# Solar Eclipse Timer vs piXPost XP

The clearest difference is rating: piXPost XP at 5.0 against Solar Eclipse Timer's 3.8. piXPost XP also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 68%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Solar Eclipse Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (560 vs 11). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

piXPost XP 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 560 ratings behind it against 11, 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 88% of piXPost XP's.

Solar Eclipse Timer ships an update monthly, piXPost XP fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solar Eclipse Timer | piXPost XP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (560 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-eclipse-timer/id1203105865/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixpost-xp/id6745526317/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **560** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 231 MB | 95 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) | [Graham Beck](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812711546) |

## 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


### piXPost XP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixpost-xp/id6745526317)

Discover and share postal-related finds like stamps, postcards, and postboxes on a global map. Earn badges for your contributions and explore the stories behind mail from around the world. This community app is for philatelists and curious travelers alike.

**Highlights:** Map-based discovery of postal finds, Pinning for stamps, postcards, and postboxes, Upload images and short videos, Earn badges for contributions, Like posts and view global activity, Full-screen image/video viewer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Additional Stamp Album Page | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solar Eclipse Timer free?

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

### Is piXPost XP free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solar Eclipse Timer or piXPost XP?

piXPost XP is rated higher. Solar Eclipse Timer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 560 ratings, while piXPost XP averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Solar Eclipse Timer or piXPost XP have ads?

piXPost XP shows ads; Solar Eclipse Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Solar Eclipse Timer or piXPost XP?

Solar Eclipse Timer ships an update monthly, and piXPost XP fortnightly. Most recently, Solar Eclipse Timer was updated on October 7, 2026 and piXPost XP on September 28, 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.*