Comparison

iExit Interstate Exit Guide vs The Eclipse App

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

Head to head
About

iExit Interstate Exit Guide

This road trip companion helps you find essential services at upcoming interstate exits. Discover the cheapest gas prices, compare food options with Yelp reviews, find hotels with discounted rates, and locate specific chains or amenities.

Highlights
  • Interstate exit finder
  • Gas price comparison
  • Food and restaurant search
  • Hotel listings and deals
  • Amenity and chain search
  • Yelp integration
Features
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The iExit Interstate Exit Guide is a must-have on your next road trip. It figures out where you are on the Interstate, and shows you what's ahead. Need gas? iExit knows all the gas prices in the United States, and can tell you which station is cheapest at each exit. It also makes it easy to compare prices by the exits ahead, letting you know exactly where to exit to save the most. It works for Unleaded, Mid Grade, Premium, and Diesel. Need food? iExit has you covered, no matter if you're looking for the usual fast food or something local. It also integrates Yelp ratings and reviews to help you decide. Need a place to stay for the night? iExit lists all hotels within 3 miles of an exit ramp. But if you're looking for a deal, we have thousands of same-day discounted rates that are cheaper than you'll find anywhere else. Looking for a specific chain, like Cracker Barrel? Or maybe a specific amenity, like WiFi? Or maybe a rest area? Just search for it and we'll show you the exits ahead with a match. Don't take another road trip without iExit! ** Important Notes ** ● Your device must have GPS hardware or a connection to the internet for iExit to display results based on your location. ● iExit is compatible with iOS 15.0 and later. ● iExit only works in the United States on limited access highways, most of which are official Interstate highways. If you have a question or complaint about iExit, please reach out to us first at info@iexitapp.com before leaving a bad review here. We work incredibly hard to build you the best In guide app in the App Store, and we value your feedback and will reply immediately. Thanks for using iExit!

About

The Eclipse App

Prepare for the 2024 solar eclipse with a comprehensive guide. Find optimal viewing locations, access real-time timers with safety prompts, and stay informed about weather forecasts and community events. Experience totality safely and fully with this essential eclipse companion.

Highlights
  • Path of totality exploration
  • Totality timer with audio/vibration guides
  • Solar filter safety prompts
  • Hourly cloud cover forecasts
  • Community event listings
  • Offline functionality
Features
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On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will cross Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, and for a few quiet minutes the sky will go dark. The Eclipse App is your companion for the whole day: an interactive map of the path of totality, a rehearsal so you know what's coming, and a live countdown that guides you second by second, from first contact to the moment your eclipse glasses come off. ▶ YOUR ECLIPSE See exactly what the eclipse looks like from your location: whether you'll see totality, how long it lasts, how much of the Sun is covered, and when every phase begins and ends, down to the second. Outside the path? You'll see your partial eclipse times too. Preview your sky in advance, and turn on Day-of Alerts so nothing sneaks up on you. ▶ THE MAP Explore the path of totality from Greenland across Iceland to Spain. Tap any spot on the eclipse map to see its timing, how long totality lasts there, and how far it sits from the path. Comparing two towns? The map makes the tradeoffs easy to see. ▶ SUN POSITION In 2026, the eclipse hangs low in the sky in many places. See exactly how high the Sun will sit from your spot, and get a heads-up when hills, buildings, or trees might block the view. You can check historical cloud trends while you're at it. ▶ REHEARSAL Practice eclipse day before it arrives, at your own pace. Walk through every phase from first contact to last, learn when glasses go on and come off, and try the camera and recorder ahead of time, so the real day feels familiar instead of frantic. ▶ LIVE COUNTDOWN When the day comes, the eclipse countdown guides you in real time: what's happening, what to watch for, and exactly when it's safe to take your glasses off. An optional spoken audio guide keeps you hands-free. The totality countdown also lives on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, so a glance is all it takes. ▶ SNAP AND RECORD Take a photo without leaving the countdown. Scene mode captures the strange light around you, and Sun mode helps you aim and expose for the Sun itself. Or tap Record, put your phone down, and capture the sound of totality: the hush, the gasps, the cheers. ▶ RELIVE Afterward, press play. Your photos and recordings play back on the eclipse's own timeline, just as they happened. It's the closest thing to standing back under the Moon's shadow. ▶ GOOD TO KNOW - Completely free. No account, no subscriptions. - Available in nine languages: English, Spanish, Catalan, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Icelandic, and Japanese. - Useful anywhere in Europe and beyond: even far from totality, you can see how much of the Sun will be covered where you are. A note on safety: outside of totality, only look at the Sun through certified eclipse glasses or solar filters. The app tells you when, and proper glasses do the protecting. A total solar eclipse is brief, and it doesn't wait. We built this app so you can spend those minutes looking up. theeclipse.app/privacy theeclipse.app/terms

Screenshots

iExit Interstate Exit Guide4 screens
The Eclipse App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iExit Interstate Exit Guide at 4.8 against The Eclipse App's 4.0. iExit Interstate Exit Guide also leads on ratings volume (37K vs 100) and review sentiment (77% vs 59%). The Eclipse App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. iExit Interstate Exit Guide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Eclipse App sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iExit Interstate Exit Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iExit Interstate Exit Guide has 37K ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of iExit Interstate Exit Guide's written reviews are positive against 59% of The Eclipse App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iExit Interstate Exit Guide ships an update every 4 weeks, The Eclipse App every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iExit Interstate Exit Guide versus The Eclipse App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriExit Interstate Exit GuideThe Eclipse App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (37K ratings) — better4.0 (100 ratings)
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews — better58.9% of reviews
Number of ratings37K — better100
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMetrocket, LLCThe Eclipse Company

Customer experience

iExit Interstate Exit Guide

All ratings36,606 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews235 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative14.9%

The Eclipse App

All ratings100 ratings
Positive71.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative26.0%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.1%

User reviews

iExit Interstate Exit Guide

From 37K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helpful for planning road trips
  • 👍 Accurate information on exits
  • 👍 Useful for finding gas, food, and lodging
  • 👍 Tracks progress and distance to next exit
  • 👍 Provides gas prices at upcoming exits

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Outdated information on closed businesses
  • 🐛 Inconsistent user interface changes
  • 🔋 Distracting to use while driving
  • 🚫 Limited to interstate highways only

The Eclipse App

From 100 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for eclipse planning
  • 🎯 Accurate timing and countdowns
  • 🗺️ Useful location suggestions
  • 💡 Provides valuable eclipse information
  • ✨ Great user interface

Room to improve

  • 💸 Pro version perceived as scam
  • ❌ Pro features not working
  • 📉 Cloud forecast inaccurate
  • 🚫 No notifications received
  • 🤷 Pro version only useful in totality path

Bugs and requests

iExit Interstate Exit Guide

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect gas station listings at some exits
  • Crashes or freezes on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • CarPlay compatibility
  • Route planning and trip tracking
  • Offline mode for areas without data
  • Support for non-interstate highways

The Eclipse App

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Pro features not working
  • Cloud forecast inaccurate
  • No notifications received
  • Audio and vibration alerts not working
  • App crashes or doesn't open
Show 4 more
  • Timer doesn't work when app is in background
  • Cannot set a location
  • Server connection failures
  • Simulation mode not exiting properly

Requested features

7 requests
  • Allow use outside totality path for general info
  • Improve cloud forecast accuracy
  • Ensure audio/vibration alerts work when app is in background
  • Add Google Maps integration on iPhone
  • Provide more detailed information before purchase
Show 2 more
  • Allow searching by address or lat/long coordinates
  • Enable functionality for lunar eclipses

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iExit Interstate Exit Guide

One-time1
  • Bottom Banner Ad Removal$1.99
2 purchases

The Eclipse App

One-time2
  • Pro$3.00
  • 2026 Chaser$4.99

Questions

Is iExit Interstate Exit Guide free?
iExit Interstate Exit Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Eclipse App free?
The Eclipse App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iExit Interstate Exit Guide or The Eclipse App?
iExit Interstate Exit Guide is rated higher. iExit Interstate Exit Guide averages 4.8 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while The Eclipse App averages 4.0 from 100 ratings.
Do iExit Interstate Exit Guide or The Eclipse App have ads?
iExit Interstate Exit Guide shows ads; The Eclipse App does not.
Which is updated more often, iExit Interstate Exit Guide or The Eclipse App?
iExit Interstate Exit Guide ships an update every 4 weeks, and The Eclipse App every 5 days. Most recently, iExit Interstate Exit Guide was updated on September 27, 2026 and The Eclipse App on September 6, 2026.

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