# Solar Eclipse Timer vs DragonLight Mobile

The clearest difference is price: Solar Eclipse Timer at Free against DragonLight Mobile's $9.99. Solar Eclipse Timer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 28 months) and ratings volume (561 vs 1). DragonLight Mobile's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Solar Eclipse Timer is free to download; DragonLight Mobile costs $9.99 up front. Solar Eclipse Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. DragonLight Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

DragonLight Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar Eclipse Timer has 561 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 100% of DragonLight Mobile's.

Solar Eclipse Timer ships an update monthly, DragonLight Mobile every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solar Eclipse Timer | DragonLight Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (561 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-eclipse-timer/id1203105865/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragonlight-mobile/id6462937071/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **561** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 28 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#187** |
| Size | 231 MB | 19 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) | [Dark Dragons Astronomy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703662442) |

## 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


### DragonLight Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragonlight-mobile/id6462937071)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app transforms your mobile device into a professional flat field illumination panel for astrophotography. It helps remove image artifacts like dust spots and vignetting, enabling cleaner, more professional-looking deep sky and planetary images.

**Highlights:** Precision brightness control with 4,096 levels, Full automation with astronomy software integration, Remote brightness control via web interface, Adjustable aperture mask for even illumination, Network device finder, Red flashlight mode for night vision

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solar Eclipse Timer free?

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

### Is DragonLight Mobile free?

DragonLight Mobile costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Solar Eclipse Timer or DragonLight Mobile?

DragonLight Mobile is rated higher. Solar Eclipse Timer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 561 ratings, while DragonLight Mobile averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Solar Eclipse Timer or DragonLight Mobile have ads?

Neither Solar Eclipse Timer nor DragonLight Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solar Eclipse Timer or DragonLight Mobile?

Solar Eclipse Timer ships an update monthly, and DragonLight Mobile every 28 months. Most recently, Solar Eclipse Timer was updated on October 22, 2026 and DragonLight Mobile on October 20, 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.*