# Star Adventurer Console vs EclipseGo

The clearest difference is rating: EclipseGo at 5.0 against Star Adventurer Console's 2.0. EclipseGo also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Star Adventurer Console's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (30 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EclipseGo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Star Adventurer Console asks for nothing beyond the download.

EclipseGo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Adventurer Console has 30 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Star Adventurer Console ships an update every 4 months, EclipseGo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Adventurer Console | EclipseGo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-adventurer-console/id1080398995/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipsego-2026-total-eclipse/id6479233677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Astropower Technology Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787940478) | [Garafa, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284829377) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Adventurer Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-adventurer-console/id1080398995)

Control your Sky-Watcher camera mount for astrophotography and time-lapse. Perform polar alignment with the built-in polar scope assistant.

**Highlights:** Camera mount programming, Astrophotography control, Time-lapse photography, Polar alignment assistant, Polar scope integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### EclipseGo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipsego-2026-total-eclipse/id6479233677)

This app helps you find and share details about the 2024 Total Eclipse for any location. It provides information on eclipse type, key timings, maximum coverage, and duration. An optional upgrade offers favoriting locations and a countdown timer.

**Highlights:** Eclipse type identification, Key moment timings, Max partial eclipse coverage, Total eclipse duration, Location sharing, Favorite locations (Pro), Countdown timer (Pro)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 Eclipse Cloud Cover | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Adventurer Console free?

Star Adventurer Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EclipseGo free?

EclipseGo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Star Adventurer Console or EclipseGo?

EclipseGo is rated higher. Star Adventurer Console averages 2.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while EclipseGo averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Star Adventurer Console or EclipseGo have ads?

Neither Star Adventurer Console nor EclipseGo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Adventurer Console or EclipseGo?

Star Adventurer Console ships an update every 4 months, and EclipseGo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Star Adventurer Console was updated on June 11, 2026 and EclipseGo on September 19, 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.*