The Eclipse App vs CrewBoard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Path of totality exploration
- Totality timer with audio/vibration guides
- Solar filter safety prompts
- Hourly cloud cover forecasts
- Community event listings
- Offline functionality
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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
CrewBoard
Collaboratively plan trips and events with friends using a dynamic canvas. Organize notes, images, and text, and communicate with built-in group messaging. An AI assistant offers smart recommendations to streamline your planning process.
- Intuitive canvas planning
- Real-time collaboration
- AI-powered assistant
- Group messaging
- Flexible sharing options
- Subscription for advanced features
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CrewBoard is your ultimate collaborative trip planner and canvas. Seamlessly plan every detail of your adventures, from cozy hangouts to grand events, with a dynamic canvas that lets you organize notes, images, and text boxes with ease. Key Features: Intuitive Canvas Planning: Drag and drop notes, add text, and embed images to visualize your itinerary. Organize your ideas into a clean grid with a single tap. Real-time Collaboration: Invite friends, family, or colleagues to your trips and collaborate in real-time. See who's online and what they're working on. AI-Powered Assistant: Get smart recommendations and content ideas for your trip with our integrated AI assistant, helping you plan faster and smarter. Group Messaging: Stay connected with your crew using our built-in group chat. Share messages, images, create polls, and even share canvas links directly within your conversations. Flexible Sharing Options: Keep your plans private or share them publicly. Effortlessly share trip details via link or directly to your groups. Subscription Benefits: Upgrade to Pro for advanced features like image export and more! Whether you're organizing a weekend getaway, a work retreat, or a special event, CrewBoard provides all the tools you need to make planning fun and collaborative. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CrewBoard at 5.0 against The Eclipse App's 4.0. CrewBoard also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%). The Eclipse App's advantage is ratings volume (100 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 2 one-off in-app purchases and CrewBoard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CrewBoard 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. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of The Eclipse App's written reviews are positive against 100% of CrewBoard's.
The Eclipse App ships an update weekly, CrewBoard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Eclipse App | CrewBoard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (100 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 100 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomlinson & Watkins, LLC | Gomere Thomas |
Customer experience
The Eclipse App
CrewBoard
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
CrewBoard
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Eclipse App
- Pro$3.00
- 2026 Chaser$4.99
CrewBoard
- CrewBoard Pro Plan Monthly$4.991 Month
- CrewBoard Pro Plan Yearly$39.991 Year
Questions
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