Comparison

The Eclipse App vs TCM Mobile

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

Head to head
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 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will cross Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, and for a few quiet minutes the sky will go dark. 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 Greenland across Iceland to Spain. 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. ▶ SUN POSITION In 2026, the eclipse hangs low in the sky in many places. See exactly how high the Sun will sit from your spot, and get a heads-up when hills, buildings, or trees might block the view. You can check historical cloud trends while you're at it. ▶ 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 lives on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, so a glance is all it takes. ▶ SNAP AND RECORD Take a photo without leaving the countdown. Scene mode captures 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 capture 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. ▶ GOOD TO KNOW - Completely free. No account, no subscriptions. - Available in nine languages: English, Spanish, Catalan, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Icelandic, and Japanese. - Useful anywhere in Europe 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

About

TCM Mobile

Features
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Transform Your Travel Essentials into Treasured Finds! At TCM, we believe that travel is about experiences, not just possessions. Our mobile app is crafted to help travelers connect and share through the buying and selling of preloved travel items. Whether it’s a sleeping bag you don’t need anymore or a pair of hiking boots waiting for their next adventure, TCM creates a platform where these items find new owners effortlessly.

Screenshots

The Eclipse App4 screens
TCM Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TCM Mobile at none against The Eclipse App's 2. The Eclipse App's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). 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. TCM Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Eclipse App ships an update every 5 days, TCM Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Eclipse App versus TCM Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Eclipse AppTCM Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (100 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings100 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Eclipse CompanyTravel Community Marketplace LLC

Bugs and 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

TCM Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Eclipse App

One-time2
  • Pro$3.00
  • 2026 Chaser$4.99
None

TCM Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Eclipse App free?
The Eclipse App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TCM Mobile free?
TCM Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Eclipse App or TCM Mobile have ads?
Neither The Eclipse App nor TCM Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Eclipse App or TCM Mobile?
The Eclipse App ships an update every 5 days, and TCM Mobile monthly. Most recently, The Eclipse App was updated on September 6, 2026 and TCM Mobile on September 9, 2026.

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