# Solar Eclipse Timer vs Sun Tracker AR

The clearest difference is rating: Sun Tracker AR at 4.8 against Solar Eclipse Timer's 3.8. Sun Tracker AR also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (77% vs 68%). Solar Eclipse Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solar Eclipse Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Sun Tracker AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sun Tracker AR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 560 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Solar Eclipse Timer's written reviews are positive against 77% of Sun Tracker AR's.

Solar Eclipse Timer ships an update monthly, Sun Tracker AR every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solar Eclipse Timer | Sun Tracker AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (560 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-eclipse-timer/id1203105865/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-tracker-ar/id1460472433/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 560 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | **77.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 231 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foxwood Astronomy, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180239027) | [Zuzana Eskinasi](https://appshunter.io/developer/926491439) |

## What reviewers say

### Solar Eclipse Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-eclipse-timer/id1203105865)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total - 7/2/19; Chile, Argenti | $1.99 | one-time |
| Total - 12/14/20; Chile, Argen | $1.99 | one-time |
| Total – 12/4/21; Antarctica | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hybrid – 4/20/23; Australia | $1.99 | one-time |
| Total – 4/8/24; USA, Mexico | $1.99 | one-time |
| Solar Eclipse Timer | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate timing and announcements
- 👍 Enhanced eclipse viewing experience
- 🎉 Worked flawlessly for 2017 and 2024 eclipses
- 💡 Helpful for photographers and non-photographers
- 🔊 Useful audio cues and prompts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔍 Confusing or cluttered user interface
- 🔋 Audio prompts not working in some cases
- 🗺️ Inaccurate location detection or totality information

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Sun Tracker AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-tracker-ar/id1460472433)

Visualize the sun's path and shadow effects in augmented reality. Get detailed solar data, including sunrise/sunset times and day/night lengths. Plan for optimal lighting conditions for photography, construction, and gardening.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality solar path projection, 2D/3D solar path and shadow simulation, Detailed sun position data tables, Interactive 3D shadow simulator, Day & night map visualization, Calendar notifications for solar events, Widget for sunrise/sunset alerts

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Tracking the sun's position
- 🌞 Helpful for solar power and gardening
- 👍 Useful for photographers and filmmakers
- 🗺️ Detailed sun path information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 AR mode issues and inaccuracies
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with camera access
- 💰 Paid features required for some functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing and crashing
- Outdated imagery not matching reality
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More intuitive UI and onboarding
- Offline mode support
- Ability to manually adjust location


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solar Eclipse Timer free?

Solar Eclipse Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sun Tracker AR free?

Sun Tracker AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Solar Eclipse Timer or Sun Tracker AR?

Sun Tracker AR is rated higher. Solar Eclipse Timer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 560 ratings, while Sun Tracker AR averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Solar Eclipse Timer or Sun Tracker AR have ads?

Neither Solar Eclipse Timer nor Sun Tracker AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solar Eclipse Timer or Sun Tracker AR?

Solar Eclipse Timer ships an update monthly, and Sun Tracker AR every 10 days. Most recently, Solar Eclipse Timer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Sun Tracker AR on October 1, 2026.

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