# The Eclipse App — Countdown to Totality 2026 > Solar eclipse guide with timer, forecasts, and community event information. (iPhone/iPad app by The Eclipse Company.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-eclipse-app/id6476629038 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [The Eclipse Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727402677) - Category: Travel, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.00/5 from 100 App Store ratings · 56 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 143 MB - Languages: American English, Catalan, French (France), German (Germany), Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese, European Spanish - Released: 2026-07-19 - Data updated: 2026-09-06 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-eclipse-app/id6476629038/reviews.md ## What is The Eclipse App? On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will cross Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, and for a few quiet minutes the sky will go dark. The Eclipse App is your companion for the whole day: an interactive map of the path of totality, a rehearsal so you know what's coming, and a live countdown that guides you second by second, from first contact to the moment your eclipse glasses come off. ▶ YOUR ECLIPSE See exactly what the eclipse looks like from your location: whether you'll see totality, how long it lasts, how much of the Sun is covered, and when every phase begins and ends, down to the second. Outside the path? You'll see your partial eclipse times too. Preview your sky in advance, and turn on Day-of Alerts so nothing sneaks up on you. ▶ THE MAP Explore the path of totality from Greenland across Iceland to Spain. Tap any spot on the eclipse map to see its timing, how long totality lasts there, and how far it sits from the path. Comparing two towns? The map makes the tradeoffs easy to see. ▶ SUN POSITION In 2026, the eclipse hangs low in the sky in many places. See exactly how high the Sun will sit from your spot, and get a heads-up when hills, buildings, or trees might block the view. You can check historical cloud trends while you're at it. ▶ REHEARSAL Practice eclipse day before it arrives, at your own pace. Walk through every phase from first contact to last, learn when glasses go on and come off, and try the camera and recorder ahead of time, so the real day feels familiar instead of frantic. ▶ LIVE COUNTDOWN When the day comes, the eclipse countdown guides you in real time: what's happening, what to watch for, and exactly when it's safe to take your glasses off. An optional spoken audio guide keeps you hands-free. The totality countdown also lives on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, so a glance is all it takes. ▶ SNAP AND RECORD Take a photo without leaving the countdown. Scene mode captures the strange light around you, and Sun mode helps you aim and expose for the Sun itself. Or tap Record, put your phone down, and capture the sound of totality: the hush, the gasps, the cheers. ▶ RELIVE Afterward, press play. Your photos and recordings play back on the eclipse's own timeline, just as they happened. It's the closest thing to standing back under the Moon's shadow. ▶ GOOD TO KNOW - Completely free. No account, no subscriptions. - Available in nine languages: English, Spanish, Catalan, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Icelandic, and Japanese. - Useful anywhere in Europe and beyond: even far from totality, you can see how much of the Sun will be covered where you are. A note on safety: outside of totality, only look at the Sun through certified eclipse glasses or solar filters. The app tells you when, and proper glasses do the protecting. A total solar eclipse is brief, and it doesn't wait. We built this app so you can spend those minutes looking up. theeclipse.app/privacy theeclipse.app/terms ## Key features - Path of totality exploration - Totality timer with audio/vibration guides - Solar filter safety prompts - Hourly cloud cover forecasts - Community event listings - Offline functionality ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Pro | $3.00 | one-time | | 2026 Chaser | $4.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of The Eclipse App? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Helpful for eclipse planning - 🎯 Accurate timing and countdowns - 🗺️ Useful location suggestions - 💡 Provides valuable eclipse information - ✨ Great user interface - ✅ Works well for many users - 💯 Worth the upgrade for some - 🚀 Fast and responsive customer service **Cons** - 💸 Pro version perceived as scam - ❌ Pro features not working - 📉 Cloud forecast inaccurate - 🚫 No notifications received - 🤷 Pro version only useful in totality path - 💰 Paid for features that don't work - 🤔 Confusing or misleading information - 👎 Poor user experience - 🚫 App doesn't open or crashes - ⚠️ Limited functionality outside totality path - 📉 Not worth the cost for some **Commonly reported bugs** - Pro features not working - Cloud forecast inaccurate - No notifications received - Audio and vibration alerts not working - App crashes or doesn't open - Timer doesn't work when app is in background - Cannot set a location - Server connection failures - Simulation mode not exiting properly **Most requested features** - Allow use outside totality path for general info - Improve cloud forecast accuracy - Ensure audio/vibration alerts work when app is in background - Add Google Maps integration on iPhone - Provide more detailed information before purchase - Allow searching by address or lat/long coordinates - Enable functionality for lunar eclipses ## Recent user reviews (10 of 56) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-eclipse-app/id6476629038/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Parfaite *2026-08-12* Très belle application , intuitive et facile d’utilisation. Rien à ajouter merci ! ### 5/5 — So cool *2026-08-12* I could see it so well👌👌👌👌👌 ### 5/5 — Absolument géniale ! *2026-08-11* Application parfaite pour préparer le choix du lieu de l’éclipse et pour la vivre avec le mode enregistrement vocal /photos pendant que le décompte continue ! Intuitive et super bien conçue. Et plein de détails formidables. Comme lien avec PeakFinder par exemple pour voir les sommets gênants. ### 5/5 — excellent *2026-08-08* A very lovely app, love the simulations ### 1/5 — Pro version scam *2024-04-23* $4.00 for a timer? What a scam! And why am paying again? I just saw another charge on my card can’t even opt out. ### 5/5 — Amazing App! *2024-04-21* I'm so glad I discovered this app. I was planning to find places where to enjoy and view the solar eclipse of 2024. The information on weather, totality duration, and events near each location was accurate. Great job for the developers of this app. This app was really helpful in my journey to find the best place to enjoy the eclipse, and I was satisfied with all the features and information. I hope the App works for the Solar Eclipse in 2026 in Iceland and Spain!!! Thanks!!!! I. ### 1/5 — Pro features didn’t work *2024-04-19, version 1.4.4* Don’t bother with Pro version—it didn’t work ### 5/5 — Worked great! Very Helpful *2024-04-15* I wanted to thank you for creating such a useful app. We went to o an area unfamiliar yo us and having suggestions for parks and locations of events was so helpful. The fee for weather was well worth it. We found a lovely park we wouldn’t have known about and had a wonderful experience. ### 2/5 — Location of totality useful - clouds just plain wrong *2024-04-13* The free version was just fine. However, I paid the $3 for the ‘live cloud forecast.’ It was not correct AND gave two different answers. My app said 15% clouds, my husband’s free app for same location said 80% clouds. So which was it? So ironically the extra $3 was a HUGE ripoff. If I had planned my location based on what I paid for, I would have missed the eclipse. Thanks a lot for nothing. ### 1/5 — Annoyed *2024-04-12* I was only 70 miles from a total totality location so I went ahead and paid for the “pro version” guided countdown. I wish it had said before paying that you had to be WITHIN a totality area to have the paid version be worth it’s money. I got literally nothing from the pro version. Lucky it’s only 3$ but I feel like there should have been some more information. I would have been happy if I had even gotten a guided countdown for the closest totality area to me. I was looking forward to seeing all the features shown in the example and saw none at all instead. It was a waste of 3$ for where I was located. Would have been worth every penny if I had been in a different area. ## Frequently asked questions about The Eclipse App ### What does The Eclipse App do? The Eclipse App is designed to help users fully experience the 2024 solar eclipse. It provides tools to find optimal viewing locations, offers a timer with safety prompts for solar filters, and includes weather forecasts and community event information. ### What are the key features of The Eclipse App? Key features include exploring the path of totality, a timer with audio and vibration guides for safe viewing, prompts for using solar filters, hourly cloud cover forecasts, community event listings, and offline functionality. Some advanced features like guided countdowns and detailed cloud forecasts are available in the Pro version. ### How much does The Eclipse App cost? The app offers a freemium model. Many features, such as community listings, totality times, and historical cloud cover, are free. Advanced features like guided countdowns and real-time cloud forecasts are available through a Pro upgrade. ### Is The Eclipse App compatible with my device? While specific compatibility details are not provided in the description, mobile applications are typically designed for both iOS and Android platforms. Users can check their respective app stores for device compatibility information. ### What are common use cases for The Eclipse App? Common use cases include planning a trip to the path of totality, finding safe viewing spots, timing the phases of the eclipse accurately, avoiding cloudy skies by checking forecasts, and discovering local events and communities to join for the eclipse viewing experience. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.3.0 — 2026-09-03 Your Relives, backed up: • Create an account with Apple, Google, or an email code • Back up Relive photos, videos, recordings, and viewing spots, then restore them on a new phone • Moments now lists your recordings: play, share, or remove each one • New for August 2027: Historical Heat and Historical Dust map layers • Look ahead to the 2028 and 2030 total eclipses Plus Relive playback and stability fixes. ### 2.2.4 — 2026-08-20 More reliable Relive: • Fixed a crash when opening Relive • Photos you add from your library now appear in Relive • Distances now match your region (kilometers or miles) Plus wording and stability fixes across the app. ### 2.2.3 — 2026-08-10 Clearer travel guidance for eclipse day: the leave-by time now notes that live traffic can't see planned road closures. New and improved print designs, smoother scrolling when reserving one, and small fixes throughout. And a thank-you for Chasers: your print discount now appears on every print card, ready to apply at checkout. ### 2.2.2 — 2026-08-09 The eclipse is days away — one final sharpening pass: • Pick the weather model behind your cloud map — meteoblue NEMS, DWD ICON, or ECMWF IFS • The cloud-risk card now says when early forecasts are still settling • Smoke & haze alerts only appear when the air truly calls for them • A clearer guide to the map and your line of sight Plus smoother loading and fixes across the app. ### 2.2.1 — 2026-08-08 Eclipse week is here — this update gets you ready: • New poster designs — pick a favorite and reserve your print before the eclipse • Chaser maps: forecast dots along your sight line now shade smoothly from clear to blocked, with a clearer guide to what each map shows • Smoke & haze advisories appear with your cloud forecasts • Faster startup on Android Plus fixes and refinements across the app. ## Apps similar to The Eclipse App | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Chimani: National Parks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chimani-national-parks/id436381327) | 4.5 (1,157) | Free | Travel | | [Parkwolf: National Park Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkwolf-national-park-guide/id1596595516) | 4.7 (8,007) | Free | Travel | | [iExit Interstate Exit Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iexit-interstate-exit-guide/id401746066) | 4.8 (36,606) | Free | Travel | | [FlyLogan](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flylogan/id1535290428) | 1.7 (72) | Free | Travel | | [OHGO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ohgo/id1034284575) | 2.3 (230) | Free | Travel | | [Autio: Road Trip & Travel App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autio-road-trip-and-travel-app/id1300494609) | 4.8 (4,259) | Free | Travel | ## Related topics [eclipse](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/eclipse) · [glicoden](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/glicoden) · [eclipse ai](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/eclipse-ai) · [elipse](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/elipse) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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