Comparison

Solar Eclipse Timer vs My Bear Care Stickers

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

Head to head
About

Solar Eclipse Timer

This app provides precise countdowns and reminders for solar eclipse phenomena, aiding both casual observers and photographers. It works offline and offers features like automatic partial-phase image timing and a dedicated photographer mode.

Highlights
  • Offline eclipse timing
  • Precise contact time calculation
  • Photographer mode
  • Automatic partial-phase image timing
  • Geolocation and manual coordinate entry
  • Audio and notification tests
Features
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The Solar Eclipse Timer app is marking its 6th eclipse since 2017, which speaks volumes about its reliability and the trust it has built within the eclipse-chasing community. Helping tens of thousands of people enjoy the eclipse more by being reminded to observe all the fascinating eclipse phenomena. Photographers are aided by down-to-the-second precision and countdowns. Since the 2026 path covers some remote areas as well as high-traffic spots in Spain where cell service could be overwhelmed on eclipse day, the app works offline once unlocked. So, geolocation and contact time calculation are all done within the app. This makes it a true "field tool." The app is free to try, and for only a $1.99 in-app purchase to unlock the 2026 eclipse, it's an easy "yes" for anyone who has invested time and travel to be in the path of totality. In-App Video Tutorial: The first button on the Home Screen provides a comprehensive tutorial that explains all the app's functions and how to use them effectively. Audio and Notification Tests: The second button lets users run a "device sound check" to confirm that audio cues, spoken timings, and notifications are audible, which is critical since the app is designed to talk to you. Practice Session Video: The third button launches a 4-minute-45-second video of my actual eclipse-day observation site in 2024, synchronized with the app's real-time announcements. This allows both observers and photographers to practice their routines repeatedly, such as observing for shadow bands, adjusting shutter speeds, and knowing when to remove solar filters. Additionally, dialogue boxes appear as functions are selected, giving you more guidance. On eclipse day, after you get into the path, you can be timing the eclipse in 3 easy steps: 1. Tap to geolocate. 2. Tap to have the app calculate the precise contact times. 3. Tap to load the times into the timer. That's it! You are timing the eclipse. A major convenience feature of the app is the automatic calculation of the clock times needed to capture a perfect set of partial-phase images before and after totality. It is the only app in the world with this function. Collaborating with the late Fred Espenak (Mr. Eclipse) on Photographers Mode before the 2024 eclipse gives the app an incredible pedigree. For pros who need to stay "in the zone" and only care about timing and countdowns from C1 through C4, this mode is a game-changer. You can manually enter coordinates and save the site as a file. This helps compare multiple potential viewing locations. The app includes a hyperlink to the Solar Eclipse Timer website, which gives access to downloadable worksheets to record your partial-phase image times or the chores you want to do in Photographers mode, as well as my Master Stop Chart to count full and partial camera stops. I have observed and photographed six total solar eclipses and one annular eclipse. The concept of an eclipse “talking” timer was developed by me in 2002. I have been helping people time eclipses for almost 25 years. When you use the app, you will appreciate that it was designed by an eclipse chaser. There is also a link to learn more about my comprehensive eclipse observation and photography book, now in its second edition, titled “Eclipse Day.” The app also has a partial eclipse timing mode. This app is ad-free and does not track any user data. ALWAYS USE EYE PROTECTION DURING THE PARTIAL PHASES OF A SOLAR ECLIPSE! OR EVEN WHEN IT IS BRIGHT! NOT DOING SO CAN CAUSE EYE DAMAGE! We are NOT liable for misuse of the app, causing inaccurate timing, or the lack of eye safety precautions during the observation of a solar eclipse. The "glasses off" and "glasses on" statements are guides based on the calculated contact times. The timing can be affected by your phone's clock and the shape of the shadow due to the edge of the lunar limb. Use the Adjust buttons for Lunar Limb variation time adjustments. Glasses should be ON if it's bright!

About

My Bear Care Stickers

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Download My Bear Care Stickers For iMessages and Enjoy. Tips how to installing stickers: • To access Messages apps, compose a new Messages to a friend and tap the Messages App Store icon alongside the compose field. • Tap the four oval icon on the lower left corner to open the app drawer. From there, tap the plus icon labelled 'Store' to access the Messages App Store. • In the App Store, tap the Manage tab in the top right to add your purchased apps to your app drawer. How to Use Stickers: - Open iMessage from your iPhone. - Select your app's sticker - Just with a single tap send stickers. - Also simply long touch and peel off the stickers to add them with your texts!! or existing stickers. - Scale & Rotate stickers by using a second finger before you place it on a bubble. Please see our other sticker packs by clicking our name “Prashant Yadav” above.

Screenshots

Solar Eclipse Timer4 screens
My Bear Care Stickers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Solar Eclipse Timer at Free against My Bear Care Stickers's $0.99. Solar Eclipse Timer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 37 months). My Bear Care Stickers's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On 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

Solar Eclipse Timer is free to download; My Bear Care Stickers costs $0.99 up front. Solar Eclipse Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. My Bear Care Stickers asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solar Eclipse Timer ships an update monthly, My Bear Care Stickers every 37 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Solar Eclipse Timer versus My Bear Care Stickers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolar Eclipse TimerMy Bear Care Stickers
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.8 (561 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings561 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 37 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size231 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFoxwood Astronomy, LLC.Prashant Yadav

Bugs and requests

Solar Eclipse Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashing when loading timing data
  • Notifications not working when camera is in use
  • Incorrect contact times displayed for some locations

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable reminders or timers
  • Automatic time zone and location updates
  • Lunar eclipse support
  • Improved onboarding and tutorial
  • Countdown timer with graphical depiction

My Bear Care Stickers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Solar Eclipse Timer

One-time6
  • Total - 7/2/19; Chile, Argenti$1.99
  • Total - 12/14/20; Chile, Argen$1.99
  • Total – 12/4/21; Antarctica$1.99
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  • Hybrid – 4/20/23; Australia$1.99
  • Total – 4/8/24; USA, Mexico$1.99
  • Solar Eclipse Timer$1.99
None

My Bear Care Stickers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solar Eclipse Timer free?
Solar Eclipse Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Bear Care Stickers free?
My Bear Care Stickers costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Solar Eclipse Timer or My Bear Care Stickers have ads?
Neither Solar Eclipse Timer nor My Bear Care Stickers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solar Eclipse Timer or My Bear Care Stickers?
Solar Eclipse Timer ships an update monthly, and My Bear Care Stickers every 37 months. Most recently, Solar Eclipse Timer was updated on October 22, 2026 and My Bear Care Stickers on October 10, 2026.

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