# eTick vs My Eclipse

The clearest difference is rating: My Eclipse at 4.8 against eTick's 4.0. My Eclipse also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). eTick's advantage is ratings volume (92 vs 17) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

My Eclipse holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eTick has 92 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of eTick's written reviews are positive against 93% of My Eclipse's.

eTick ships an update every 4 months, My Eclipse every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eTick | My Eclipse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etick/id1501804954/reviews) | **[4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-eclipse/id1665728210/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **92** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | **92.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jade Savage](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501804953) | [Federation des Astronomes Amateurs du Quebec](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665728212) |

## What reviewers say

### eTick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etick/id1501804954)

This app allows citizens to contribute to Lyme disease monitoring by submitting tick photos for expert identification. Results are displayed on a public map, helping visualize tick distribution across Canada. All services are free to use.

**Highlights:** Submit tick photos for identification, Expert identification within 1 business day, View submissions on an interactive public map, Monitor tick distribution across Canada, Free to download and use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient response
- 👍 Easy to use and submit photos
- 💡 Detailed identification and information
- 😊 Reassuring and puts mind at ease
- ✅ Helpful for pets and children

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is glitchy and buggy
- 🐛 Filters not working correctly
- 🐛 Map is too detailed by default
- 🐛 Camera/photo feature not working
- 🐛 Unable to sign in or create account

**Reported bugs**

- Filters reset after application
- Date filters not working
- Map is too loaded with detail
- Camera/photo feature does not load
- Unable to sign in with Apple ID

**Requested features**

- Improve app polish and user experience
- Fix non-functional filters
- Simplify map details
- Improve zoom functionality on images
- Add a 'like' function for photos


### My Eclipse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-eclipse/id1665728210)

This app offers an interactive guide to eclipses, providing personalized visibility data and optimal viewing times for upcoming solar events. It features a simulation tool to visualize eclipse trajectories and phases, alongside educational content on different eclipse types and their significance.

**Highlights:** Personalized eclipse visibility data, Optimal viewing time calculation, Solar eclipse trajectory simulation, Interactive eclipse phases visualization, Educational content on eclipse types, Historical eclipse significance

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 💡 Informative and educational
- 🚀 Precise timing and guidance
- ✨ Great for enhancing eclipse experience
- 🌍 Works globally

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incompatible with iPhone SE screen
- 🔋 High power consumption
- 📱 Phone gets hot
- 🔇 Voice not heard when phone in sleep mode
- 🚫 No iPad app

**Reported bugs**

- Screen format not adapted for iPhone SE
- Nothing worked during eclipse on iPhone SE
- Not intuitive on iPhone SE
- Voice not heard when iPhone goes to sleep

**Requested features**

- Display current percentage of eclipse
- Add past eclipses for memory/collection
- Allow tagging witnessed eclipses
- Track user position and create time capsule
- Add option to save photos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eTick free?

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

### Is My Eclipse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, eTick or My Eclipse?

My Eclipse is rated higher. eTick averages 4.0 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while My Eclipse averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do eTick or My Eclipse have ads?

eTick shows ads; My Eclipse does not.

### Which is updated more often, eTick or My Eclipse?

eTick ships an update every 4 months, and My Eclipse every 4 weeks. Most recently, eTick was updated on October 11, 2026 and My Eclipse on October 10, 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.*