# Eclipse Run vs Mycel

The clearest difference is rating: Mycel at 5.0 against Eclipse Run's 3.9. Eclipse Run's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Eclipse Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mycel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mycel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eclipse Run has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Eclipse Run ships an update every 6 weeks, Mycel monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eclipse Run | Mycel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-run/id1248062152/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycel-foraging-map-and-journal/id6771742569/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 12 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martine Habib](https://appshunter.io/developer/1128234799) | [Alvaro Escarcha Esteban](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868081601) |

## 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 |


### Mycel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycel-foraging-map-and-journal/id6771742569)

This app helps you track your foraging finds by pinning them on a map and journaling your outings. It uses local weather data to predict seasons and suggest the best times to forage for various items. You can also add custom species and access bilingual reference pages.

**Highlights:** Season prediction based on local weather, Foraging Mode with one-tap logging, Offline spot map with color-coded pins, Outing journal with tracks and notes, Bilingual reference pages for 60+ species, Custom species and categories, Apple Watch integration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mycel Pro · Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Mycel Pro · Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eclipse Run free?

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

### Is Mycel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Eclipse Run or Mycel?

Mycel is rated higher. Eclipse Run averages 3.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Mycel averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Eclipse Run or Mycel have ads?

Neither Eclipse Run nor Mycel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eclipse Run or Mycel?

Eclipse Run ships an update every 6 weeks, and Mycel monthly. Most recently, Eclipse Run was updated on September 17, 2026 and Mycel on September 27, 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.*