# Through the Ages vs Eclipse

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Through the Ages at 88% against Eclipse's 33%. Through the Ages also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). Eclipse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Through the Ages costs $9.99 and Eclipse $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 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Through the Ages has 5.1K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Through the Ages's written reviews are positive against 33% of Eclipse's.

Through the Ages ships an update every 10 days, Eclipse every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Through the Ages | Eclipse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/through-the-ages/id966245474/reviews)** | [3.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-2nd-dawn/id1472324985/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **87.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | — |
| Size | 188 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [CGE Digital s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706267473) | [BrettspielWelt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063292497) |

## What reviewers say

### Through the Ages

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

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Paid · Board (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


### Eclipse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-2nd-dawn/id1472324985)

Lead a vast interstellar civilization in a strategic 4X game. Explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate your rivals to achieve galactic domination. Features customizable species, technologies, and ship designs for a unique experience.

**Highlights:** Official board game adaptation, Deep 4X gameplay, Customizable species, tech, and ships, Up to 6 players (human/AI), Asynchronous multiplayer, In-game tutorial

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Through the Ages free?

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

### Is Eclipse free?

Eclipse costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Through the Ages is rated higher. Through the Ages averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Eclipse averages 3.2 from 15 ratings.

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

Neither Through the Ages nor Eclipse shows ads.

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

Through the Ages ships an update every 10 days, and Eclipse every 3 months. Most recently, Through the Ages was updated on September 24, 2026 and Eclipse on September 23, 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.*