# The Eclipse App vs Bhopper

The clearest difference is rating: Bhopper at 5.0 against The Eclipse App's 4.0. Bhopper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). The Eclipse App's advantage is ratings volume (100 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Bhopper 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Eclipse App | Bhopper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-eclipse-app/id6476629038/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bhopper/id6770371173/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **100** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 147 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tomlinson & Watkins, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727402677) | [Peter Walker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845456015) |

## What reviewers say

### The Eclipse App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-eclipse-app/id6476629038)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $3.00 | one-time |
| 2026 Chaser | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for eclipse planning
- 🎯 Accurate timing and countdowns
- 🗺️ Useful location suggestions
- 💡 Provides valuable eclipse information
- ✨ Great user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Pro version perceived as scam
- ❌ Pro features not working
- 📉 Cloud forecast inaccurate
- 🚫 No notifications received
- 🤷 Pro version only useful in totality path

**Reported bugs**

- Pro features not working
- Cloud forecast inaccurate
- No notifications received
- Audio and vibration alerts not working
- App crashes or doesn't open

**Requested features**

- 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


### Bhopper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bhopper/id6770371173)

Discover real-time cover charges and wait times at Boston bars. See what's happening live and make informed decisions before you go out. Share your own reports anonymously.

**Highlights:** Live cover charge and wait time feed, Map view of bars by status, Anonymous report posting, Bar detail with individual reports, Favorite bars for quick access, User data privacy controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Eclipse App free?

The Eclipse App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bhopper free?

Bhopper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Eclipse App or Bhopper?

Bhopper is rated higher. The Eclipse App averages 4.0 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while Bhopper averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Eclipse App or Bhopper have ads?

Neither The Eclipse App nor Bhopper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Eclipse App or Bhopper?

The Eclipse App ships an update weekly, and Bhopper weekly. Most recently, The Eclipse App was updated on October 7, 2026 and Bhopper on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*