# Eclipse vs Through the Ages

The clearest difference is rating: Through the Ages at 4.9 against Eclipse's 2.4. Through the Ages also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (5.1K vs 48). Eclipse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and price ($3.99 vs $9.99). On ads there is nothing between them.

Eclipse costs $3.99 and Through the Ages $9.99 up front. Through the Ages sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Eclipse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Through the Ages holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Through the Ages has 5.1K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Eclipse's written reviews are positive against 88% of Through the Ages's.

Eclipse ships an update every 11 months, Through the Ages every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eclipse | Through the Ages |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [2.4 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-boardgame/id620439479/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/through-the-ages/id966245474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **5.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | **87.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#65** |
| Size | 126 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Brettspielwelt GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063292497) | [CGE Digital s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706267473) |

## 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


### Through the Ages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/through-the-ages/id966245474)

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Paid · Board, #175 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Lead a civilization from its beginnings to the modern era. Expand your resources, develop technologies, and build armies to defend or attack. Construct wonders and choose governments to achieve victory in this deep strategy game.

**Highlights:** Civilization development, Resource management, Technology research, Military expansion, Government selection, Wonder construction, Card-driven gameplay, Solo and online multiplayer

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Leaders and Wonders | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent tutorial
- 👍 Great implementation of board game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Challenging AI
- 👍 Lots of replay value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with online play
- 🐛 Bugs in challenge mode
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during challenge mode
- Connectivity issues with online play
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Freezing during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add pass-and-play mode with AI
- Ability to mix human and AI players
- More customization options for game settings
- Expansion content (new leaders, wonders, etc.)
- Ability to slow down AI turns for better observation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eclipse free?

Eclipse costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Through the Ages free?

Through the Ages costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Eclipse or Through the Ages?

Through the Ages is rated higher. Eclipse averages 2.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Through the Ages averages 4.9 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do Eclipse or Through the Ages have ads?

Neither Eclipse nor Through the Ages shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eclipse or Through the Ages?

Eclipse ships an update every 11 months, and Through the Ages every 10 days. Most recently, Eclipse was updated on June 10, 2026 and Through the Ages 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.*