# Eclipse Safari — user reviews > 27 indexed App Store user reviews of Eclipse Safari by Simulation Curriculum Corp., rated 2.70/5 from 33 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-safari/id1249431306/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-safari/id1249431306.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 8 · 4★ 4 · 3★ 6 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 15 ## Newest reviews (7 of 27) ### 3/5 — Itsnotfree *2017-08-21, version 1.0* First thing that pops up after downloaded is $2.99 if I want to continue. Why does the app price nor appear before? Everyone wants to get rich with the eclipse. **Developer response:** Despite our best efforts, there were some slow service periods on eclipse day for which we sincerely apologize. We were overwhelmed by the response and while our servers managed to keep up most of the time, many of the services that we relied on (e.g. timezone services, contact times, nws forecast) were pushed to the point of breakage. At the peak there were thousands of server calls per second, enough for us to crash the National Weather Service API server. In the last hours before the eclipse alone, our apps were downloaded over 500,000 times. We planned backups to backups, increased capacity as the apps popularity grew but in the end it wasn't enough. We really fought hard to have the best app experience possible. We've learned lessons too and will continue to improve the app for the next eclipse event. I hope you still managed to enjoy the eclipse. Please get in touch with us so we can make it up to you at eclipseapp@simcur.zendesk.com Thank you ### 3/5 — Time functions stopped working *2017-08-21, version 1.0* App is pretty good -- except the Time functions (start, duration, mid, end) appear to have stopped working today. Arrg **Developer response:** Despite our best efforts, there were some slow service periods on eclipse day for which we sincerely apologize. We were overwhelmed by the response and while our servers managed to keep up most of the time, many of the services that we relied on (e.g. timezone services, contact times, nws forecast) were pushed to the point of breakage. At the peak there were thousands of server calls per second, enough for us to crash the National Weather Service API server. In the last hours before the eclipse alone, our apps were downloaded over 500,000 times. We planned backups to backups, increased capacity as the apps popularity grew but in the end it wasn't enough. We really fought hard to have the best app experience possible. We've learned lessons too and will continue to improve the app for the next eclipse event. I hope you still managed to enjoy the eclipse. Please get in touch with us so we can make it up to you at eclipseapp@simcur.zendesk.com Thank you ### 1/5 — Not working *2017-08-21, version 1.0* This was a great app before the eclipse but now that the day is here it has stopped calculating the times and durations. No matter where I go on the map, all the important info remains blank. **Developer response:** Despite our best efforts, there were some slow service periods on eclipse day for which we sincerely apologize. We were overwhelmed by the response and while our servers managed to keep up most of the time, many of the services that we relied on (e.g. timezone services, contact times, nws forecast) were pushed to the point of breakage. At the peak there were thousands of server calls per second, enough for us to crash the National Weather Service API server. In the last hours before the eclipse alone, our apps were downloaded over 500,000 times. We planned backups to backups, increased capacity as the apps popularity grew but in the end it wasn't enough. We really fought hard to have the best app experience possible. We've learned lessons too and will continue to improve the app for the next eclipse event. I hope you still managed to enjoy the eclipse. Please get in touch with us so we can make it up to you at eclipseapp@simcur.zendesk.com Thank you ### 3/5 — What is wrong with map location *2017-08-16, version 1.0* Using the search function bar I cannot get the app to successfully "find "a location; before the map/app upgrade earlier today, the functionality was great. Any thoughts? **Developer response:** Thank you. We are updating the geolocation services and the search function will be back up and running soon (today). Thank you for your patience and for using Eclipse Safari. ### 1/5 — Dawn of new age *2017-07-27, version 1.0* End of this Age, 😀 ### 3/5 — Map is too small *2017-07-25, version 1.0* I just started to use the app & am already frustrated by the tiny map. **Developer response:** Hi, thank you for the great feedback. You can now expand the map. ### 3/5 — Clunky app, map function nearly useless *2017-07-22, version 1.0* While the concept is great, the interactive map is trash. The location search function might find the location, but does not drop a pin, which is the whole point with how this map works. If my current location is 100 miles away from the path of totality and I want to check if a specific address is located within the path, I can't. The map is too small within the app. It covers less than 1/3 of the screen and still requires pinching and finger scrolling to move around. Oops, I dropped a pin 1000 miles away from where I'm planning to be. The tiny map lacks details such as road names. I can't even speak to the quality of the rest of the app since the interactive map is so awful, but it looks like it's just a copy of a (not great looking) website. **Developer response:** Hi Oppressed Bia, Thank you for the review. We've added the option to expand the map. User feedback is invaluable in making our apps better. You can tap anywhere on the eclipse path map to drop a location pin. After you search for a specific location (city), you can tap to drop a pin and set your new location. You can zoom in to road level and see road names but please note that because of the finite resolution of the eclipse path data, the pin might be dropped a few hundred feet away (all the maps available do this). Eclipse details will not be affected. We also invite you to join our Eclipse Safari community forums. Please post any new queries or further app feedback into a NEW post in the community forums here: www.AstronomySupport.com >>> Community Forums >>> Eclipse Safari | Interactive 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Guide (forum). Developers will reply there where the community can also help and/or learn from our experience. Thanks again, your feedback will be submitted to our development team. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — What a horrible thing *2017-08-22, version 1.0* So, the day of the eclipse, the hour before IT STOPPED WORKING!!!! Of course there was the GREAT POPUP for an in app purchase for the UPGRADED VERSION. REALLY?? What a load of .... Developer response???? A very long convoluted string of pseudo hypertext??? Meaningless to me. ### 1/5 — Total Failure *2017-08-22, version 1.0* The interactive eclipse map failed completely about 2 hours before totality. So, we went old school, ignored the app, and just enjoyed the event. App was great disappointment ### 1/5 — Doesn't work *2017-08-22, version 1.0* Waste of time. It has no info on eclipse times when you click on your location. Update 8/22: received response from developer but it's just a bunch of useless links. Please advise. **Developer response:** Despite our best efforts, there were some slow service periods on eclipse day for which we sincerely apologize. We were overwhelmed by the response and while our servers managed to keep up most of the time, many of the services that we relied on (e.g. timezone services, contact times, nws forecast) were pushed to the point of breakage. At the peak there were thousands of server calls per second, enough for us to crash the National Weather Service API server. In the last hours before the eclipse alone, our apps were downloaded over 500,000 times. We planned backups to backups, increased capacity as the apps popularity grew but in the end it wasn't enough. We really fought hard to have the best app experience possible. We've learned lessons too and will continue to improve the app for the next eclipse event. I hope you still managed to enjoy the eclipse. Please get in touch with us so we can make it up to you at eclipseapp@simcur.zendesk.com Thank you ### 1/5 — Failed when I needed it *2017-08-21, version 1.0* Worked fine up until the day of the eclipse. About an hour before the eclipse was due to start it became unresponsive. None of the "view" buttons would do anything. Disappointing. **Developer response:** Despite our best efforts, there were some slow service periods on eclipse day for which we sincerely apologize. We were overwhelmed by the response and while our servers managed to keep up most of the time, many of the services that we relied on (e.g. timezone services, contact times, nws forecast) were pushed to the point of breakage. At the peak there were thousands of server calls per second, enough for us to crash the National Weather Service API server. In the last hours before the eclipse alone, our apps were downloaded over 500,000 times. We planned backups to backups, increased capacity as the apps popularity grew but in the end it wasn't enough. We really fought hard to have the best app experience possible. We've learned lessons too and will continue to improve the app for the next eclipse event. I hope you still managed to enjoy the eclipse. Please get in touch with us so we can make it up to you at eclipseapp@simcur.zendesk.com Thank you ### 1/5 — Not there when you needed it *2017-08-21, version 1.0* As the sky went dark with the moon crossing the sun, this app gave me light... in the form of a blank screen. To paraphrase Maggie O'Hooligan, "Tanks fer nuttin', Danny." ### 1/5 — Didn't work during eclipse time, useless *2017-08-21, version 1.0* I downloaded this app to watch the eclipse with my family. I used it in the days leading up to the eclipse however when we wanted to use the app during the eclipse the site was bogged down and we were unable to use it. Overall concept was okay, interactive map wasn't great. For a free app it was okay, just didn't serve any purpose when it came down to needing it. **Developer response:** Despite our best efforts, there were some slow service periods on eclipse day for which we sincerely apologize. We were overwhelmed by the response and while our servers managed to keep up most of the time, many of the services that we relied on (e.g. timezone services, contact times, nws forecast) were pushed to the point of breakage. At the peak there were thousands of server calls per second, enough for us to crash the National Weather Service API server. In the last hours before the eclipse alone, our apps were downloaded over 500,000 times. We planned backups to backups, increased capacity as the apps popularity grew but in the end it wasn't enough. We really fought hard to have the best app experience possible. We've learned lessons too and will continue to improve the app for the next eclipse event. I hope you still managed to enjoy the eclipse. Please get in touch with us so we can make it up to you at eclipseapp@simcur.zendesk.com Thank you ### 1/5 — Did they not anticipate the load? *2017-08-21, version 1.0* The app was working an hour ago. Now I'm getting no response. Did they not anticipate and plan for the load of everyone using this app during the eclipse??? **Developer response:** Despite our best efforts, there were some slow service periods on eclipse day for which we sincerely apologize. We were overwhelmed by the response and while our servers managed to keep up most of the time, many of the services that we relied on (e.g. timezone services, contact times, nws forecast) were pushed to the point of breakage. At the peak there were thousands of server calls per second, enough for us to crash the National Weather Service API server. In the last hours before the eclipse alone, our apps were downloaded over 500,000 times. We planned backups to backups, increased capacity as the apps popularity grew but in the end it wasn't enough. We really fought hard to have the best app experience possible. We've learned lessons too and will continue to improve the app for the next eclipse event. I hope you still managed to enjoy the eclipse. Please get in touch with us so we can make it up to you at eclipseapp@simcur.zendesk.com Thank you ### 1/5 — Not what I would call 'feature rich' *2017-08-21, version 1.0* The app would probably be great if you did two things: 1. Pay for the upgrade, or 2. Don't use it for a solar eclipse It would seem that their servers are having trouble scaling up for the user load, and as of this instance (1 hour before the eclipse), is not retrieving any data. You would think an app that would be used one in a decade would work during the only time it will be used. Oh well, guess I'll wait another 99 years to try out the app again after they fix their issues. **Developer response:** Despite our best efforts, there were some slow service periods on eclipse day for which we sincerely apologize. We were overwhelmed by the response and while our servers managed to keep up most of the time, many of the services that we relied on (e.g. timezone services, contact times, nws forecast) were pushed to the point of breakage. At the peak there were thousands of server calls per second, enough for us to crash the National Weather Service API server. In the last hours before the eclipse alone, our apps were downloaded over 500,000 times. We planned backups to backups, increased capacity as the apps popularity grew but in the end it wasn't enough. We really fought hard to have the best app experience possible. We've learned lessons too and will continue to improve the app for the next eclipse event. I hope you still managed to enjoy the eclipse. Please get in touch with us so we can make it up to you at eclipseapp@simcur.zendesk.com Thank you ### 1/5 — Map and times not working *2017-08-21, version 1.0* The whole reason I downloaded this app was to get accurate times for the start through the end of the total eclipse. The times are not populating. My coordinates appear on the map as I allowed location permissions completely but no times, therefore this is useless to me. -Charleston, SC **Developer response:** Despite our best efforts, there were some slow service periods on eclipse day for which we sincerely apologize. We were overwhelmed by the response and while our servers managed to keep up most of the time, many of the services that we relied on (e.g. timezone services, contact times, nws forecast) were pushed to the point of breakage. At the peak there were thousands of server calls per second, enough for us to crash the National Weather Service API server. In the last hours before the eclipse alone, our apps were downloaded over 500,000 times. We planned backups to backups, increased capacity as the apps popularity grew but in the end it wasn't enough. We really fought hard to have the best app experience possible. We've learned lessons too and will continue to improve the app for the next eclipse event. I hope you still managed to enjoy the eclipse. Please get in touch with us so we can make it up to you at eclipseapp@simcur.zendesk.com Thank you ### 1/5 — Fail *2017-08-21, version 1.0* I downloaded this after reading a good review. When I try to use the interactive map, after I twice give it permission to use my location, it shows where we are but doesn't fill in any times. Moving on to the regular internet, which does that just fine. **Developer response:** Despite our best efforts, there were some slow service periods on eclipse day for which we sincerely apologize. We were overwhelmed by the response and while our servers managed to keep up most of the time, many of the services that we relied on (e.g. timezone services, contact times, nws forecast) were pushed to the point of breakage. At the peak there were thousands of server calls per second, enough for us to crash the National Weather Service API server. In the last hours before the eclipse alone, our apps were downloaded over 500,000 times. We planned backups to backups, increased capacity as the apps popularity grew but in the end it wasn't enough. We really fought hard to have the best app experience possible. We've learned lessons too and will continue to improve the app for the next eclipse event. I hope you still managed to enjoy the eclipse. Please get in touch with us so we can make it up to you at eclipseapp@simcur.zendesk.com Thank you ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Amazing! *2017-09-05, version 1.0* Good work! ### 5/5 — Best Eclipse App *2017-08-26, version 1.0* I used this app in my fourth and fifth grade gifted classes. The students loved it! ### 5/5 — Great app *2017-08-16, version 1.0* A very good app for preparing for the eclipse. For the photography lovers it would be fantastic to have a small bar on the side or bottom of the interactive map with the number of degrees it represents (which would change as one zooms in or out). Congrats on a job well done. **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We'll look into your request for the field of view information to be displayed onscreen. ### 5/5 — Fun companion to Eclipse of the Century! *2017-08-03, version 1.0* Simple, straightforward, and fun! Not confusing or nerdy! Have fun! ### 5/5 — Fantastic! *2017-07-27, version 1.0* This is a great! Really useful! This will help me decide the best place for viewing. Plus, it's really intuitive! **Developer response:** Hi Drake, Thanks for the outstanding review! You will probably also love our very full-featured SkySafari 5 astronomy app: http://www.SkySafariAstronomy.com Also, please feel free to join our Community Forums at the following URL to share experiences, request features and interact with our developers/product experts: https://support.simulationcurriculum.com/hc/en-us/community/topics Thanks again!" ### 5/5 — Excellent Eclipse App *2017-07-26, version 1.0* This is an excellent eclipse app. You can drop pins on a location and see the total eclipse duration, when the eclipse starts, the start of totality, maximum eclipse, the end of totality and the end of the eclipse. A nice addition would be a button to get you the current weather for where you put your pin or a button to get a weather forecast for where you put your pin. The simulations of the eclipse from where you dropped your pin are nice. It would be good if the simulation could be saved or watched as a movie. This app will help me set up my intervalometer to take pictures of the eclipse. Let’s hope we have clear skies. **Developer response:** Hi, Thanks so much for the great review! Weather features are going in today! You will probably also love our very full-featured SkySafari 5 astronomy app: http://www.SkySafariAstronomy.com. For more feature suggestions, please feel free to join our Community Forums at the following URL to share experiences, request features and interact with our developers/product experts: https://support.simulationcurriculum.com/hc/en-us/community/topics Thanks again! ### 5/5 — Great and useful app *2017-07-25, version 1.0* I'm very impressed with this app. The interactive map lets you figure out where the best spot to observe the eclipse is. Even if you can't make it into the region of totality, it will show you what the eclipse will look like from your location. Lots of general information about the eclipse. Highly recommended. **Developer response:** Sylvester, Thanks for the outstanding review! Please feel free to join our Community Forums at the following URL to share experiences, request features and interact with our developers/product experts: https://support.simulationcurriculum.com/hc/en-us/community/topics/115000509027-Eclipse-Safari-Interactive-2017-Total-Solar-Eclipse-Guide You will probably also love our very full-featured SkySafari 5 astronomy app: http://www.SkySafariAstronomy.com Thanks again! ### 4/5 — Was great app, but suddenly does not function *2017-08-16, version 1.0* Until today the app functioned well. Today the search function does not work. Every location I've entered today comes up "not found", even Columbus, OH. It also seems very slow in starting up. I've deleted the app and reinstalled with no change. **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. We are updating the geolocation server today and the search function will be back up and running soon. ps. we were a victim of our own success. ### 4/5 — Start and Stop times are off *2017-07-30, version 1.0* After updating my IOS to latest version, I notice that the eclipse times are off by a number of hours. Still a useful app, but the time function needs to be fixed. (Yes, I uninstalled and reinstalled) **Developer response:** Hi, thank you for your report. We've recently changed to a more reliable timezone reference server. If you encounter any issues please feel free to join our Community Forums at the following URL to share experiences, request features and interact with our developers/product experts: https://support.simulationcurriculum.com/hc/en-us/community/topics ### 4/5 — Pretty Cool *2017-07-26, version 1.0* I like the interactive eclipse map, but the background is tan and the sun image is yellow. It's VERY difficult to see where the blue moon transits the image of the sun. A better color contrast between the background and the sun would be appreciated. **Developer response:** Hi, thank you for your feedback. Next week we will be adding the option to turn off daylight - providing better contrast between sun/moon. Please feel free to provide additional feedback in our community forums at the below link: https://support.simulationcurriculum.com/hc/en-us/community/topics/115000509027-Eclipse-Safari-Interactive-2017-Total-Solar-Eclipse-Guide Also, if you like Eclipse Safari, I'm sure you will love our much more full-featured SkySafari 5 app: http://www.SkySafariAstronomy.com Thanks again! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*