Comparison

The Eclipse App vs Shanti Hostel And Catering

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Read full description

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

About

Shanti Hostel And Catering

Features
Read full description

The Shanti Hostel App is a dedicated platform designed to provide a smooth, transparent, and efficient hostel experience for students residing at Shanti Hostel. Built with the needs of students in mind, the app offers a centralized space to manage all essential aspects of hostel life. With the Shanti Hostel App, students can easily access and track their financial records through a detailed invoice history. Whether it's for reference, reimbursement, or personal budgeting, all past invoices are available at any time. The app also simplifies the room booking process. Students can view real-time room availability, explore hostel listings under the Shanti Hostel group, and book rooms directly from the app but it will reflect after admin approve. This eliminates the need for manual inquiries or offline processes, ensuring faster and more reliable allocation. Each hostel listing includes relevant details to help students make informed choices. Whether looking for a room in a specific building or checking for vacancies, the intuitive interface makes the process effortless. By bringing key services into a single mobile platform, the Shanti Hostel App reduces dependency on paperwork, improves transparency between the hostel administration and students, and empowers users to manage their stay with confidence and convenience. Tailored exclusively for the students of Shanti Hostel, this app is more than just a management tool — it’s a step toward modernizing hostel life, improving communication, and enhancing the overall student experience.

Screenshots

The Eclipse App4 screens
Shanti Hostel And Catering4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shanti Hostel And Catering at none against The Eclipse App's 5. 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 5 one-off in-app purchases. Shanti Hostel And Catering asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
The Eclipse App versus Shanti Hostel And Catering: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Eclipse AppShanti Hostel And Catering
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (100 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings100 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Eclipse CompanySAI TOUCH SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED

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
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
Show 2 more
  • Allow searching by address or lat/long coordinates
  • Enable functionality for lunar eclipses

Shanti Hostel And Catering

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

The Eclipse App

One-time5
  • Countdown+$2.99
  • Pro$3.00
  • 2026 Chaser$4.99
Show 2 more
  • 2027 Chaser Upgrade$6.99
  • 2027 Chaser$9.99
None

Shanti Hostel And Catering

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Eclipse App free?
The Eclipse App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shanti Hostel And Catering free?
Shanti Hostel And Catering is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Eclipse App or Shanti Hostel And Catering have ads?
Neither The Eclipse App nor Shanti Hostel And Catering shows ads.

Other comparisons