Comparison

Eclipse vs Dragon Eclipse

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
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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

Dragon Eclipse

Embark on an adventure in a mystical realm filled with dragons and mythical creatures. Engage in tactical combat, tame and train unique beasts, and uncover the secrets of a world transformed by an eclipse. This board game offers deep strategic gameplay for one or two players.

Highlights
  • Mythical creature collection
  • Tactical card-based combat
  • Creature taming and training
  • Exploration of a magical world
  • 1-2 player board game
  • Unique creature abilities
Features
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Enter a magical world of mythical beasts and ancient dragons in Dragon Eclipse, the exciting new board game for 1-2 players! Uncover the secrets of the eclipse that changed everything and discover the dangerous and treacherous world that awaits you. Explore a vivid and immersive world filled with majestic and unique creatures you can battle, tame, catch, and train. Each creature has a unique deck of cards you can use in combat and special abilities, offering endless tactical possibilities to master.

Screenshots

Dragon Eclipse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dragon Eclipse at Free against Eclipse's $3.99. Dragon Eclipse also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). Eclipse's advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 50%) and ratings volume (48 vs 6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Dragon Eclipse is free to download; Eclipse costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dragon Eclipse holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eclipse has 48 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Eclipse's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dragon Eclipse'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, Dragon Eclipse every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Eclipse versus Dragon Eclipse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEclipseDragon Eclipse
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating2.4 (48 ratings)3.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings48 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB139 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBrettspielwelt GmbHRealms Distribution Sp.z o.o.

Customer experience

Eclipse

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

Dragon Eclipse

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%

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

Dragon Eclipse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Eclipse

No in-app purchases

None

Dragon Eclipse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eclipse free?
Eclipse costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dragon Eclipse free?
Dragon Eclipse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Eclipse or Dragon Eclipse?
Dragon Eclipse is rated higher. Eclipse averages 2.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Dragon Eclipse averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Eclipse or Dragon Eclipse have ads?
Neither Eclipse nor Dragon Eclipse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eclipse or Dragon Eclipse?
Eclipse ships an update every 11 months, and Dragon Eclipse every 3 weeks. Most recently, Eclipse was updated on June 10, 2026 and Dragon Eclipse on September 9, 2026.

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