Eclipse Run vs Penguin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Eclipse Run
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.
- Eclipse path mapping
- Totality duration estimation
- Weather forecasts
- Driving directions via Maps
- Real-time totality zone alerts
- Plan Ahead bonus eclipse information
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Eclipse Run lets you pick the best spot for you to experience—live and in person!—Available in three languages (English, Spanish and French) it covers the eclipse of August 2nd 2027 (From Spain, across North Africa, from Morocco to Yemen). This app shows maps marking the zone where you can see the total eclipse. In the middle of the zone, is the line of maximum totality (the longest in many decades), depending on the location) The app now gives you 15 days of weather, the approximate duration of the eclipse at all spots within the zone of totality, the cloud cover for the past 2 years and the chance of clouds on eclipse day. It will also, in partnership with Booking.com help you find a place to stay. The maximum totality for this eclipse, is over 6 minutes. You just hold your finger on various spots at intersections between this line of maximum totality and a road. A dot appears. Next, by tapping on that dot, you can learn what the weather will be like at your desired location. Plus you’ll get detailed driving instructions via Maps. On your journey, Eclipse Run gives you alerts when you enter the zone of totality, and when you cross the line of maximum totality. It’s easy to understand. It will help you experience this miracle of nature—totally! The application is currently distributed by the Apple Store, for free...no in app purchase, and you get all the features!
Penguin
This navigation app allows users to compare driving routes based on travel time and exposure to known cameras. It offers turn-by-turn guidance, automatic rerouting, and alerts for upcoming cameras. The app prioritizes user privacy by not requiring an account and keeping data local.
- Compare routes by time and camera exposure
- Turn-by-turn spoken guidance
- Automatic rerouting
- Camera ahead alerts
- CarPlay integration
- Browse known camera locations
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Choose more than the fastest route. Penguin compares driving routes using travel time and exposure to known cameras, so you can choose the tradeoff that works for you. Pick the fastest route, a balanced option, or the route with the fewest known camera exposures. COMPARE ROUTES • See travel time, distance, and known camera exposure together • Compare fastest, balanced, and lower-exposure options • Understand when a more private route adds time NAVIGATE WITH CONFIDENCE • Follow spoken, turn-by-turn guidance • Get automatic rerouting when you leave the route • Receive camera-ahead alerts while navigating • Continue your drive with CarPlay KNOW WHAT IS AHEAD • Browse known plate readers, speed cameras, red-light cameras, and surveillance cameras • See camera direction and available source details • Control whether low-confidence camera records appear PRIVATE BY DEFAULT • No account required • Precise location, destinations, favorites, and trip history stay on your iPhone • No advertising trackers • Delete local trip history whenever you choose Camera coverage varies by area and depends on available data. Penguin cannot guarantee a camera-free route. Always follow traffic laws and use your judgment while driving. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eclipse Run at 64% against Penguin's 0%. Eclipse Run also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Eclipse Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Penguin sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Eclipse Run holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eclipse Run has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Eclipse Run's written reviews are positive against 0% of Penguin's.
| Parameter | Eclipse Run | Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (13 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martine Habib | Albert Pariente Cohen |
Customer experience
Eclipse Run
Penguin
In-app purchases
Eclipse Run
- Plan Ahead$1.99
Penguin
- Monthly Supporter3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Pingu Supporter$9.991 Month
- Annual Supporter3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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- King Pingu Supporter$99.991 Year





