# Eclipse Explorer vs Galactic Compass

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Eclipse Explorer at 10.3 against Galactic Compass's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eclipse Explorer | Galactic Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-explorer/id1252295023/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 47 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joshua Berlin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252295022) | [Academia HRM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736095663) |

## What reviewers say

### Eclipse Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-explorer/id1252295023)

Explore solar eclipses with detailed circumstances for your location between 1900 and 2100. Features countdown timers, Sun and Moon simulations, and real-time shadow mapping. Overlay weather data to avoid clouds during totality.

**Highlights:** Location-based eclipse circumstances (1900-2100), Countdown timers to eclipse events, Sun and Moon position simulation, Real-time Moon shadow mapping, Satellite and radar weather overlays, Offline map functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Galactic Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-compass/id6790147929)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eclipse Explorer free?

Eclipse Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Galactic Compass free?

Galactic Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Eclipse Explorer or Galactic Compass have ads?

Neither Eclipse Explorer nor Galactic Compass shows ads.

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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.*