Comparison

Solar Snap vs CaptureRelay

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

Head to head
About

Solar Snap

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
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Everything you need for the next solar eclipse, all in one app! Introducing Solar Snap: a camera filter + app combo that can help you take amazing photos of the sun, whether there’s an eclipse, or any other day. Simply attach the filter to your phone, open Solar Snap, and snap away! Solar Snap also includes an interactive, offline global solar eclipse simulator, with detailed information and times to prepare you for the next eclipse, no matter where you are, where you are going, even if you don't have a signal! Solar Snap can be used with our Solar Snap filter kit available at: https://www.eclipseglasses.com/products/solar-snap-the-eclipse-app. This filter protects your phone camera from damage by the bright sun. You may optionally re-use old eclipse glasses by cutting a pair in half and taping it over your camera lens. Video instructions by Astronomer Doug Duncan included in the app. Total solar eclipses are crossing Europe and the Middle East in 2026 and 2027. Get ready!

About

CaptureRelay

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CaptureRelay turns your iPhone into a fast, secure delivery tool for WordPress media. Take a photo in the app or select one or many images from your photo library. CaptureRelay crops, resizes, and optimizes each image for every selected destination, then sends it directly to the appropriate WordPress Media Library. BUILT FOR REAL PUBLISHING WORKFLOWS • Capture new images in portrait or landscape • Select one or multiple existing photos • Connect multiple WordPress websites • Deliver an image to several sites simultaneously • Apply the proper dimensions and compression requirements for each destination • Add an optional title and photo credit • Review queued uploads and retry after an interrupted connection • Work in light or dark mode SECURE BY DESIGN Each device must be approved by a WordPress administrator before it can upload. CaptureRelay stores device credentials securely on the iPhone and authenticates every request. It never asks for or stores a WordPress username or password. DIRECT DELIVERY, NOT ANOTHER CLOUD Images travel directly from your iPhone to the WordPress websites you select. Skyrocket Radio does not receive or retain your photos, website credentials, or upload history. REQUIREMENTS CaptureRelay requires the CaptureRelay WordPress plugin on each destination website. A website administrator must enable mobile uploads and approve the device before delivery can begin. Capture. Relay. Publish.

Screenshots

Solar Snap4 screens
CaptureRelay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CaptureRelay at weekly against Solar Snap's every 6 weeks. CaptureRelay also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.1). Solar Snap's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Solar Snap costs $1.99 and CaptureRelay $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solar Snap ships an update every 6 weeks, CaptureRelay weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Solar Snap versus CaptureRelay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolar SnapCaptureRelay
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (6.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRise Up GamesSkyrocket Radio

Bugs and requests

Solar Snap

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Photos permission required error
  • Velcro mount issues causing distortion

Requested features

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

CaptureRelay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Solar Snap

No in-app purchases

None

CaptureRelay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solar Snap free?
Solar Snap costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CaptureRelay free?
CaptureRelay costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Solar Snap or CaptureRelay have ads?
Neither Solar Snap nor CaptureRelay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solar Snap or CaptureRelay?
Solar Snap ships an update every 6 weeks, and CaptureRelay weekly. Most recently, Solar Snap was updated on October 18, 2026 and CaptureRelay on October 13, 2026.

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