# Wave vs Eclipse

The clearest difference is rating: Wave at 5.0 against Eclipse's 4.3. Wave also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and device support (3 vs 1). Eclipse's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Wave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Wave's written reviews are positive against 76% of Eclipse's.

Wave ships an update every 8 days, Eclipse weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wave | Eclipse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-the-social-scene/id6746767592/reviews)** | [4.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-dating-app/id6754540777/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 76.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 56 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wave Nightlife LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818404445) | [Eclipse Platforms, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848747921) |

## What reviewers say

### Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-the-social-scene/id6746767592)

Discover trending venues and real-time updates for your nightlife. See live crowd-sourced visuals, explore clubs based on your preferences, and stay connected with a social feed of events and user posts. Plan your perfect night out with confidence.

**Highlights:** Live venue visuals, Venue discovery by vibe, Real-time social feed, Personalized night plans, Crowd-sourced content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Eclipse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-dating-app/id6754540777)

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.

**Highlights:** Time-based social planning, Neighborhood-focused connections, Real-time plan coordination, Solo and group outing facilitation, Daily interaction reset, Privacy-focused design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wave free?

Wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Eclipse free?

Eclipse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wave or Eclipse?

Wave is rated higher. Wave averages 5.0 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Eclipse averages 4.3 from 27 ratings.

### Do Wave or Eclipse have ads?

Wave shows ads; Eclipse does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wave or Eclipse?

Wave ships an update every 8 days, and Eclipse weekly. Most recently, Wave was updated on October 30, 2026 and Eclipse on October 30, 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.*