MetaROC vs The Eclipse App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MetaROC
Explore a city's culture through augmented reality, discovering hidden treasures and local deals. Create and share your own AR experiences for others to find, turning the real world into a digital scavenger hunt.
- Augmented reality city exploration
- Discover hidden treasures and local deals
- Create and leave AR images
- Collect artifacts and badges
- Real-world rewards and discounts
- AR photo capture and creation
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MetaROC lets you explore Rochester’s culture, find hidden treasures, and get real-world deals, discounts and freebies from local businesses. Plus, you can create and leave your own AR images all around the city for the community to discover. Join the hunt and find countless collectibles, artifacts, and badges today! TIPS FOR USING THE APP: WATCH THIS TUTORIAL VIDEO to learn how to explore and collect items in MetaROC: https://youtu.be/JAmDWlJJRDE MAKE SURE YOUR CAMERA LENS IS NOT BLOCKED OR COVERED when launching the app. MetaROC needs to see its surroundings. ALLOW ALL PERMISSIONS WHEN INSTALLING THE APP so MetaROC has the tools it needs to function properly. CONTACT US if you have any questions, comments or ideas on how to improve the MetaROC experience! Just send us at email at info@replayar.com Welcome to MetaROC, the app that transforms Rochester into an epic metaverse scavenger hunt! With MetaROC, you’ll discover historical artifacts, collect hidden treasures, and earn rewards that unlock real-world discounts, offers and freebies! Just hold up your phone's viewfinder and search your surroundings. When you spot an object nearby, tap on it to add the item to your personal collection. To see your collection, just tap on the Trophy Room button to showcase everything you've gathered so far. Tap on any collected object to learn more about it. You never know, some items might even reveal exclusive offers from local businesses! With MetaROC, you can even capture your own memories in augmented reality! Just tap the Capture button once to snap a photo and preview it as an AR experience. If you're happy with the result, tap again to save the AR photo and lock it in place. If you're feeling creative, swipe sideways to open the Create function and instantly turn existing images from your device into immersive AR experiences! Tapping on an AR photo will select it and hide the rest of your AR images. If you want a closer look, tap it again to open the image in your Timeline. Here you can swipe through to view, download, delete, or highlight your favorite moments. To exit, just tap the X in the top left corner, and you'll be back where you started, ready for more adventures! If an image drifts away from where you want it, just use the compass tool to reposition it. Once it's back in the desired location, tap anywhere outside the image to lock it in place. Lost in the virtual wilderness? Just open MetaROC’s map to locate even more collectibles waiting to be discovered! Your own AR photos and creations are also pinned in the map. Tapping on a pin will open those images in your Timeline, where you can curate your metaverse memories. Now get out there, explore, collect, and uncover the hidden wonders of Rochester in this epic metaverse scavenger hunt. MetaROC: Join the hunt! Powered by Replayar. © Copyright Replayar Inc / All rights reserved. / U.S. Patent No. 10,127,730 B2 / Intended for demonstration purposes only. MetaROC and Replayar provide educational content on local history and culture through the reference of historical events and public figures. However, they are not affiliated with any locations or media properties and are not sponsored or endorsed by any of the brands or personalities featured in their apps or this demonstration.
The Eclipse App
Plan for the 2027 total solar eclipse with an interactive map, live countdown, and detailed timing for every phase. Explore the path of totality, check environmental conditions, and capture memories of this celestial event.
- Interactive path of totality map
- Live countdown to eclipse phases
- Location-specific eclipse timing
- Environmental condition forecasts (heat, dust, clouds)
- Photography and video tools
- Chaser Index for best viewing spots
- Relive eclipse memories
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On August 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse will cross southern Spain, North Africa, Egypt and Arabia, and in Upper Egypt the sky will stay dark for more than six minutes, a totality no eclipse will match until 2114. The Eclipse App is your companion for the whole day: an interactive map of the path of totality and a live countdown that tells you when your eclipse glasses go on and when they 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, and how far you are from totality. 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 the Strait of Gibraltar across Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt, and on over Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia. Tap any spot on the eclipse map to see its timing and how long totality lasts there. Travel mode shows how long the drive or the transit trip into the path takes from cities nearby. ▶ HEAT, DUST AND CLOUDS In 2027 the Sun stands high over much of the path, nearly overhead in Egypt and Arabia, and in August the heat and the desert dust matter as much as the clouds. Historical maps of heat, dust haze and cloud cover show what each spot has typically been like at eclipse hour, so you can plan for shade, water and the clearest sky. ▶ COUNTDOWN+ One purchase covers every eclipse. Rehearse eclipse day at your own pace: walk through every phase, learn when glasses go on and come off, and try the camera ahead of time. On the day, the countdown tells you what's happening and what to watch for, a spoken Audio Guide keeps you hands-free, and the countdown stays live on your Lock Screen. Take photos and videos without leaving the countdown. Scene mode shows the strange light around you, and Sun mode helps you aim and expose for the Sun itself. Leave a video running and keep the sound of totality: the hush, the gasps, the cheers. ▶ CHASER Clear skies for the 2027 eclipse. The Chaser Index scores every place in the path out of 100 and ranks the best spots in reach of your base. Shortlist five and compare them factor by factor. Every spot gets a leave-by time, and in the final days come cloud forecasts, smoke and haze, and satellite images. Chaser covers one eclipse and includes Countdown+. ▶ RELIVE Afterward, press play. Your photos and videos 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. Sign in to back up your spots and Relives to your account. ▶ GOOD TO KNOW - Free, no account needed and no subscriptions. Countdown+ and Chaser are one-time purchases. - Available in eight languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic and Japanese. - More eclipses: look back at 2017, 2024 and 2026, and get ready for 2028 and 2030. 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MetaROC at 5.0 against The Eclipse App's 4.0. MetaROC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). The Eclipse App's advantage is ratings volume (100 vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. The Eclipse App sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. MetaROC asks for nothing beyond the download.
MetaROC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Eclipse App has 100 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
MetaROC ships an update every 3 weeks, The Eclipse App weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MetaROC | The Eclipse App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.0 (100 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 58.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 100 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 139 MB | 157 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ReplayAR, Inc. | The Eclipse Company |
Customer experience
MetaROC
The Eclipse App
Bugs and requests
MetaROC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
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- 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
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- Allow searching by address or lat/long coordinates
- Enable functionality for lunar eclipses
In-app purchases
MetaROC
No in-app purchases
The Eclipse App
- Countdown+$2.99
- Pro$3.00
- 2026 Chaser$4.99
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- 2027 Chaser Upgrade$6.99
- 2027 Chaser$9.99









