# Solar Eclipse Timer vs Reikan FoCal Snapshots

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Solar Eclipse Timer at 68% against Reikan FoCal Snapshots's 0%. Solar Eclipse Timer also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (560 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 Reikan FoCal Snapshots sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Solar Eclipse Timer holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar Eclipse Timer has 560 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Solar Eclipse Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Reikan FoCal Snapshots's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solar Eclipse Timer | Reikan FoCal Snapshots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (560 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-eclipse-timer/id1203105865/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reikan-focal-snapshots/id6446488527/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **560** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 231 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foxwood Astronomy, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180239027) | [Reikan Technology Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644899554) |

## 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


### Reikan FoCal Snapshots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reikan-focal-snapshots/id6446488527)

Manage your Nikon camera settings on your mobile device. Capture, edit, and restore camera configurations with ease. Unlock advanced features like unlimited editing and import/export with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Capture camera settings, Edit settings on mobile, Restore camera configurations, Import and export settings, Backup and restore database, Connect directly to camera

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snapshots Premium | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solar Eclipse Timer free?

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

### Is Reikan FoCal Snapshots free?

Reikan FoCal Snapshots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Solar Eclipse Timer or Reikan FoCal Snapshots?

Solar Eclipse Timer is rated higher. Solar Eclipse Timer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 560 ratings, while Reikan FoCal Snapshots averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Solar Eclipse Timer or Reikan FoCal Snapshots have ads?

Neither Solar Eclipse Timer nor Reikan FoCal Snapshots shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solar Eclipse Timer or Reikan FoCal Snapshots?

Solar Eclipse Timer ships an update monthly, and Reikan FoCal Snapshots monthly. Most recently, Solar Eclipse Timer was updated on September 20, 2026 and Reikan FoCal Snapshots on September 8, 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.*