# Ephemeris vs EclipseGo

The clearest difference is monetization model: EclipseGo at free with in-app purchases against Ephemeris's subscription. EclipseGo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). Ephemeris's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ephemeris sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and EclipseGo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EclipseGo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ephemeris has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ephemeris ships an update every 8 months, EclipseGo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ephemeris | EclipseGo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ephemeris-photo-planner-ar/id1488277219/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipsego-2026-total-eclipse/id6479233677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 173 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503) | [Garafa, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284829377) |

## What reviewers say

### Ephemeris

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ephemeris-photo-planner-ar/id1488277219)

Plan and visualize the exact positions of the Sun, Moon, and Milky Way for stunning photography. Predict sunrise, sunset, golden hour, and twilight times with AR previews and a time machine feature. Never miss the perfect shot with timely reminders.

**Highlights:** 3D Compass for Sun/Moon/Milky Way positioning, AR Live View for scene visualization, Sun and Moon calculator for optimal times, Time Machine to preview past/future positions, Sunrise, sunset, and twilight time prediction, Golden hour and blue hour calculation, Photo idea reminders

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ephemeris Access - 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| Ephemeris Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate data
- 💡 Useful for photographers and stargazers
- 👍 Clear interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compass and AR mode issues
- 🔧 Needs better instructions and tutorials
- 🔔 Constant notifications for other apps
- 🔒 Subscription-based model with auto-renewal

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for older devices
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
- Incompatibility with landscape mode on tablets

**Requested features**

- Add moon phase information
- Improve location search and coordinate input
- Add map view and planning tools
- Provide more detailed information on notifications


### EclipseGo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipsego-2026-total-eclipse/id6479233677)

This app helps you find and share details about the 2024 Total Eclipse for any location. It provides information on eclipse type, key timings, maximum coverage, and duration. An optional upgrade offers favoriting locations and a countdown timer.

**Highlights:** Eclipse type identification, Key moment timings, Max partial eclipse coverage, Total eclipse duration, Location sharing, Favorite locations (Pro), Countdown timer (Pro)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 Eclipse Cloud Cover | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ephemeris free?

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

### Is EclipseGo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ephemeris or EclipseGo?

EclipseGo is rated higher. Ephemeris averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while EclipseGo averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ephemeris or EclipseGo have ads?

Neither Ephemeris nor EclipseGo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ephemeris or EclipseGo?

Ephemeris ships an update every 8 months, and EclipseGo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ephemeris was updated on October 22, 2026 and EclipseGo on October 24, 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.*