# Eclipse vs Unmatched

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 (#48 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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eclipse | Unmatched |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [2.4 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-boardgame/id620439479/reviews) | **[4.0 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unmatched-digital-edition/id1573747138/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **93** |
| Positive reviews | **64.9% of reviews** | 51.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#48** |
| Size | 126 MB | 410 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Brettspielwelt GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063292497) | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) |

## What reviewers say

### Eclipse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-boardgame/id620439479)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Unmatched

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unmatched-digital-edition/id1573747138)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Paid · Board, #124 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map - Yukon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map - Soho | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map - Heorot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map - Baskerville Manor | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Bigfoot | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Dracula | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Invisible Man | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Jekyll & Hyde | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Robin Hood | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Sherlock Holmes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Little Red | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Beowulf | $1.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*