Comparison

Hummingbird Tool vs Eclipse Calculator 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hummingbird Tool

Features
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Continue collaborating on your Wycliffe applications no matter where you are. With offline support, you can even continue working without the internet.

About

Eclipse Calculator 2

Features
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Whether you're an astronomy enthusiast, eclipse chaser, or curious observer, this app lets you explore, calculate, and simulate solar eclipses, lunar eclipses, and planetary transits with remarkable detail. Discover when and where future eclipses will be visible, how they will appear from your location—or anywhere else on Earth—and explore historical events spanning centuries. From global visibility maps to detailed local circumstances, everything you need to plan and enjoy these extraordinary astronomical events is at your fingertips. Key Features: • Complete database of all solar eclipses, lunar eclipses, and planetary transits from 1900 to 2100, with an optional extension covering 1550 to 2300. • Detailed calculations of the general circumstances for every event, including global visibility maps. • Accurate local circumstances for any location worldwide, including contact times, duration, Sun or Moon altitude, and other observational data. • Interactive maps showing eclipse visibility and local conditions. • Realistic simulations of eclipses and planetary transits from your chosen observing location. • Animated simulation of the Moon's shadow crossing Earth's surface during solar eclipses. • Animated simulation of the Moon passing through Earth's shadow during lunar eclipses. • Choose any observing location using GPS, a built-in location database, or manual coordinates. • Lunar limb profile and Baily's Beads calculations for advanced eclipse observation. • Sky simulation during totality. • Continuous GPS tracking with live updates of contact times—ideal for observing from moving locations such as ships. • Add eclipses and planetary transits directly to your personal calendar. • Built-in countdown timer for upcoming events.

Screenshots

Hummingbird Tool4 screens
Eclipse Calculator 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hummingbird Tool at 13.0 against Eclipse Calculator 2's 16.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Hummingbird Tool versus Eclipse Calculator 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHummingbird ToolEclipse Calculator 2
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWycliffe Bible Translators, Inc.Eduardo Masana

In-app purchases

None

Hummingbird Tool

No in-app purchases

None

Eclipse Calculator 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hummingbird Tool free?
Hummingbird Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eclipse Calculator 2 free?
Eclipse Calculator 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hummingbird Tool or Eclipse Calculator 2 have ads?
Neither Hummingbird Tool nor Eclipse Calculator 2 shows ads.

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