# Eclipse vs Maglev Metro

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.

Eclipse costs $3.99 and Maglev Metro $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eclipse | Maglev Metro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [2.4 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-boardgame/id620439479/reviews) | **[3.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maglev-metro/id1616040081/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **64.9% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 126 MB | 324 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.4 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brettspielwelt GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063292497) | [Bezier Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087209622) |

## 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


### Maglev Metro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maglev-metro/id1616040081)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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.

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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.*