WhatIf Social vs Eclipse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WhatIf Social
This app facilitates real-life connections through curated social events and dinners. It uses smart matchmaking to connect like-minded individuals for friendship, networking, or meaningful conversations, moving beyond digital interactions.
- Profile-based matchmaking
- Curated dinners and social events
- Group and private chat
- Real-life experiences
- Connect offline
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Make real connections—offline. Whatif Social is your new way to meet people at curated dinners and social events. Whether you're looking for friendship, networking, or meaningful conversation, we match you with like-minded individuals and help you connect in real life. No swiping. No small talk. Just real people and real conversations. Join unique gatherings tailored to your vibe. We take care of the matchmaking so you can focus on showing up, being yourself, and enjoying genuine connections. Why Whatif Social? • Smart profile-based matchmaking • Curated dinners and social events • Group and private chat with matched attendees • Perfect for friends, founders, professionals, and explorers • Real-life experiences, not endless scrolling Whether you're new in town or just tired of digital-only connections, Whatif Social helps you meet the right people at the right time—in real life. Download now and find your next great connection.
Eclipse
This app connects people looking to go out tonight based on their chosen neighborhood. It facilitates real-time connections and plan coordination for both solo and group outings, with all interactions resetting daily for privacy.
- Time-based social planning
- Neighborhood-focused connections
- Real-time plan coordination
- Solo and group outing facilitation
- Daily interaction reset
- Privacy-focused design
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Meet someone tonight, not someday. Eclipse is the dating app for nights out. See who's going out in your city tonight, connect before you head out, and make plans to meet in person. HOW ECLIPSE WORKS A fresh feed every day Your feed resets daily and shows only people planning to go out in your city that night. Send a like, and when it's mutual you're connected and can start chatting before you head out. Play matchmaker See someone perfect for a friend? Send them the profile. Your friends can return the favor and help you meet someone, too. Meet through Circles An invite-only way to meet people through the schools, industries, and communities you're already part of. Make plans, not pen pals Turn a connection into plans to meet while you're already out and nearby. Go out. Meet someone. See what happens.Meet someone tonight, not someday. Eclipse is the dating app for nights out. See who's going out in your city tonight, connect before you head out, and make plans to meet in person. HOW ECLIPSE WORKS A fresh feed every day Your feed resets daily and shows only people planning to go out in your city that night. Send a like, and when it's mutual you're connected and can start chatting before you head out. Play matchmaker See someone perfect for a friend? Send them the profile. Your friends can return the favor and help you meet someone, too. Meet through Circles An invite-only way to meet people through the schools, industries, and communities you're already part of. Make plans, not pen pals Turn a connection into plans to meet while you're already out and nearby. Go out. Meet someone. See what happens.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WhatIf Social at 5.0 against Eclipse's 4.3. WhatIf Social also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and device support (3 vs 1). Eclipse's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WhatIf Social holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of WhatIf Social's written reviews are positive against 76% of Eclipse's.
WhatIf Social ships an update every 6 days, Eclipse weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | WhatIf Social | Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | 4.3 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 76.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | WhatIf Social | Eclipse Platforms, Inc. |
Customer experience
WhatIf Social
Eclipse
In-app purchases
WhatIf Social
No in-app purchases
Eclipse
No in-app purchases
