Eclipse vs Dragon Eclipse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Mythical creature collection
- Tactical card-based combat
- Creature taming and training
- Exploration of a magical world
- 1-2 player board game
- Unique creature abilities
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Eclipse | Dragon Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.4 (48 ratings) | 3.7 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brettspielwelt GmbH | Realms Distribution Sp.z o.o. |
Customer experience
Eclipse
Dragon Eclipse
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
Eclipse
No in-app purchases
Dragon Eclipse
No in-app purchases
Questions
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