# Solar Eclipse Timer vs Photo Companion ConnectionRoad

The clearest difference is rating: Photo Companion ConnectionRoad at 5.0 against Solar Eclipse Timer's 3.8. Photo Companion ConnectionRoad also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Solar Eclipse Timer's advantage is ratings volume (560 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solar Eclipse Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Photo Companion ConnectionRoad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Photo Companion ConnectionRoad 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Solar Eclipse Timer ships an update monthly, Photo Companion ConnectionRoad every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solar Eclipse Timer | Photo Companion ConnectionRoad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (560 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-eclipse-timer/id1203105865/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-companion-connectionroad/id6760728977/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **560** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 231 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foxwood Astronomy, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180239027) | [Peter Kellner](https://appshunter.io/developer/564277164) |

## 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


### Photo Companion ConnectionRoad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-companion-connectionroad/id6760728977)

This app allows you to share selected photo folders from your cloud storage as beautiful galleries. It offers intuitive browsing, full-screen viewing, and the ability to edit captions and view GPS data for your geotagged photos. Your privacy is protected, with only explicitly shared albums visible to others.

**Highlights:** Share selected photo folders, Pinch-to-zoom grid browsing, Full-screen photo and video viewing, Folder navigation mirroring gallery structure, GPS location display for geotagged photos, Caption viewing and editing

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

**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 Photo Companion ConnectionRoad free?

Photo Companion ConnectionRoad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Solar Eclipse Timer or Photo Companion ConnectionRoad?

Photo Companion ConnectionRoad is rated higher. Solar Eclipse Timer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 560 ratings, while Photo Companion ConnectionRoad averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Solar Eclipse Timer or Photo Companion ConnectionRoad have ads?

Neither Solar Eclipse Timer nor Photo Companion ConnectionRoad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solar Eclipse Timer or Photo Companion ConnectionRoad?

Solar Eclipse Timer ships an update monthly, and Photo Companion ConnectionRoad every 9 days. Most recently, Solar Eclipse Timer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Photo Companion ConnectionRoad on September 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.*