Comparison

Quikkauf vs The Eclipse App

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

Head to head
About

Quikkauf

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Sick of staying in line and wasting your time? What if you knew which supermarkets around you are currently free of queues? Quikkauf cleverly uses Google's real-time and historical data to show you how full each shop in your surrounding is. Also get an estimate on how long your shopping will take. No registration required, we solely use your device's current location for the purpose of finding nearby shops.

About

The Eclipse App

Prepare for the 2024 solar eclipse with a comprehensive guide. Find optimal viewing locations, access real-time timers with safety prompts, and stay informed about weather forecasts and community events. Experience totality safely and fully with this essential eclipse companion.

Highlights
  • Path of totality exploration
  • Totality timer with audio/vibration guides
  • Solar filter safety prompts
  • Hourly cloud cover forecasts
  • Community event listings
  • Offline functionality
Features
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On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will cross Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, and for a few quiet minutes the sky will go dark. The Eclipse App is your companion for the whole day: an interactive map of the path of totality, a rehearsal so you know what's coming, and a live countdown that guides you second by second, from first contact to the moment your eclipse glasses come off. ▶ YOUR ECLIPSE See exactly what the eclipse looks like from your location: whether you'll see totality, how long it lasts, how much of the Sun is covered, and when every phase begins and ends, down to the second. Outside the path? You'll see your partial eclipse times too. Preview your sky in advance, and turn on Day-of Alerts so nothing sneaks up on you. ▶ THE MAP Explore the path of totality from Greenland across Iceland to Spain. Tap any spot on the eclipse map to see its timing, how long totality lasts there, and how far it sits from the path. Comparing two towns? The map makes the tradeoffs easy to see. ▶ SUN POSITION In 2026, the eclipse hangs low in the sky in many places. See exactly how high the Sun will sit from your spot, and get a heads-up when hills, buildings, or trees might block the view. You can check historical cloud trends while you're at it. ▶ REHEARSAL Practice eclipse day before it arrives, at your own pace. Walk through every phase from first contact to last, learn when glasses go on and come off, and try the camera and recorder ahead of time, so the real day feels familiar instead of frantic. ▶ LIVE COUNTDOWN When the day comes, the eclipse countdown guides you in real time: what's happening, what to watch for, and exactly when it's safe to take your glasses off. An optional spoken audio guide keeps you hands-free. The totality countdown also lives on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, so a glance is all it takes. ▶ SNAP AND RECORD Take a photo without leaving the countdown. Scene mode captures the strange light around you, and Sun mode helps you aim and expose for the Sun itself. Or tap Record, put your phone down, and capture the sound of totality: the hush, the gasps, the cheers. ▶ RELIVE Afterward, press play. Your photos and recordings play back on the eclipse's own timeline, just as they happened. It's the closest thing to standing back under the Moon's shadow. ▶ GOOD TO KNOW - Completely free. No account, no subscriptions. - Available in nine languages: English, Spanish, Catalan, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Icelandic, and Japanese. - Useful anywhere in Europe and beyond: even far from totality, you can see how much of the Sun will be covered where you are. A note on safety: outside of totality, only look at the Sun through certified eclipse glasses or solar filters. The app tells you when, and proper glasses do the protecting. A total solar eclipse is brief, and it doesn't wait. We built this app so you can spend those minutes looking up. theeclipse.app/privacy theeclipse.app/terms

Screenshots

Quikkauf4 screens
The Eclipse App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Eclipse App at Free against Quikkauf's $0.99. The Eclipse App also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). Quikkauf's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On 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

The Eclipse App is free to download; Quikkauf costs $0.99 up front. Quikkauf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Eclipse App sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quikkauf ships an update every 3 months, The Eclipse App every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Quikkauf versus The Eclipse App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuikkaufThe Eclipse App
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.0 (100 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—58.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—100 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorgios SgouridisThe Eclipse Company

Bugs and requests

Quikkauf

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Eclipse App

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Pro features not working
  • Cloud forecast inaccurate
  • No notifications received
  • Audio and vibration alerts not working
  • App crashes or doesn't open
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  • Timer doesn't work when app is in background
  • Cannot set a location
  • Server connection failures
  • Simulation mode not exiting properly

Requested features

7 requests
  • Allow use outside totality path for general info
  • Improve cloud forecast accuracy
  • Ensure audio/vibration alerts work when app is in background
  • Add Google Maps integration on iPhone
  • Provide more detailed information before purchase
Show 2 more
  • Allow searching by address or lat/long coordinates
  • Enable functionality for lunar eclipses

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Quikkauf

One-time1
  • Bronze Credits Pack$0.99
2 purchases

The Eclipse App

One-time2
  • Pro$3.00
  • 2026 Chaser$4.99

Questions

Is Quikkauf free?
Quikkauf costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is The Eclipse App free?
The Eclipse App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Quikkauf or The Eclipse App have ads?
Neither Quikkauf nor The Eclipse App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quikkauf or The Eclipse App?
Quikkauf ships an update every 3 months, and The Eclipse App every 5 days. Most recently, Quikkauf was updated on September 15, 2026 and The Eclipse App on September 6, 2026.

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