The Eclipse App vs FlightsTaken.com
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
FlightsTaken.com
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FlightsTaken is a logbook for everywhere you have flown. Enter a flight number and a date. We find the flight, fill in the route, the aircraft, the tail number and the times, and work out the distance ourselves from the airports — you never type a mileage figure, which is what keeps the leaderboards honest. WHAT YOU GET • A logbook of every flight, with the aircraft you were on • Points for flying, and more for going somewhere new • Seven levels, from Passenger to Million Miler • 29 badges for the things a score cannot describe • A world map of every route you have flown • A passport of the countries, airports, airlines and aircraft you have collected HONEST ABOUT WHAT WE KNOW When we can confirm a flight operated on the day you flew it, it is marked Verified. When we cannot, it still scores and still counts — we just say so. If a flight number flew more than one route that day, we show you the options instead of guessing. Your profile and every flight can be public or private, your choice. Private flights still count toward your score and badges. Free to use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlightsTaken.com 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
Both are free to download. The Eclipse App sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. FlightsTaken.com asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | The Eclipse App | FlightsTaken.com |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (100 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 100 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 157 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Eclipse Company | Arlington North LLC |
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
FlightsTaken.com
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Eclipse App
- Countdown+$2.99
- Pro$3.00
- 2026 Chaser$4.99
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- 2027 Chaser Upgrade$6.99
- 2027 Chaser$9.99
FlightsTaken.com
No in-app purchases









