Best apps like Great American Eclipse

22+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
4 free apps
Updated July 2026

Whether you want more options like Great American Eclipse or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 22+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Great American Eclipse

Totality by Big Kid Science#1

Totality by Big Kid Science by Germinate LLC

Your Solar Eclipse Companion
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.5(68 ratings)
Free
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Discover upcoming total solar eclipses worldwide with interactive maps and personalized viewing information. Learn about eclipse science, safe viewing practices, and find navigation tools to reach the path of totality. This free educational app also offers resources for educators and a shop for related books and viewing glasses.

AstroAid#3

AstroAid by iLanga, Inc.

Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.3(44 ratings)
$2.99
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Visualize what you'll see through your telescope with different eyepieces and optical aids. Plan your astrophotography by pairing cameras with telescopes to see what fits in the frame. Includes astronomical catalogs and equipment lists.

More apps like Great American Eclipse

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Eclipse Safari
Eclipse Safari
Eclipse Safari
2017 Total Solar Eclipse Guide
Free

This app provides a comprehensive, interactive guide to the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse. It features a countdown timer, news, an interactive map, and a simulator to help you experience and understand the event.

Countdown timerInteractive eclipse mapEclipse simulation
📚 Education
(33)
free
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Total Solar Eclipse
Total Solar Eclipse
Total Solar Eclipse
by Exploratorium
Free

Enhance your eclipse viewing experience with live telescope views and an interactive map tailored to your location. Access educational programs, safety guidelines, and reminders to never miss a celestial event.

Interactive eclipse map with location-specific dataLive telescope streams and educational programsClose-up solar surface views
📚 Education
(28)
free
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Moon Globe HD
Moon Globe HD
Moon Globe HD
by Midnight Martian
$0.99

Explore Earth's Moon in realistic 3D with this app. View detailed satellite imagery, observe real-time lighting changes, and identify lunar terrain and spacecraft. Switch to Telescope mode to see the Moon from your Earthly perspective.

Real-time 3D lunar renderingRealistic lighting simulationMultitouch navigation
📚 Education
(148)
paid
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Observer Pro
Observer Pro
Observer Pro
Deep sky astronomy planner
$13.99

This app helps advanced astronomers and astrophotographers plan their observing sessions. It predicts object visibility, factoring in local obstructions, and provides weather forecasts. Manage observing lists and favorite sites to maximize your stargazing time.

14,000+ deep sky objects with photosLocal horizon profile measurementObject visibility prediction charts
📚 Education
(49)
paid
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JupiterMoons
JupiterMoons
JupiterMoons
by Guidebook Inc
$2.99

Explore Jupiter's largest moons and track the Great Red Spot with this astronomy guide. Visualize moon orbits, time celestial events, and learn detailed facts about Jupiter and its moons.

Locate Io, Europa, Ganymede, and CallistoTime Great Red Spot transitsVisualize moon orbits to scale
📚 Education
(10)
paid
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Apollo360-VR
Apollo360-VR
Apollo360-VR
The moon surrounds you.
$2.99

Experience the lunar surface in 360 degrees with high-resolution panoramas from the Apollo missions. Explore all six landing sites using your device's motion sensors, with optional narration and mission audio.

360-degree lunar surface panoramasExplore 6 Apollo landing sitesDevice motion sensor control
📚 Education
(3)
paid
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Antikythera Mechanism
Antikythera Mechanism
Antikythera Mechanism
by Derwent Studios
Free
$1.99 | 100% OFF

Explore a detailed simulation of the ancient Antikythera Mechanism, the world's first computer. Investigate ancient astronomical views with interactive controls and two viewing modes. Optimized for recent Apple devices.

Full working simulationDetailed astronomical investigationInteractive crank control
📚 Education
(24)
free