# Panorama 360 vs Solar Eclipse Timer

The clearest difference is price: Solar Eclipse Timer at Free against Panorama 360's $0.99. Solar Eclipse Timer also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (561 vs 18). Panorama 360's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Solar Eclipse Timer is free to download; Panorama 360 costs $0.99 up front. Solar Eclipse Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Panorama 360 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Solar Eclipse Timer holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar Eclipse Timer has 561 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Panorama 360's written reviews are positive against 68% of Solar Eclipse Timer's.

Panorama 360 ships an update every 2 months, Solar Eclipse Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Panorama 360 | Solar Eclipse Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panorama-360/id525313123/reviews) | **[3.8 (561 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-eclipse-timer/id1203105865/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **561** |
| Positive reviews | 53.5% of reviews | **68.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pelsynth](https://appshunter.io/developer/525313126) | [Foxwood Astronomy, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180239027) |

## What reviewers say

### Panorama 360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panorama-360/id525313123)

Easily capture immersive 360-degree outdoor and indoor scenes with this intuitive mobile application. Create high-quality panoramic photos with a simple process and view them interactively. Save and share your creations directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Capture up to 360 degrees, Simple capture process, Interactive panorama viewer, Save panoramas to camera roll, Share panoramas on Twitter, Adjustable exposure control, Seamless blending

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 📸 Creates panoramic photos
- 💰 Affordable price ($0.99)
- 🎮 Gyroscopic viewing feature
- ✨ Good alignment quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ❌ Does not complete full 360 degrees
- 🔍 Blurry and misaligned photos
- 📚 No user instructions or documentation
- 🚫 Cannot import/stitch existing photos

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when taking more than 6 shots
- App crashes when completing full 360 rotation
- Photos lost after crash during conversion
- Fails to complete panorama stitching
- Blurry output on multiple devices

**Requested features**

- Add user tutorial on startup
- Improve image resolution and quality
- Support photo import from camera roll
- Export to multiple file formats
- Improve app icon design


### Solar Eclipse Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-eclipse-timer/id1203105865)

This app provides precise countdowns and reminders for solar eclipse phenomena, aiding both casual observers and photographers. It works offline and offers features like automatic partial-phase image timing and a dedicated photographer mode.

**Highlights:** Offline eclipse timing, Precise contact time calculation, Photographer mode, Automatic partial-phase image timing, Geolocation and manual coordinate entry, Audio and notification tests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total - 7/2/19; Chile, Argenti | $1.99 | one-time |
| Total - 12/14/20; Chile, Argen | $1.99 | one-time |
| Total – 12/4/21; Antarctica | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hybrid – 4/20/23; Australia | $1.99 | one-time |
| Total – 4/8/24; USA, Mexico | $1.99 | one-time |
| Solar Eclipse Timer | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate timing and announcements
- 👍 Enhanced eclipse viewing experience
- 🎉 Worked flawlessly for 2017 and 2024 eclipses
- 💡 Helpful for photographers and non-photographers
- 🔊 Useful audio cues and prompts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔍 Confusing or cluttered user interface
- 🔋 Audio prompts not working in some cases
- 🗺️ Inaccurate location detection or totality information

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing when loading timing data
- Notifications not working when camera is in use
- Incorrect contact times displayed for some locations

**Requested features**

- Customizable reminders or timers
- Automatic time zone and location updates
- Lunar eclipse support
- Improved onboarding and tutorial
- Countdown timer with graphical depiction


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Panorama 360 free?

Panorama 360 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Solar Eclipse Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Panorama 360 or Solar Eclipse Timer?

Solar Eclipse Timer is rated higher. Panorama 360 averages 3.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Solar Eclipse Timer averages 3.8 from 561 ratings.

### Do Panorama 360 or Solar Eclipse Timer have ads?

Neither Panorama 360 nor Solar Eclipse Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Panorama 360 or Solar Eclipse Timer?

Panorama 360 ships an update every 2 months, and Solar Eclipse Timer monthly. Most recently, Panorama 360 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Solar Eclipse Timer on October 22, 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.*