# Sky Tonight vs Solar Eclipse Guide 2024

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 (#104 vs unranked). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sky Tonight | Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (76K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-tonight-stargazing-guide/id1570594940/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-eclipse-guide-2024/id6476686416/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **76K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#104** | — |
| Size | 518 MB | 391 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503) | [United Soft Media Verlag GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/330111789) |

## What reviewers say

### Sky Tonight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-tonight-stargazing-guide/id1570594940)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Free · Reference, #109 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-month Premium Access | $0.99 | per month |
| 1-month Premium Access | $2.99 | per month |
| 1-month Premium Access | $2.99 | per month |
| 1-year Premium Access | $4.99 | per year |
| 1-year Premium Access | $5.99 | per year |
| 1-year Premium Access | $5.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access Sale | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-eclipse-guide-2024/id6476686416)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect location data
- Inaccurate totality information

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More detailed eclipse information


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*