Comparison

Spectrum Superstars vs The Eclipse App

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

Head to head
About

Spectrum Superstars

Access real-time event information, schedules, and communication tools. Stay informed and engaged with all the details you need for a successful event experience.

Highlights
  • Up-to-date event information
  • Event agendas
  • Communications hub
  • Real-time updates
Features
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Welcome to the Spectrum Superstars EventAPP! This app will be your tool for up-to-date information, agendas, communications and much more!

About

The Eclipse App

Prepare for the 2024 solar eclipse with a comprehensive guide. Find optimal viewing locations, access real-time timers with safety prompts, and stay informed about weather forecasts and community events. Experience totality safely and fully with this essential eclipse companion.

Highlights
  • Path of totality exploration
  • Totality timer with audio/vibration guides
  • Solar filter safety prompts
  • Hourly cloud cover forecasts
  • Community event listings
  • Offline functionality
Features
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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, a rehearsal so you know what's coming, and a live countdown that guides you second by second, from first contact to the moment your eclipse glasses 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 too. 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 and Yemen. Tap any spot on the eclipse map to see its timing, how long totality lasts there, and how far it sits from the path. Comparing two towns? The map makes the tradeoffs easy to see, and Travel mode shows how long the drive 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. ▶ REHEARSAL Practice eclipse day before it arrives, at your own pace. Walk through every phase from first contact to last, learn when glasses go on and come off, and try the camera and recorder ahead of time, so the real day feels familiar instead of frantic. ▶ LIVE COUNTDOWN When the day comes, the eclipse countdown guides you in real time: what's happening, what to watch for, and exactly when it's safe to take your glasses off. An optional spoken audio guide keeps you hands-free. The totality countdown also stays live on your Lock Screen, so a glance is all it takes. ▶ SNAP AND RECORD Take a photo without leaving the countdown. Scene mode shows the strange light around you, and Sun mode helps you aim and expose for the Sun itself. Or tap Record, put your phone down, and keep the sound of totality: the hush, the gasps, the cheers. ▶ RELIVE Afterward, press play. Your photos and recordings 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 to use, no account needed and no subscriptions. Chaser, the clear-sky forecasting upgrade, is a single one-time purchase per eclipse. - Available in ten languages: English, Spanish, Catalan, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Icelandic, and Japanese. - Useful across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and beyond: even far from totality, you can see how much of the Sun will be covered where you are. 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

Screenshots

Spectrum Superstars4 screens
The Eclipse App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spectrum Superstars at 5.0 against The Eclipse App's 4.0. Spectrum Superstars also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). The Eclipse App's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (100 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Eclipse App sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Spectrum Superstars asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spectrum Superstars 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spectrum Superstars ships an update every 6 weeks, The Eclipse App weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Spectrum Superstars versus The Eclipse App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectrum SuperstarsThe Eclipse App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (100 ratings)
Positive reviews—58.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1100 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB147 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCreative Group Inc.Tomlinson & Watkins, LLC

Customer experience

Spectrum Superstars

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Eclipse App

All ratings100 ratings
Positive71.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative26.0%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.1%

Bugs and requests

Spectrum Superstars

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
Show 4 more
  • 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

None

Spectrum Superstars

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

The Eclipse App

One-time2
  • Pro$3.00
  • 2026 Chaser$4.99

Questions

Is Spectrum Superstars free?
Spectrum Superstars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Eclipse App free?
The Eclipse App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spectrum Superstars or The Eclipse App?
Spectrum Superstars is rated higher. Spectrum Superstars averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while The Eclipse App averages 4.0 from 100 ratings.
Do Spectrum Superstars or The Eclipse App have ads?
Neither Spectrum Superstars nor The Eclipse App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spectrum Superstars or The Eclipse App?
Spectrum Superstars ships an update every 6 weeks, and The Eclipse App weekly. Most recently, Spectrum Superstars was updated on October 1, 2026 and The Eclipse App on October 7, 2026.

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