Comparison

Eclipse vs Maglev Metro

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

Head to head
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
Read full description

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

Maglev Metro

Build and manage a futuristic metropolitan rail system using magnetic levitation technology. Transport workers and robots efficiently beneath the city, upgrading your system to ensure passengers arrive quickly. This tile-laying, engine-building game transforms the board into a vibrant subway map.

Highlights
  • Magnetic levitation rail system construction
  • Pick-up-and-deliver gameplay
  • Tile-laying mechanics
  • Engine-building elements
  • Passenger and robot transport
  • Route overlapping
  • Robot-based upgrades
Features
Read full description

In Maglev Metro, utilize state-of-the-art magnetic levitation technology to build a metropolitan rail system, transporting workers and robots beneath the city. Replace aging Manhattan and Berlin subway systems with newer, faster, quieter technology. Enhance your rail system's abilities so that your passengers arrive at their destinations first. Efficiency is your key to success in this pick-up-and-deliver, tile-laying, engine-building game. Transparent tiles allow your route to overlap your opponents' tracks, winding you along from station to station. Robots efficiently upgrade and adjust your abilities, leveraging unique goals to maximize points. By the end of the game, the game board has morphed into a modern subway map, with brightly-colored routes connecting stations all over the city.

Screenshots

Maglev Metro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eclipse at 65% against Maglev Metro's 13%. Eclipse also leads on price ($3.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.4). Maglev Metro's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Maglev Metro $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Maglev Metro holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 42 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Eclipse's written reviews are positive against 13% of Maglev Metro'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, Maglev Metro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Eclipse versus Maglev Metro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEclipseMaglev Metro
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating2.4 (48 ratings)3.8 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.9% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings48 — better42
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.4
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB324 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBrettspielwelt GmbHBezier Games, Inc.

Customer experience

Eclipse

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

Maglev Metro

All ratings42 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.9%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral31.3%
Negative56.3%

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

Maglev Metro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Eclipse

No in-app purchases

None

Maglev Metro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eclipse free?
Eclipse costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maglev Metro free?
Maglev Metro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Eclipse or Maglev Metro?
Maglev Metro is rated higher. Eclipse averages 2.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Maglev Metro averages 3.8 from 42 ratings.
Do Eclipse or Maglev Metro have ads?
Neither Eclipse nor Maglev Metro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eclipse or Maglev Metro?
Eclipse ships an update every 11 months, and Maglev Metro every 5 weeks. Most recently, Eclipse was updated on June 10, 2026 and Maglev Metro on August 31, 2026.

Other comparisons