# Eclipse Run vs Penguin

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eclipse Run | Penguin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-run/id1248062152/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguin-maps-without-flock/id6801359056/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **64.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martine Habib](https://appshunter.io/developer/1128234799) | [Albert Pariente Cohen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682929554) |

## 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 |


### Penguin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguin-maps-without-flock/id6801359056)

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.

**Highlights:** Compare routes by time and camera exposure, Turn-by-turn spoken guidance, Automatic rerouting, Camera ahead alerts, CarPlay integration, Browse known camera locations

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Supporter | $4.99 | per month |
| Pingu Supporter | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Supporter | $19.99 | per year |
| King Pingu Supporter | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eclipse Run free?

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

### Is Penguin free?

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

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

Eclipse Run is rated higher. Eclipse Run averages 3.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Penguin averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Eclipse Run or Penguin have ads?

Neither Eclipse Run nor Penguin shows ads.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*