# Eclipse Run vs Star Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eclipse Run at 62% against Star Tracker's 0%. Eclipse Run also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 41 months). Star Tracker's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (126 vs 12). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Eclipse Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Star Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Star Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Tracker has 126 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Eclipse Run's written reviews are positive against 0% of Star Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Eclipse Run ships an update every 6 weeks, Star Tracker every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eclipse Run | Star Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-run/id1248062152/reviews) | **[4.2 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-tracker-night-sky-map/id1639492546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **126** |
| Positive reviews | **61.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 41 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martine Habib](https://appshunter.io/developer/1128234799) | [Nalin Savaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248252947) |

## What reviewers say

### Eclipse Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-run/id1248062152)

Plan your perfect viewing spot for upcoming solar eclipses. Get detailed maps, duration estimates, weather forecasts, and driving directions. Receive real-time alerts as you approach and enter the path of totality.

**Highlights:** Eclipse path mapping, Totality duration estimation, Weather forecasts, Driving directions via Maps, Real-time totality zone alerts, Plan Ahead bonus eclipse information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plan Ahead | $1.99 | one-time |


### Star Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-tracker-night-sky-map/id1639492546)

Explore the night sky in real-time by pointing your device upwards. Identify stars, planets, constellations, and satellites with an easy-to-use interface. Discover celestial events and a vast collection of deep sky objects.

**Highlights:** Real-time celestial object identification, Accurate night sky simulation, Extensive database of stars and planets, Satellite tracking (ISS included), Simulation of landscape and atmosphere, Information on meteor showers and celestial events

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| star tracker night one week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| star tracker night one year | $29.99 | per year |
| Star Tracker - Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eclipse Run free?

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

### Is Star Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Eclipse Run or Star Tracker?

Star Tracker is rated higher. Eclipse Run averages 3.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Star Tracker averages 4.2 from 126 ratings.

### Do Eclipse Run or Star Tracker have ads?

Star Tracker shows ads; Eclipse Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Eclipse Run or Star Tracker?

Eclipse Run ships an update every 6 weeks, and Star Tracker every 41 months. Most recently, Eclipse Run was updated on September 3, 2026 and Star Tracker on August 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.*