# Luminos Map vs Eclipse Run

The clearest difference is rating: Luminos Map at 4.6 against Eclipse Run's 3.9. Luminos Map also leads on ratings volume (297 vs 12) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Eclipse Run's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Luminos Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Eclipse Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Luminos Map holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Luminos Map has 297 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Luminos Map's written reviews are positive against 62% of Eclipse Run's.

Luminos Map ships an update every 3 weeks, Eclipse Run every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Luminos Map | Eclipse Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminos-map-twilight-nav-tool/id490077695/reviews)** | [3.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-run/id1248062152/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **297** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **67.9% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) | [Martine Habib](https://appshunter.io/developer/1128234799) |

## What reviewers say

### Luminos Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminos-map-twilight-nav-tool/id490077695)

This app provides precise global data on sun and moon positions, sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times. It features an interactive map and time-chart for easy visualization of celestial paths and seasonal shifts, with offline calculations for current location.

**Highlights:** Real-time Sun/Moon data, Sunrise/sunset and moonrise/moonset times, Celestial path visualization, Global location search, Twilight data, Moon phase information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Upgrade | $0.99 | per month |
| Plus Upgrade | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| Plus Upgrade | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for sunbathing
- 👍 Great for photography
- 👍 Detailed sun/moon info
- 👍 Good for teaching navigation
- 👍 Tracks sun/moon anywhere

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes after updates
- 🐛 Ads are intrusive
- 🐛 Inaccurate moonrise/set
- 🐛 No English option/Thai popup
- 🐛 Location search difficult

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes seconds after losing
- App crashes on launch
- Popup in Thai, no English option
- Does not update on Apple Watch
- Useless on Apple Watch

**Requested features**

- Add Azimuth for sun/moon
- Add option to remove ads
- Add city search feature
- Add input for coordinates
- Add new moon date and time


### Eclipse Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-run/id1248062152)

Plan your perfect viewing spot for upcoming solar eclipses. Get detailed maps, duration estimates, weather forecasts, and driving directions. Receive real-time alerts as you approach and enter the path of totality.

**Highlights:** Eclipse path mapping, Totality duration estimation, Weather forecasts, Driving directions via Maps, Real-time totality zone alerts, Plan Ahead bonus eclipse information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plan Ahead | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Luminos Map free?

Luminos Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Eclipse Run free?

Eclipse Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Luminos Map or Eclipse Run?

Luminos Map is rated higher. Luminos Map averages 4.6 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while Eclipse Run averages 3.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do Luminos Map or Eclipse Run have ads?

Luminos Map shows ads; Eclipse Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Luminos Map or Eclipse Run?

Luminos Map ships an update every 3 weeks, and Eclipse Run every 6 weeks. Most recently, Luminos Map was updated on September 22, 2026 and Eclipse Run on September 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*