# Pocket Universe vs EclipseGo

The clearest difference is rating: EclipseGo at 5.0 against Pocket Universe's 4.5. EclipseGo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Pocket Universe's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (254 vs 1). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Universe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. EclipseGo asks for nothing beyond the download.

EclipseGo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Universe has 254 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pocket Universe ships an update every 5 weeks, EclipseGo monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Universe | EclipseGo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-universe/id306916838/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipsego-solar-eclipse-2027/id6786331567/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **254** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 111 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Kennedy](https://appshunter.io/developer/284943103) | [Archivados Network SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896775940) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Universe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-universe/id306916838)

Explore the night sky with this intuitive guide. Identify planets, constellations, and satellites by simply pointing your device. Discover celestial events, track celestial bodies, and learn about thousands of astronomical objects.

**Highlights:** Live sky view with object identification, Time travel for celestial event prediction, Explore mode for upcoming events and solar activity, Search and browse celestial objects, Detailed information on thousands of objects, Home Screen widgets for Sun/Moon times and Moon phase, Customizable viewing modes with night vision

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Pocket Universe Lifetime unlock | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Useful for astronomy
- 👍 Excellent educational tool
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Accurate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Inaccurate compass/tracking
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🐛 Doesn't work on older devices
- 🐛 Location issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Compass issues
- Inaccurate sky positioning
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to set time and date
- Improved motion tracking and compass calibration
- Larger text size options
- More detailed information on stars, galaxies, etc.
- Comet and asteroid tracking


### EclipseGo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipsego-solar-eclipse-2027/id6786331567)

Plan and experience the total solar eclipse of August 12, 2026, in Spain. This app provides a map of the totality path, eclipse timings, live countdown, weather forecasts, and phase simulations. Learn how to observe safely and discover optimal viewing locations.

**Highlights:** Eclipse path map, Live countdown and alerts, Weather forecast, Phase simulation, Safe observation guidance, Educational content

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Universe free?

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

### Is EclipseGo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Universe or EclipseGo?

EclipseGo is rated higher. Pocket Universe averages 4.5 out of 5 from 254 ratings, while EclipseGo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pocket Universe or EclipseGo have ads?

EclipseGo shows ads; Pocket Universe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket Universe or EclipseGo?

Pocket Universe ships an update every 5 weeks, and EclipseGo monthly. Most recently, Pocket Universe was updated on September 30, 2026 and EclipseGo on September 29, 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.*