Comparison

OHGO vs The Eclipse App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OHGO

Get real-time traffic updates for Ohio's freeways. Receive customized notifications for traffic, construction, and weather incidents affecting your route. View live camera feeds and get hands-free voice alerts for a smarter commute.

Highlights
  • Real-time traffic information
  • Customized incident notifications
  • Traffic speed conditions
  • Live traffic camera images
  • Hands-free voice alerts
Features
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Receive real time traffic information on Ohio's freeways. Welcome, smart traveler. The Ohio Department of Transportation's OHGO App is your official source for real-time Ohio traffic updates. Get customized notifications on traffic, construction, weather, and other incidents affecting your route. Check traffic speed conditions, view live images from an extensive network of traffic cameras, receive hands-free voice alerts and more while on the go.

About

The Eclipse App

Plan for the 2027 total solar eclipse with an interactive map, live countdown, and detailed timing for every phase. Explore the path of totality, check environmental conditions, and capture memories of this celestial event.

Highlights
  • Interactive path of totality map
  • Live countdown to eclipse phases
  • Location-specific eclipse timing
  • Environmental condition forecasts (heat, dust, clouds)
  • Photography and video tools
  • Chaser Index for best viewing spots
  • Relive eclipse memories
Features
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On August 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse will cross southern Spain, North Africa, Egypt and Arabia, and in Upper Egypt the sky will stay dark for more than six minutes, a totality no eclipse will match until 2114. The Eclipse App is your companion for the whole day: an interactive map of the path of totality and a live countdown that tells you when your eclipse glasses go on and when they 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, and how far you are from totality. 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 the Strait of Gibraltar across Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt, and on over Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia. Tap any spot on the eclipse map to see its timing and how long totality lasts there. Travel mode shows how long the drive or the transit trip into the path takes from cities nearby. ▶ HEAT, DUST AND CLOUDS In 2027 the Sun stands high over much of the path, nearly overhead in Egypt and Arabia, and in August the heat and the desert dust matter as much as the clouds. Historical maps of heat, dust haze and cloud cover show what each spot has typically been like at eclipse hour, so you can plan for shade, water and the clearest sky. ▶ COUNTDOWN+ One purchase covers every eclipse. Rehearse eclipse day at your own pace: walk through every phase, learn when glasses go on and come off, and try the camera ahead of time. On the day, the countdown tells you what's happening and what to watch for, a spoken Audio Guide keeps you hands-free, and the countdown stays live on your Lock Screen. Take photos and videos without leaving the countdown. Scene mode shows the strange light around you, and Sun mode helps you aim and expose for the Sun itself. Leave a video running and keep the sound of totality: the hush, the gasps, the cheers. ▶ CHASER Clear skies for the 2027 eclipse. The Chaser Index scores every place in the path out of 100 and ranks the best spots in reach of your base. Shortlist five and compare them factor by factor. Every spot gets a leave-by time, and in the final days come cloud forecasts, smoke and haze, and satellite images. Chaser covers one eclipse and includes Countdown+. ▶ RELIVE Afterward, press play. Your photos and videos 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. Sign in to back up your spots and Relives to your account. ▶ GOOD TO KNOW - Free, no account needed and no subscriptions. Countdown+ and Chaser are one-time purchases. - Available in eight languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic and Japanese. - More eclipses: look back at 2017, 2024 and 2026, and get ready for 2028 and 2030. 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

Screenshots

OHGO4 screens
The Eclipse App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Eclipse App at 59% against OHGO's 13%. The Eclipse App also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). OHGO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Eclipse App sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. OHGO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Eclipse App holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 251 and 100 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of OHGO's written reviews are positive against 59% of The Eclipse App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OHGO ships an update every 3 months, The Eclipse App weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OHGO versus The Eclipse App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOHGOThe Eclipse App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (251 ratings)4.0 (100 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.3% of reviews58.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings251 — better100
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB157 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Ohio Department of TransportationThe Eclipse Company

Customer experience

OHGO

All ratings222 ratings
Positive30.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative65.8%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive13.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative81.9%

The Eclipse App

All ratings100 ratings
Positive71.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative26.0%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.1%

User reviews

OHGO

From 251 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📹 Live traffic cameras for road condition visibility
  • 🗺️ Comprehensive ODOT traffic and construction data
  • 📍 Route-based alerts and notifications
  • ⚡ Useful for daily commute planning
  • 🎯 Good integration with state traffic information

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • ⚠️ Server reliability issues and downtime
  • 📵 Features not loading or displaying
  • 🔧 Poor app maintenance and outdated code
  • 🎨 Confusing and unintuitive user interface

The Eclipse App

From 100 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for eclipse planning
  • 🎯 Accurate timing and countdowns
  • 🗺️ Useful location suggestions
  • 💡 Provides valuable eclipse information
  • ✨ Great user interface

Room to improve

  • 💸 Pro version perceived as scam
  • ❌ Pro features not working
  • 📉 Cloud forecast inaccurate
  • 🚫 No notifications received
  • 🤷 Pro version only useful in totality path

Bugs and requests

OHGO

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App won't load past green splash screen
  • Camera close button (X) off-screen or non-functional
  • Nothing loads on map - empty display
  • Cameras fail to load with error messages
  • Real-time traffic updates not working
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  • Route creation crashes when selecting 'didn't get results'
  • Location detection shows wrong location
  • App crashes when opening cameras
  • Frozen camera images not updating
  • iOS 14/15 compatibility issues
  • Route deletion not functioning
  • App support button non-functional
  • Website showing blank white screen
  • Notifications sent but routes show nothing

Requested features

12 requests
  • CarPlay integration for hands-free driving
  • Color-coded traffic condition indicators (green/orange/red)
  • Road temperature display
  • ODOT dashcam footage access
  • Improved camera search and filtering by region/highway
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  • Ability to uncheck specific directions in routes
  • Better route creation with accurate exit stops
  • Local road closure reporting (non-interstate)
  • Hazardous condition warnings (ice, flooding)
  • White background option instead of green theme
  • Customizable notification preferences
  • Live video feeds instead of static images

The Eclipse App

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Pro features not working
  • Cloud forecast inaccurate
  • No notifications received
  • Audio and vibration alerts not working
  • App crashes or doesn't open
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  • Timer doesn't work when app is in background
  • Cannot set a location
  • Server connection failures
  • Simulation mode not exiting properly

Requested features

7 requests
  • 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
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  • Allow searching by address or lat/long coordinates
  • Enable functionality for lunar eclipses

In-app purchases

None

OHGO

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

The Eclipse App

One-time5
  • Countdown+$2.99
  • Pro$3.00
  • 2026 Chaser$4.99
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  • 2027 Chaser Upgrade$6.99
  • 2027 Chaser$9.99

Questions

Is OHGO free?
OHGO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Eclipse App free?
The Eclipse App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OHGO or The Eclipse App?
The Eclipse App is rated higher. OHGO averages 2.3 out of 5 from 251 ratings, while The Eclipse App averages 4.0 from 100 ratings.
Do OHGO or The Eclipse App have ads?
Neither OHGO nor The Eclipse App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OHGO or The Eclipse App?
OHGO ships an update every 3 months, and The Eclipse App weekly. Most recently, OHGO was updated on November 2, 2026 and The Eclipse App on November 8, 2026.

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