Comparison

Sky Tonight vs Solar Eclipse Guide 2024

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

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About

Sky Tonight

Explore the night sky with this astronomy app. Identify celestial objects, discover upcoming astronomical events, and track their positions. Customize your view, set reminders, and access detailed information for a personalized stargazing experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time interactive sky map
  • Augmented reality mode
  • Time Machine for past/future positions
  • Customizable object filters
  • Event reminders
  • Astronomy calendar with weather forecast
  • Flexible search for celestial objects
Features
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SKY TONIGHT is a brand-new astronomical app for exploring the sky. It helps stargazers answer the three most common questions: ⁕ What is that bright dot in the sky? ⁕ What astronomical events can I see tonight? ⁕ How can I find the object I'm interested in? Made by the developers of Star Walk apps, Sky Tonight is a customizable stargazing tool, that is designed for users with different needs and wants. You can adjust the constellation's appearance, set a reminder for any space body configuration, explore the unique relative to observer trajectory, set up a magnitude limit to filter out space objects, and much more. SKY TONIGHT FEATURES: ► Point your device at the sky to see the real-time positions of space objects on the interactive sky map. ► Activate the Time Machine and determine the position of celestial bodies at different time periods. ► Use the augmented reality mode and see the sky map overlaid on the image from your device's camera. ► Get extended information about any sky object by tapping on its name. ► Stay updated on the latest news from the world of astronomy with the What's new section. ► Turn on the night mode to make your sky observation in the nighttime more comfortable. ► Filter the objects that appear on the sky map according to their visual brightness. ► Regulate the brightness of objects on the sky map. ► Spot dozens of asterisms along with the official constellations. ► Adjust the visible constellations and customize their representation on the screen. UNIQUE FEATURES: ◆ INTERACTIVE TRAJECTORIES RELATIVE TO AN OBSERVER Instead of the classic trajectory that shows the object’s trajectory in the celestial sphere relative to the Earth’s center, the app presents the object’s trajectory in the sky relative to an observer. A long touch on the trajectories relative to the observer will move the sky object to the selected point. While holding the touch, move your finger along the trajectory to change the time. ◆ FLEXIBLE SEARCH Make use of the flexible search — quickly find space objects, easily navigate across different objects and events’ types. Look for "stars", "mars moons", "mars conjunctions", "solar eclipse", and the app will show you all related objects, events, and articles! There are also Trending and Recent categories in the search section. The first one presents the currently most popular objects, events, or news; the second category contains objects you recently selected. ◆ FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE EVENT REMINDERS Set event reminders on any time and date not to miss a solar eclipse, a Full Moon, or a star-planet configuration you're interested in. ◆ ASTRONOMY CALENDAR WITH A STARGAZING INDEX AND WEATHER FORECAST Check out the calendar of celestial events that includes lunar phases, meteor showers, eclipses, oppositions, conjunctions, and other exciting events. Learn what astronomy events will occur this month or see what happened in the sky a year ago! Verify the Stargazing Index calculated from a Moon phase, light pollution, cloudiness, and time when an object is visible. The higher this index is, the better the observation conditions are. You don’t need several apps for your stargazing planning anymore; Sky Tonight contains all the info you need. Premium Access: * The app includes paid Premium Access. Get Premium Access to use Sky Tonight with no limits! Without the subscription, you can’t see most of the interface items in various sections such as Visible Tonight, Calendar, and Search. Therefore, you’re limited in planning and improving your observations. Premium Access will allow you to unlock all the interface items in any view and make the most of all the app’s features. Advertisements will also be removed not to interrupt your stargazing experience. Privacy policy: https://vitotechnology.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://vitotechnology.com/terms-of-use

About

Solar Eclipse Guide 2024

Prepare for the 2024 total solar eclipse with this essential astronomical guide. Discover optimal viewing locations, understand the celestial mechanics, and access interactive simulations for an unforgettable experience. Learn everything you need to know to safely observe this rare event.

Highlights
  • Interactive eclipse simulations
  • Solar eclipse path visualization
  • Best visibility mapping
  • Location-based preview
  • Eclipse timetable
  • Sky map with celestial bodies
  • Explanations and facts about eclipses
Features
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Developed in collaboration with THAMES & KOSMOS: Don’t miss out on viewing the total solar eclipse happening on April 8, 2024 in North America. This spectacular astronomical event will be the second total solar eclipse this century in the US – and the last one for the next 20 years! Solar Eclipse Guide is the essential astronomical companion for this eclipse. It gives you all the information you need to prepare: find the right place to watch, understand what is happening in the sky above you, and marvel at this unforgettable phenomenon. This app is the perfect tool for anyone who wants to make the most out of this rare celestial event. The app is totally free and does not display any advertising. How does a solar eclipse occur? What is the path of the moon's shadow? Where is the best place to observe the solar eclipse and what do you need to know in order to observe it? The app answers these questions and many more. Vividly experience this spectacular celestial event with an interactive simulation. Find out where you can best observe a solar eclipse on Earth. Or even experience an eclipse as if viewed from the sun. Find out everything you need to know about the sun and the formation of a solar eclipse. Solar Eclipse Guide also gives you helpful tips on observing solar eclipses. The most important features at a glance: • Four different, interactive eclipse simulations: View from current location, view from best location, view from Earth's orbit, view from the sun • Physical and stylized solar eclipse map with simulation of the movement of the umbra over the earth’s surface • Visualization of the best visibility (partial and total occultation) • Direct preview of the solar eclipse for any location in North America • Eclipse timetable allows you to jump directly to the most important times for your observation location: Beginning/end of the eclipse, beginning/end of totality and greatest eclipse • Sky map with stars and planets that are visible during totality • All about eclipses: Explanations and facts, illustrated with pictures and videos • Location selection via map, location search or GPS or selection of the "best position" for observation • Huge database of 6500 cities worldwide, including 2500 cities in the United States • All data for live observation: peak time, coordinates, and much more • In four languages: English, Spanish, French, German Solar Eclipse Guide is part of the Redshift family: Our astronomy apps let you discover the sky and space all year long. Explore the planets, travel to space, expand your knowledge of astronomy, and never miss an important celestial event again with our Redshift apps. ***** Updates and news on www.redshiftsky.de, Facebook @redshiftplanetariumsoftware, or Instagram @redshiftskypro *****

Screenshots

Sky Tonight4 screens
Solar Eclipse Guide 20244 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 at none against Sky Tonight's 8. Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Sky Tonight's advantage is ratings volume (76K vs 1.6K) and chart position (#102 vs unranked). On price, rating 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. Sky Tonight sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sky Tonight against 4.8 for Solar Eclipse Guide 2024. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sky Tonight has 76K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Sky Tonight's written reviews are positive against 94% of Solar Eclipse Guide 2024's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sky Tonight ships an update every 2 months, Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Sky Tonight versus Solar Eclipse Guide 2024: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSky TonightSolar Eclipse Guide 2024
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (76K ratings)4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings76K — better1.6K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#102 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size518 MB391 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVito Technology Inc.United Soft Media Verlag GmbH

Customer experience

Sky Tonight

All ratings74,594 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews726 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative14.6%

Solar Eclipse Guide 2024

All ratings1,623 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%

User reviews

Sky Tonight

From 76K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app for finding new things
  • 🌟 Amazing and accurate
  • 🔭 Helpful for learning about the night sky
  • 🗓️ Provides calendar of sky events
  • 🌍 Shows satellites and planets

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficult to calibrate and use
  • 📢 Too many intrusive ads
  • 💰 Paywall for many features
  • 🔔 Confusing/unnecessary notifications
  • 🧭 Compass/location issues

Solar Eclipse Guide 2024

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Realistic and detailed eclipse views
  • 👍 Helpful for planning eclipse viewing
  • 🌞 Great for learning about eclipses
  • 🌍 Accurate location and totality information

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Location data issues
  • 🗺️ Map not up-to-date

Bugs and requests

Sky Tonight

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes frequently
  • Menus and options not working properly
  • Location tracking and sky view not updating correctly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more free content and features
  • Improve calibration and compass accuracy
  • Provide better onboarding and instructions
  • Reduce ads or offer ad-free version
  • Allow filtering by visible objects only

Solar Eclipse Guide 2024

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect location data
  • Inaccurate totality information

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More detailed eclipse information

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Sky Tonight

Subscriptions6
  • 1-month Premium Access7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • 1-month Premium Access$2.991 Month
  • 1-month Premium Access3 Days trial$2.991 Month
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  • 1-year Premium Access7 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • 1-year Premium Access$5.991 Year
  • 1-year Premium Access3 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium Access Sale$7.99
  • Lifetime Premium Access$12.99
None

Solar Eclipse Guide 2024

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sky Tonight free?
Sky Tonight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 free?
Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sky Tonight or Solar Eclipse Guide 2024?
Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 is rated higher. Sky Tonight averages 4.8 out of 5 from 76K ratings, while Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 averages 4.8 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Sky Tonight or Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 have ads?
Sky Tonight shows ads; Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 does not.
Which is updated more often, Sky Tonight or Solar Eclipse Guide 2024?
Sky Tonight ships an update every 2 months, and Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 every 4 days. Most recently, Sky Tonight was updated on October 29, 2026 and Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 on October 22, 2026.

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