NASA vs EclipseX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- NASA+ video streaming
- 21,000+ NASA images
- Latest NASA news
- Mission updates
- Podcasts
- ISS tracking and Sky View
- Augmented reality experiences
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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!
EclipseX
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | NASA | EclipseX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (64K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 64K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NASA | NATUREWEB 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
NASA
No in-app purchases
EclipseX
No in-app purchases









