade gameplay at a fluid 60+ FPS. • Pure Arcade Action: Tap, slide, and shoot with intuitive drag controls that feel perfectly natural on any mobile screen. How to Play: - Drag your finger across the screen to move your spaceship. Fire is fully automated. - Destroy alien bugs to earn XP and collect valuable Coins. - Catch glowing power-ups to evolve your ship's size and firepower mid-battle. - Tap the Bomb button in the top right corner to instantly clear massive swarms. - Visit the Hangar from the Main Menu to spend your coins on permanent ship upgrades! The cosmos is counting on you, pilot. Download Ultimate Space War today, upgrade your ship, and start the cosmic crusade!

Screenshots

War of Eclipse4 screens
Ultimate Space War4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ultimate Space War at Free against War of Eclipse's $0.99. Ultimate Space War also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). War of Eclipse's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (73 vs 1). On 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

Ultimate Space War is free to download; War of Eclipse costs $0.99 up front. War of Eclipse sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Ultimate Space War asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ultimate Space War holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: War of Eclipse has 73 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

War of Eclipse ships an update every 8 months, Ultimate Space War fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
War of Eclipse versus Ultimate Space War: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWar of EclipseUltimate Space War
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (73 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings73 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB165 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGame StewJatin Sharma

Customer experience

War of Eclipse

All ratings72 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews610 reviews
Positive84.1%
Neutral7.9%
Negative8.0%

Ultimate Space War

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

War of Eclipse

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Pause/resume functionality issues
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between ships

Requested features

4 requests
  • More ship and enemy variety
  • Ability to skip or speed up animations
  • Option to restart progress from the beginning
  • Clearer display of ship stats and upgrades

Ultimate Space War

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

War of Eclipse

One-time8
  • 1000G$0.99
  • 3000G$1.99
  • 10000G$4.99
Show 5 more
  • 25000G$9.99
  • 45000G$14.99
  • 70000G$19.99
  • 100000G$24.99
  • 135000G$29.99
None

Ultimate Space War

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is War of Eclipse free?
War of Eclipse costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Ultimate Space War free?
Ultimate Space War is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, War of Eclipse or Ultimate Space War?
Ultimate Space War is rated higher. War of Eclipse averages 4.3 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Ultimate Space War averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do War of Eclipse or Ultimate Space War have ads?
Ultimate Space War shows ads; War of Eclipse does not.
Which is updated more often, War of Eclipse or Ultimate Space War?
War of Eclipse ships an update every 8 months, and Ultimate Space War fortnightly. Most recently, War of Eclipse was updated on October 22, 2026 and Ultimate Space War on October 7, 2026.

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