Comparison

Total Solar Eclipses vs DeepSkyCentral

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

DeepSkyCentral

Features
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DeepSkyCentral is your AI-powered astronomy companion for all astronomers both visual observers and astrophotographers — plan your sessions, find your targets, and manage your gear all in one place. Built by astronomers- for astronomers. ASTRO AI, YOUR PERSONAL ASSISTANT Ask anything about astronomy, imaging, or equipment and get expert answers instantly. Astro AI recommends targets based on your location, gear, and the night's conditions, plus weather predictions built specifically for astronomical observing. FIND YOUR TARGETS AND YOUR SKY Use Target Finder and SkyView together with the FOV Image and Visual Framers to see exactly how a target will look through your telescope or camera before you head outside. Dark Sky Finder helps you locate the darkest nearby skies, and the Astro Calendar tracks moon phases and astronomical events. WEATHER & 10 DAY FORECAST MODELS Every astronomer has a keen eye for the weather - DeepSkyCentral Astro AI provides a summary of the current and upcoming conditions. Leverage the 10 day forecast with extensive data including cloud cover, seeing, transparency and dew predictions. And live radar (Pro subscription) FOV Calculator and Framer Find and frame your favorite targets with ease. See what your eyepiece or camera sees through your rig and frame your targets with ease. Create mosaics, and save directly to your personal Frame Library ( pro subscription). PLAN AND ORGANIZE EVERY SESSION Build Target Lists and Checklists, set up custom Equipment Profiles for your rigs, and use the Polar Alignment tool to get your mount dialed in fast. DeepSkyCentral's smart Session Planner and Session Diary (Pro Subscription) allows you to setup and record all your astro activity. Never miss a night, plan your sessions and get the most out of your astronomy journey. TARGET DATA Data includes best time of year to view or image a target, where the target is best viewable in the night sky, which filters to utilise, and detailed target summary. OVER 660,000 OBJECTS AND STARS Download specialized catalogue packs including the complete NGC/IC catalogue, the Washington Double Star Catalog, Sharpless HII regions for narrowband imaging, and a Gaia DR3 star field to magnitude 10 for precision framing and guiding — all available offline at your dark sky site. GO FURTHER WITH PRO Astro AI Pro, live satellite weather and cloud radar, live Aurora and Solar activity stats, the Astro Session Planner & Diary, an Image Library with plate solving, FITS file renaming and folder organization tools, unlimited locations and equipment profiles, and access to the Community Gallery and Dark Sky Location community sharing. EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE Extensive knowledgebase and terminology sections dive deep in the world of astronomy to help the beginner astronomer navigate through the night sky. Whether you're just starting to explore the night sky or refining an advanced astrophotography workflow, DeepSkyCentral brings everything you need into one place. Essentials and Pro are auto-renewing subscriptions, managed anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internal/terms/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Total Solar Eclipses4 screens
DeepSkyCentral4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DeepSkyCentral at Free against Total Solar Eclipses's $1.99. DeepSkyCentral also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). Total Solar Eclipses's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DeepSkyCentral is free to download; Total Solar Eclipses costs $1.99 up front. DeepSkyCentral sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Total Solar Eclipses asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Total Solar Eclipses ships an update every 4 months, DeepSkyCentral every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Total Solar Eclipses versus DeepSkyCentral: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotal Solar EclipsesDeepSkyCentral
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPietro MassiminoDean Stewart

In-app purchases

None

Total Solar Eclipses

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

DeepSkyCentral

Subscriptions4
  • Essentials Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$3.591 Month
  • Essentials Annual$19.991 Year
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  • Pro Annual$35.991 Year

Questions

Is Total Solar Eclipses free?
Total Solar Eclipses costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DeepSkyCentral free?
DeepSkyCentral is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Total Solar Eclipses or DeepSkyCentral have ads?
Neither Total Solar Eclipses nor DeepSkyCentral shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Total Solar Eclipses or DeepSkyCentral?
Total Solar Eclipses ships an update every 4 months, and DeepSkyCentral every 3 days. Most recently, Total Solar Eclipses was updated on October 31, 2026 and DeepSkyCentral on October 31, 2026.

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