Comparison

Eclipse Nav vs TimeZones

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

Head to head
About

Eclipse Nav

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Plan your eclipse viewing experience with real-time cloud cover forecasts, precise path of totality mapping, and multi-language support. Get accurate navigation to the path of totality. Maximize your chances of being in the path of totality under clear skies! Choose between different NOAA, Canadian, and European weather models. View long-range cloud cover forecasts up to 5 days in advance! As the eclipse draws closer, get high-resolution cloud forecasts updated hourly and satellite cloud cover images updated every 5 minutes! If you're already traveling to view the eclipse, wouldn't you want to maximize your chance of seeing totality? Find the closest location in the path of totality with the best chance of cloud-free skies. Find optimal viewing locations under clear skies! Maximize your chances of being in the path of totality with clear skies. View eclipse track paths. Get precise start and end times of all eclipse phases for any location. Find the duration of totality at any location. Find the distance to the centerline of your viewing location. Check current and forecast cloud cover. View predicted cloud coverage based on US, Canadian, and European models - up to 5 days in advance! Not sure which cloud model to use? Our “Automatic Cloud Model” feature picks the most optimal one as the event gets closer. Cloud cover forecasts updated hourly; current satellite cloud cover images updated every 5 minutes. All total, annular, and hybrid eclipses from 2017 to 2050 are supported! Choose between English, Spanish, French, German, or Chinese.

About

TimeZones

Features
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TimeZones is a clean, reliable world clock app built for travelers, remote teams, global markets, and anyone coordinating across countries and cities. Stay aligned across time zones with beautiful clocks, powerful widgets, and smart global time tools designed for modern international life. Features • World Clocks Track local time in cities around the world with elegant analog and digital clock displays. • Widgets Everywhere Add world clocks to your Home Screen, Lock Screen, Smart Stack, and StandBy mode for instant access. • 12 & 24 Hour Formats View both clock formats side by side. • 10,000+ Global Cities Search, browse, and organize cities worldwide. Rename clocks with custom names like “Office”, “Family”, or “Tokyo Market”. • Daylight & Sunrise Information See daylight hours, sunrise, sunset, and local night/day conditions at a glance. • Attractive Clock Designs Choose from beautiful analog and digital clock styles optimized for iPhone and iPad. • Built for Productivity Perfect for remote work, international travel, global events, stock markets, and staying connected across time zones. Whether you travel often, work remotely, follow global markets, or stay connected with people abroad, TimeZones helps you keep the world within reach. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/timezones-app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Eclipse Nav4 screens
TimeZones4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Eclipse Nav at none against TimeZones's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eclipse Nav ships an update weekly, TimeZones every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Eclipse Nav versus TimeZones: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEclipse NavTimeZones
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB11 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDoug PedrickArtisanOne Software Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Eclipse Nav

No in-app purchases

None

TimeZones

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eclipse Nav free?
Eclipse Nav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeZones free?
TimeZones is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Eclipse Nav or TimeZones have ads?
TimeZones shows ads; Eclipse Nav does not.
Which is updated more often, Eclipse Nav or TimeZones?
Eclipse Nav ships an update weekly, and TimeZones every 5 days. Most recently, Eclipse Nav was updated on September 28, 2026 and TimeZones on September 26, 2026.

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