# Parkwolf vs The Eclipse App

The clearest difference is rating: Parkwolf at 4.7 against The Eclipse App's 4.0. Parkwolf also leads on ratings volume (8.5K vs 100) and review sentiment (82% vs 59%). The Eclipse App's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parkwolf sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and The Eclipse App sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Parkwolf holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parkwolf has 8.5K ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Parkwolf's written reviews are positive against 59% of The Eclipse App's.

Parkwolf ships an update fortnightly, The Eclipse App every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parkwolf | The Eclipse App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkwolf-national-park-guide/id1596595516/reviews)** | [4.0 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-eclipse-app/id6476629038/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | 100 |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 58.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 145 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Parkwolf LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592138644) | [The Eclipse Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727402677) |

## What reviewers say

### Parkwolf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkwolf-national-park-guide/id1596595516)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Travel, #152 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Explore national and state parks with offline audio tours, detailed maps, and trail information. Discover wildlife hotspots, receive park alerts, and track your visited locations. All essential data is pre-downloaded for offline use, ensuring a seamless experience even without internet.

**Highlights:** Offline audio tours, Detailed park maps, Trail information, Wildlife heatmaps, Park alerts, Visited park tracking

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parkwolf PRO | $6.99 | per month |
| Parkwolf PRO | $6.99 | per month |
| Parkwolf Membership | $10.99 | per month |
| Parkwolf PRO | $24.99 | per year |
| Parkwolf Membership | $34.99 | per year |
| Parkwolf PRO | $48.00 | per year |
| Parkwolf PRO | $49.99 | per year |
| Parkwolf Membership | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful features
- 👍 Detailed maps and information
- 🗺️ Offline functionality
- 💡 Engaging trivia
- 🤖 Helpful tour guide

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🔍 Limited search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Audio not working as expected
- Orientation issues with maps

**Requested features**

- More detailed audio narration
- Improved offline experience
- Search option for points of interest


### The Eclipse App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-eclipse-app/id6476629038)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $3.00 | one-time |
| 2026 Chaser | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for eclipse planning
- 🎯 Accurate timing and countdowns
- 🗺️ Useful location suggestions
- 💡 Provides valuable eclipse information
- ✨ Great user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Pro version perceived as scam
- ❌ Pro features not working
- 📉 Cloud forecast inaccurate
- 🚫 No notifications received
- 🤷 Pro version only useful in totality path

**Reported bugs**

- Pro features not working
- Cloud forecast inaccurate
- No notifications received
- Audio and vibration alerts not working
- App crashes or doesn't open

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parkwolf free?

Parkwolf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Eclipse App free?

The Eclipse App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Parkwolf or The Eclipse App?

Parkwolf is rated higher. Parkwolf averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while The Eclipse App averages 4.0 from 100 ratings.

### Do Parkwolf or The Eclipse App have ads?

Neither Parkwolf nor The Eclipse App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Parkwolf or The Eclipse App?

Parkwolf ships an update fortnightly, and The Eclipse App every 5 days. Most recently, Parkwolf was updated on September 27, 2026 and The Eclipse App on September 6, 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.*