Comparison

NASA vs EclipseX

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

Head to head
About

NASA

Explore the universe with access to live and on-demand NASA+ videos, a vast collection of stunning images, and the latest mission news. Discover interactive augmented reality experiences and track the International Space Station's path.

Highlights
  • NASA+ video streaming
  • 21,000+ NASA images
  • Latest NASA news
  • Mission updates
  • Podcasts
  • ISS tracking and Sky View
  • Augmented reality experiences
Features
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The redesigned NASA App unlocks access to the new NASA+ video streaming service, plus all the latest NASA images, news, mission information, podcasts, and interactive augmented reality experiences to explore -- putting the universe at your fingertips! With the NASA App, you'll be able to: • Explore with unlimited access to NASA+, featuring all of NASA's official live coverage and original on-demand video series. No subscription required. • Easily view over 21,000 of the latest NASA images • Rate images and explore all of the highest rated ones • Read all the latest NASA news and feature articles • Get the latest updates on Artemis, the James Webb Space Telescope, and other exciting NASA missions. • Listen to our podcasts featuring astronauts and experts who take you on a tour of the galaxy without ever leaving Earth. • Set an alert for when the International Space Station will fly over your location and use the Sky View feature to help you locate the station during the visible pass • Experience our rovers and rockets up close and personal with augmented reality. • And so much more! Download the updated NASA App now!

About

EclipseX

Features
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EclipseX is a fast, offline-friendly catalog of solar and lunar eclipses. Browse upcoming events, check visibility for your current location, and open a trajectory map to explore the path. Highlights: 1. My Location: Detects your country/continent and shows eclipses likely visible where you are. 2. Trajectory Map: Full-screen map with centerline overlay and quick links to details. 3. Upcoming List: Clean list with type icons (Total/Annular/Hybrid/Partial/Penumbral). 4. Search & Filter: Filter by year or by kind (solar / lunar). 5. Region Aware: See where each eclipse can be viewed (continents & countries). 6. Details View: Key facts like date (UTC), magnitude, Saros, max duration, notes, and source link. 7. Lightweight & Private: No account. Location is used only to compute visibility on device. Notes 1. Centerline overlays are provided for key upcoming eclipses and will expand over time. 2. Ad-supported (Google AdMob) to keep the app free. 3. No login required. Works on iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

NASA4 screens
EclipseX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: NASA at 4 against EclipseX's 2. NASA also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NASA ships an update every 2 weeks, EclipseX every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NASA versus EclipseX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNASAEclipseX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (64K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings64K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNASANATUREWEB LLP

Bugs and requests

NASA

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on launch for some devices
  • Inability to close/exit image viewer
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Incompatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add live streaming of NASA TV
  • Improve navigation and search
  • Implement dark mode option
  • Bring back old features (e.g. APOD widget, ISS sightings)
  • Enhance 3D models and AR capabilities

EclipseX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NASA

No in-app purchases

None

EclipseX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NASA free?
NASA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EclipseX free?
EclipseX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NASA or EclipseX have ads?
Neither NASA nor EclipseX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NASA or EclipseX?
NASA ships an update every 2 weeks, and EclipseX every 10 days. Most recently, NASA was updated on November 4, 2026 and EclipseX on October 30, 2026.

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