Comparison

The Eclipse App vs Voice Translator

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
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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 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

Voice Translator

This real-time speech interpreter facilitates face-to-face conversations in foreign languages. It offers natural-sounding voice options and gives users full control over recordings, ensuring privacy and accuracy. A generous free trial allows thorough testing before committing to a subscription for unlimited access.

Highlights
  • Real-time voice-to-voice translation
  • Natural male/female voice options
  • User-controlled recording for accuracy
  • Face-to-face conversational mode
  • Free full-feature trial
  • Supports 17 languages
Features
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Best Voice Translation app! Interpreter travel companion. Conversational & interactive. - Choose a male or female voice for each language — conversations that feel natural, not robotic. - Full control - nothing is recorded/translated unless you’re holding the button. Unlike, continuous recording session alternatives which are prone to inaccuracies and conflicts. - Free full feature trial! No commitments. No need to sign up for a subscription, before you can use the app. - Free 100 seconds of free translations for you to fully test drive it first! You can take as long as you need to decide, while the low subscription offer price is still available. - If you love this app, as much as we do, then you can get unlimited access (*) with a recurring monthly subscription, at a very reasonable price to cover our translation API costs. - Translations from English to 17 languages and vice versa included. More languages coming soon! - Very fast voice-to-voice translations, provided you keep your recordings short. Great conversational companion! Now you can approach anyone in most countries and speak a foreign language with confidence — no need to be shy. Just start a conversation using the app's face-to-face translation mode, and let it translate for both of you in real time. For example, during our last trip to Japan, we didn't speak a word of Japanese — but locals loved using the app with us every time! It's just as easy for them to use as it is for us. Surprise, engage, and delight others you would've never interacted with otherwise! Nothing else offers this — a more natural female/male voice translation per language, full control over your recordings, and a genuinely generous full-featured trial with no subscription required upfront. So we built it. Your voice recordings are sent securely to trusted cloud translation services to generate your translations, and is never stored by us. Terms of Use: https://translationapp-3dcf8.web.app/terms.html — Privacy Policy: https://translationapp-3dcf8.web.app/privacy.html (*) Excessive use over 120 minutes of translation time per month will be limited, including lowering performance.

Screenshots

The Eclipse App4 screens
Voice Translator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Voice Translator at 5.0 against The Eclipse App's 4.0. Voice Translator also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). The Eclipse App's advantage is ratings volume (100 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Eclipse App sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Voice Translator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Voice Translator 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Eclipse App ships an update weekly, Voice Translator every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Eclipse App versus Voice Translator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Eclipse AppVoice Translator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (100 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings100 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Eclipse CompanyVictor Ortega

Customer experience

The Eclipse App

All ratings100 ratings
Positive71.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative26.0%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.1%

Voice Translator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Voice Translator

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
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  • 2027 Chaser Upgrade$6.99
  • 2027 Chaser$9.99
1 purchases

Voice Translator

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month

Questions

Is The Eclipse App free?
The Eclipse App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Voice Translator free?
Voice Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Eclipse App or Voice Translator?
Voice Translator is rated higher. The Eclipse App averages 4.0 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while Voice Translator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do The Eclipse App or Voice Translator have ads?
Neither The Eclipse App nor Voice Translator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Eclipse App or Voice Translator?
The Eclipse App ships an update weekly, and Voice Translator every 3 days. Most recently, The Eclipse App was updated on November 8, 2026 and Voice Translator on October 31, 2026.

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