# iMotion Pro vs Solar Eclipse Timer

The clearest difference is price: Solar Eclipse Timer at Free against iMotion Pro's $5.99. Solar Eclipse Timer also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 32%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). iMotion Pro's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ads, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Solar Eclipse Timer is free to download; iMotion Pro costs $5.99 up front. Solar Eclipse Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. iMotion Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

iMotion Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar Eclipse Timer has 560 ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of iMotion Pro's written reviews are positive against 68% of Solar Eclipse Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iMotion Pro ships an update every 4 months, Solar Eclipse Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMotion Pro | Solar Eclipse Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imotion-pro/id526652140/reviews)** | [3.8 (560 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-eclipse-timer/id1203105865/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 84 | **560** |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | **68.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SKETCHES SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789604467) | [Foxwood Astronomy, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180239027) |

## What reviewers say

### iMotion Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imotion-pro/id526652140)

Create captivating time-lapse and stop-motion videos with an intuitive yet powerful tool. Enhance your stories, animate objects, and capture life's moments with professional rendering and easy sharing options.

**Highlights:** Time-lapse and stop-motion creation, Professional rendering, Easy video sharing, 4K UHD, 1080p & 720p exports, Multiple capture modes, Unlimited movie length, Add audio soundtracks

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Good for spontaneous stop motion
- 👍 Works well for small projects
- 👍 High quality video output

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashing
- 🐛 Shaky and unprofessional videos
- 🐛 Fuzzy picture quality
- 🐛 Onion skin distorted
- 🐛 Slow trigger time

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing all the time
- Picture quality looks bad
- Camera weirdly zoomed in
- Sensitive to slight movements
- Videos come out shaky

**Requested features**

- Import from files
- Masking feature
- Zoom feature
- Manual exposure control
- Expand photo import limit


### 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 iMotion Pro free?

iMotion Pro costs $5.99, 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, iMotion Pro or Solar Eclipse Timer?

iMotion Pro is rated higher. iMotion Pro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Solar Eclipse Timer averages 3.8 from 560 ratings.

### Do iMotion Pro or Solar Eclipse Timer have ads?

Neither iMotion Pro nor Solar Eclipse Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iMotion Pro or Solar Eclipse Timer?

iMotion Pro ships an update every 4 months, and Solar Eclipse Timer monthly. Most recently, iMotion Pro was updated on October 4, 2026 and Solar Eclipse Timer on September 29, 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.*