Total Solar Eclipses vs Stellar Catalogue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Total Solar Eclipses
Explore detailed information on solar and lunar eclipses from 1900 to 2100. Visualize eclipse paths on Earth maps, watch animations, and check visibility from any location.
- Eclipse data 1900-2100
- Solar and lunar eclipse details
- Universal Time eclipse phase timings
- Geographical coordinates for observation
- Earth Map, Movie, and Google Map visualization
- Observer coordinate adjustment
- Eclipse visibility prediction
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Total and Total-annular solar eclipses processed by the program are comprised between 1900 and 2100, exactly 287 eclipses from 28th May 1900 to 4th September 2100. The program also shows partial solar eclipses and lunar eclipses. The program gives the times in Universal Time of the Solar eclipse phases (initial, central and final) and the geographical coordinates from where it is possible to observe those circumstances of the eclipse. It also gives maximum duration and the width of the lunar umbra. Below Path of the Umbra are listed Longitude and Latitude of seven point of the lunar umbra path on the Earth surface. The program has a few functions: Earth Map, Movie and Google Map visualization. The first allows seeing a few points of the path of the lunar umbra on Earth surface; the second creates an animation: the user will see the eclipse from one hour before up to one hour after its maximum phase with step of 2 minutes; the third function allows to visualize Google Map of the area around the point where the eclipse reaches the maximum or that selected from the user. Moreover it is possible to change geographical coordinates of the observer. This allows knowing if and how the eclipse will be seen from other points of the Earth surface (e.g. it is possible to know if the eclipse will be partial or it does not occur for those coordinates). App in english version if iOS language is not set to italian.
Stellar Catalogue
Discover celestial objects visible in the night sky in real-time based on your location. Plan your observations with custom locations, simulate dates, and manage your optical equipment. Save favorite objects and lists for quick access.
- Real-time sky observation guide
- Object discovery by location
- Skyview navigation mode
- Custom observation planning
- Optical equipment setup
- Personalized object lists
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Don’t know what to observe in the sky tonight? Stellar Catalogue shows you instantly. Discover in real time what’s visible above you, with precise data and tools designed for observers of all levels. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Find out what to observe tonight based on your location • View planets, Moon, Sun, stars and deep sky objects • Explore constellations, comets and space stations • Use Skyview mode to navigate the night sky PLAN YOUR OBSERVATIONS • Create custom observing locations • Simulate date and time to plan your sessions • Save your own observation lists OPTICAL SETUP • Add telescopes, eyepieces and sensors • Preview the real field of view of your objects PERSONALIZATION • Save your favorite objects • Quickly access what you want to observe Stellar Catalogue is designed to make stargazing simple, fast and precise. Try it free for 15 days. For reports, suggestions and requests, write to the support email support@stellarcatalogue.com Privacy Policy: https://www.stellarcatalogue.com/app-privacy-policy-english/ Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stellar Catalogue at 100% against Total Solar Eclipses's 43%. Stellar Catalogue also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Total Solar Eclipses's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On ads and device support 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
Stellar Catalogue is free to download; Total Solar Eclipses costs $1.99 up front. Stellar Catalogue sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Total Solar Eclipses asks for nothing beyond the download.
Total Solar Eclipses ships an update every 4 months, Stellar Catalogue every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Total Solar Eclipses | Stellar Catalogue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 169 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pietro Massimino | Diego Campagnaro |
Customer experience
Total Solar Eclipses
Stellar Catalogue
In-app purchases
Total Solar Eclipses
No in-app purchases
Stellar Catalogue
- Monthly subscription$2.491 Month
- Six months subscription$11.496 Months
- Annual Subscription$23.491 Year
- PRO Version$12.99
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