Eclipse Users Group (UFO) vs Canals
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Eclipse Users Group (UFO)
This app serves as a central hub for information and updates related to events organized by the Eclipse Users Group (UFO). It connects distribution companies that utilize Epicor Eclipse software, fostering a community across the US and Canada.
- Event information hub
- Connects Epicor Eclipse users
- Community for distribution companies
- Updates on events
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Welcome to the app for all Eclipse Users Group (UFO) events! The Eclipse Users Group is an independent organization of distribution companies which use the Epicor Eclipse software within their organizations. The membership is made up of over two thirds of the Eclipse users from all types of distribution and all areas of the US and Canada.
Canals
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Canals ASAP is a two-way material management system connecting contractors with their preferred suppliers in real time. From the jobsite, use the Canals mobile app to build a material list by typing it in, snapping a photo of a handwritten list, or recording a voice note. ASAP converts any format into a clean, structured request then routes it to a foreman or superintendent for review and approval. Stay connected to the office, your purchasing team, and your distributor with no re-entry and no lost paperwork. With the Canals mobile app you can: - Build material lists by typing, snapping a photo of a handwritten list, or recording a voice note - Get a clean, structured list automatically, no manual cleanup - Search materials with autocomplete that learns your most common items over time - Submit requests for approval to foremen or directly to purchasing - Track a request's status in real time, from submitted to approved to purchased From the office to the field Canals keeps material moving.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Canals at weekly against Eclipse Users Group (UFO)'s every 12 months. Canals also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Eclipse Users Group (UFO) ships an update every 12 months, Canals weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Eclipse Users Group (UFO) | Canals |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ECLIPSE USERS GROUP-UFO | Canals, Inc |
In-app purchases
Eclipse Users Group (UFO)
No in-app purchases
Canals
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Eclipse Users Group (UFO) or Canals have ads?
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