# The Eclipse App vs MiniTravels

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MiniTravels at 100% against The Eclipse App's 59%. MiniTravels also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). The Eclipse App's advantage is ratings volume (100 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Eclipse App sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. MiniTravels asks for nothing beyond the download.

MiniTravels holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Eclipse App has 100 ratings behind it against 2, 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 MiniTravels's.

The Eclipse App ships an update weekly, MiniTravels every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Eclipse App | MiniTravels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-eclipse-app/id6476629038/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minitravels/id6775601140/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **100** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 157 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Eclipse Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727402677) | [Bruno Fantuzzi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896103804) |

## What reviewers say

### The Eclipse App

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

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown+ | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $3.00 | one-time |
| 2026 Chaser | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2027 Chaser Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2027 Chaser | $9.99 | 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


### MiniTravels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minitravels/id6775601140)

Discover nearby small towns and villages with AI-generated walking tours. Explore local landmarks, historic sites, and hidden gems with audio guides. Track your progress and unlock milestones as you explore.

**Highlights:** AI-generated walking tours, Audio guides for each stop, Discover local landmarks and hidden gems, Track exploration progress and milestones, Short, fact-filled 'Reels' for quick discoveries

**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 MiniTravels free?

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

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

MiniTravels is rated higher. The Eclipse App averages 4.0 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while MiniTravels averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither The Eclipse App nor MiniTravels shows ads.

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

The Eclipse App ships an update weekly, and MiniTravels every 4 days. Most recently, The Eclipse App was updated on November 4, 2026 and MiniTravels on October 31, 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.*