Comparison

Eclipse vs Unmatched

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

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About

Eclipse

Lead an interstellar civilization to galactic domination in this strategic board game adaptation. Explore, research, build ships, and outmaneuver rivals through deep 4X gameplay. Choose your species and forge your path to victory.

Highlights
  • 4X gameplay (Explore, Expand, Exploit, Exterminate)
  • 7 unique species with distinct traits
  • Customizable star systems, tech tree, and ship designs
  • Up to 6 players (human or AI)
  • Asynchronous multiplayer with notifications
  • In-game tutorial and manual
Features
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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 rule the galaxy? A game of Eclipse 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! This is the classic version, which corresponds to the original board game. We're working on an implementation of the new version "Second dawn for the galaxy." FEATURES * Official iOS version of the 'Eclipse: New 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: * 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

Unmatched

Engage in tactical card-driven battles between iconic characters from myth, history, and fiction. Command unique heroes and their sidekicks, utilizing distinct card decks and abilities to outmaneuver and defeat your opponents. Enjoy quick, strategic duels with deep replayability.

Highlights
  • Asymmetric hero abilities
  • Unique card decks per hero
  • Tactical maneuver and attack actions
  • Multiple AI difficulty levels
  • Online multiplayer (synchronous/asynchronous)
  • Stunning artwork
  • In-game tutorial and rulebook
Features
Currently charting
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Unmatched: Digital Edition is an adaptation of the critically acclaimed board game, where two (or more) opponents command characters from myth, history, or fiction in a battle for the ages! Have you ever wondered who would win, King Arthur (aided by Merlin) or a sword-wielding Alice of Wonderland? How would Sinbad and his trusty porter fare against Medusa and the three harpies? The only way to find the truth is in battle with a quick game of Unmatched! In Battle The Are No Equals! What is Unmatched? Unmatched: Digital Edition is a tactical game where each player commands their hero and sidekick(s), using a unique deck of cards, to defeat their opponent on the field of battle. The rules are simple. On your turn, take two actions which can be: - Maneuver: Move your fighters and draw a card! - Attack: Play an attack card! - Scheme: Play a scheme card (cards that have a special effect). Get your opponent's hero to zero health, and you win the game. What makes the game special is that each hero has a unique deck and ability. Alice grows big and gets small. King Arthur can discard a card to power up his attack. Sinbad gets stronger as he goes on more voyages. Medusa can damage you with just a glance. What makes Unmatched great? Unmatched is one of those easy-to-learn games with an incredible amount of depth. The tactical insight and knowledge of your hero and your opponents will determine the outcome of the fight. Games are quick – but play out very differently! Your decisions will determine your fate, and your skill (and just a bit of luck) will win the day. What can you expect? * Epic duels between the most unlikely opponents! * Huge tactical depth! * Stunning artwork by legendary artists! *Three levels of AI for solo play! * Near infinite replayability! * Easy to learn, hard to master! * In-game tutorial and rulebook! * Online multiplayer! * Synchronous and asynchronous game modes! * Official Unmatched rules consulted with the designers of the board game! * Multiple expansions to come - bringing new heroes and maps! * Unique experience of a board game with the convenience of a digital platform! The basic game contains: - Alice - King Arthur - Medusa - Sinbad - Marmoreal Map - Sarphedon Map The original board game was awarded the following honors: - 2019 Board Game Quest Awards Best Two Player Game Nominee - 2019 Board Game Quest Awards Best Tactical/Combat Game Nominee The application was recognized by the BoardGameGeek community: - Best Board Game App Winner of the 18th Annual Golden Geek Awards for 2023

Screenshots

Unmatched4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Unmatched at 4.0 against Eclipse's 2.4. Unmatched also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and chart position (#82 vs unranked). Eclipse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and price ($3.99 vs $7.99). On ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement 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

Eclipse costs $3.99 and Unmatched $7.99 up front. Unmatched sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Eclipse asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Unmatched holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 93 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Eclipse's written reviews are positive against 51% of Unmatched's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eclipse ships an update every 11 months, Unmatched every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Eclipse versus Unmatched: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEclipseUnmatched
Price$3.99 — better$7.99
Rating2.4 (48 ratings)4.0 (93 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.9% of reviews — better51.1% of reviews
Number of ratings4893 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#82 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB410 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperBrettspielwelt GmbHDire Wolf Digital

Customer experience

Eclipse

All ratings48 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative64.6%
Written reviews228 reviews
Positive64.9%
Neutral11.8%
Negative23.2%

Unmatched

All ratings93 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral15.1%
Negative16.1%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive51.1%
Neutral22.2%
Negative26.7%

User reviews

Eclipse

From 48 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent adaptation of board game
  • 🚀 Well-designed user interface
  • 🚀 Challenging AI opponents
  • 👍 Faithful to original board game
  • 👍 Great for learning the game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Sluggish performance on older devices
  • 🐛 Confusing tutorial
  • 🐛 Missing key features from board game
  • 🐛 Lack of detailed scoring breakdown

Unmatched

From 93 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Faithful digital adaptation of beloved board game
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual design
  • 🎭 Unique character mechanics and gameplay depth
  • ⚡ Smooth performance on iPad
  • 🌐 Cross-platform play support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes during gameplay
  • 🐛 Multiple game-breaking bugs affecting characters
  • ❌ No local pass-and-play multiplayer mode
  • 👥 Lack of active online player base
  • 📝 Text too small to read comfortably

Bugs and requests

Eclipse

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game crashes during combat
  • Saved games unable to be resumed
  • AI gets stuck during turns
  • Influence/resource management issues
  • Graphical glitches and UI bugs

Requested features

5 requests
  • Randomize player and AI options
  • Ability to see opponents' moves
  • Option to adjust game length
  • Inclusion of expansions
  • Improved online multiplayer experience

Unmatched

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Game crashes during attacks and combat actions
  • Game freezes between turns in online play
  • Dracula character causes frequent crashes and loading loops
  • Medusa's versatile attacks not working properly
  • Alice frequently changes size incorrectly
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  • Sinbad's journeys work inconsistently
  • Invisible Man cannot place two cards on deck properly
  • Bigfoot ability box gets stuck on screen
  • Game crashes when exiting active games in lobby
  • Tutorial hangs on Excalibur card selection
  • Players cannot rejoin dropped online matches
  • Scheme cards display too briefly to read
  • Zone information not clearly displayed
  • 2v2 mode has multiple bugs
  • Robin Hood scheme card protection not working
  • Opponent able to skip turns unfairly
  • Sound stops working after initial download
  • Inconsistent character behavior between 1v1 and 2v2 modes
  • Cross-platform compatibility issues between iOS and other platforms
  • Feedback submission form fails to send reports

Requested features

18 requests
  • Add local 2-player pass-and-play mode
  • Release more character sets (Volume 2, Jurassic Park, Houdini & The Genie)
  • Increase text size or add zoom feature for cards
  • Add Russian language support
  • Add Spanish language support
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  • Add French language support
  • Add German language support
  • Enable Mac support for iPad app
  • Implement quick match online system
  • Add timer for online turns to prevent idle players
  • Improve push notifications for async games
  • Add 2v2 mode with player control of both heroes
  • Increase scheme card display duration
  • Add competitive ladder/ranking system
  • Allow offline play for Season Pass content
  • Improve character AI decision-making
  • Add post-game analysis or replay feature
  • Reduce DLC pricing or bundle with base game

In-app purchases

None

Eclipse

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Unmatched

One-time13
  • Map - Yukon$0.99
  • Map - Soho$0.99
  • Map - Heorot$0.99
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  • Map - Baskerville Manor$0.99
  • Hero - Bigfoot$1.99
  • Hero - Dracula$1.99
  • Hero - Invisible Man$1.99
  • Hero - Jekyll & Hyde$1.99
  • Hero - Robin Hood$1.99
  • Hero - Sherlock Holmes$1.99
  • Hero - Little Red$1.99
  • Hero - Beowulf$1.99
  • Season Pass$11.99

Questions

Is Eclipse free?
Eclipse costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unmatched free?
Unmatched costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Eclipse or Unmatched?
Unmatched is rated higher. Eclipse averages 2.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Unmatched averages 4.0 from 93 ratings.
Do Eclipse or Unmatched have ads?
Neither Eclipse nor Unmatched shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eclipse or Unmatched?
Eclipse ships an update every 11 months, and Unmatched every 3 weeks. Most recently, Eclipse was updated on June 10, 2026 and Unmatched on September 26, 2026.

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