Comparison

Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 vs SpaceLaunches

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Solar Eclipse Guide 2024

Prepare for the 2024 total solar eclipse with this essential astronomical guide. Discover optimal viewing locations, understand the celestial mechanics, and access interactive simulations for an unforgettable experience. Learn everything you need to know to safely observe this rare event.

Highlights
  • Interactive eclipse simulations
  • Solar eclipse path visualization
  • Best visibility mapping
  • Location-based preview
  • Eclipse timetable
  • Sky map with celestial bodies
  • Explanations and facts about eclipses
Features
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Developed in collaboration with THAMES & KOSMOS: Don’t miss out on viewing the total solar eclipse happening on April 8, 2024 in North America. This spectacular astronomical event will be the second total solar eclipse this century in the US – and the last one for the next 20 years! Solar Eclipse Guide is the essential astronomical companion for this eclipse. It gives you all the information you need to prepare: find the right place to watch, understand what is happening in the sky above you, and marvel at this unforgettable phenomenon. This app is the perfect tool for anyone who wants to make the most out of this rare celestial event. The app is totally free and does not display any advertising. How does a solar eclipse occur? What is the path of the moon's shadow? Where is the best place to observe the solar eclipse and what do you need to know in order to observe it? The app answers these questions and many more. Vividly experience this spectacular celestial event with an interactive simulation. Find out where you can best observe a solar eclipse on Earth. Or even experience an eclipse as if viewed from the sun. Find out everything you need to know about the sun and the formation of a solar eclipse. Solar Eclipse Guide also gives you helpful tips on observing solar eclipses. The most important features at a glance: • Four different, interactive eclipse simulations: View from current location, view from best location, view from Earth's orbit, view from the sun • Physical and stylized solar eclipse map with simulation of the movement of the umbra over the earth’s surface • Visualization of the best visibility (partial and total occultation) • Direct preview of the solar eclipse for any location in North America • Eclipse timetable allows you to jump directly to the most important times for your observation location: Beginning/end of the eclipse, beginning/end of totality and greatest eclipse • Sky map with stars and planets that are visible during totality • All about eclipses: Explanations and facts, illustrated with pictures and videos • Location selection via map, location search or GPS or selection of the "best position" for observation • Huge database of 6500 cities worldwide, including 2500 cities in the United States • All data for live observation: peak time, coordinates, and much more • In four languages: English, Spanish, French, German Solar Eclipse Guide is part of the Redshift family: Our astronomy apps let you discover the sky and space all year long. Explore the planets, travel to space, expand your knowledge of astronomy, and never miss an important celestial event again with our Redshift apps. ***** Updates and news on www.redshiftsky.de, Facebook @redshiftplanetariumsoftware, or Instagram @redshiftskypro *****

About

SpaceLaunches

Features
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SpaceLaunches is the simplest way to follow rocket launches from around the world, all in one place. FEATURES - Global calendar of upcoming launches, always up to date. - Live countdown for every mission. - Significance levels: each launch is marked as Routine, Notable, or Unmissable, so you never miss what matters. - Full mission details: rocket, provider, launch site, and launch window. - Alerts before liftoff and notifications if a launch is rescheduled. - Time zone modes to view schedules however you prefer. - Available in English and Spanish. Free, no ads, and no account required. Launch data provided by The Space Devs (Launch Library 2).

Screenshots

Solar Eclipse Guide 20244 screens
SpaceLaunches3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 at 12.0 against SpaceLaunches's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 ships an update every 4 days, SpaceLaunches every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 versus SpaceLaunches: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolar Eclipse Guide 2024SpaceLaunches
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size391 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnited Soft Media Verlag GmbHJORGE ARTURO PI COBIAN

Bugs and requests

Solar Eclipse Guide 2024

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect location data
  • Inaccurate totality information

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More detailed eclipse information

SpaceLaunches

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Solar Eclipse Guide 2024

No in-app purchases

None

SpaceLaunches

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 free?
Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpaceLaunches free?
SpaceLaunches is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 or SpaceLaunches have ads?
Neither Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 nor SpaceLaunches shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 or SpaceLaunches?
Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 ships an update every 4 days, and SpaceLaunches every 3 days. Most recently, Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 was updated on October 30, 2026 and SpaceLaunches on October 31, 2026.

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