# Solar Snap vs VibeShip

The clearest difference is price: VibeShip at Free against Solar Snap's $1.99. VibeShip also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Solar Snap's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6.5K vs 14). On rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

VibeShip is free to download; Solar Snap costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Solar Snap against 4.7 for VibeShip. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar Snap has 6.5K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Solar Snap's written reviews are positive against 100% of VibeShip's.

Solar Snap ships an update every 6 weeks, VibeShip every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solar Snap | VibeShip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-snap/id1599230728/reviews) | **[4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibeship/id6760545827/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.5K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 71.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 34 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rise Up Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/923703769) | [VIBE SHIP INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855047680) |

## What reviewers say

### Solar Snap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-snap/id1599230728)

Capture stunning photos of the sun and solar eclipses with this comprehensive app. It includes a camera filter system and an offline simulator with detailed eclipse information and timings for global events. Prepare for upcoming eclipses with expert guidance.

**Highlights:** Solar eclipse photography, Camera filter integration, Offline global eclipse simulator, Detailed eclipse timings, Expert video instructions, Sun photography filter

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 High-quality and stable app
- 🚀 Excellent for capturing eclipse photos
- 🔍 Powerful camera controls (focus, zoom, exposure)
- 🤖 Automatic total eclipse mode works great
- 📸 Produces clear, crisp photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with photos not being saved
- 🤔 Automatic lighting changes made photos terrible
- 🤷‍♂️ Struggled to capture partial eclipse stages
- 🧭 No option to use front-facing camera

**Reported bugs**

- Photos permission required error
- Velcro mount issues causing distortion

**Requested features**

- Add remote shutter support (e.g., Bluetooth, Apple Watch)
- Support for external lenses/telescopes
- Ability to select camera lens on multi-camera phones


### VibeShip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibeship/id6760545827)

Record and share short-form videos with friends and community. Discover trending content globally, interact with creators through likes and comments, and build your personal profile. It's a platform for authentic connection and sharing real moments.

**Highlights:** Record and edit short videos, Built-in filters, Discover trending content, Follow friends and creators, Like and comment on posts, Customize user profile, Notifications for interactions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solar Snap free?

Solar Snap costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VibeShip free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solar Snap or VibeShip?

VibeShip is rated higher. Solar Snap averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while VibeShip averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do Solar Snap or VibeShip have ads?

VibeShip shows ads; Solar Snap does not.

### Which is updated more often, Solar Snap or VibeShip?

Solar Snap ships an update every 6 weeks, and VibeShip every 5 days. Most recently, Solar Snap was updated on November 11, 2026 and VibeShip on November 9, 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.*