Comparison

Eclipse vs Real

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

Head to head

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About

Eclipse

Features

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Eclipse countdown app for the 2024 North American Eclipse on April 8th. Counts down to start/end of eclipse, and start/end of totality, based on your location. Works on iPhone and Apple Watch

About

Real

Features

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Real-Time Atomic Clock This app shows the current time with high accuracy. It uses trusted NTP servers to stay precise. It updates in real time. It does not drift like a phone clock can. You get: • Accurate time based on atomic reference clocks • Automatic syncing with NTP servers • No setup required • Clean and easy display Useful when: • You need exact time for work or travel • You check time across devices • You need a reliable reference clock

Screenshots

Eclipse4 screens

Real4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Eclipse at every 2 days against Real's every 10 days. Real's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.2). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Eclipse costs $4.99 and Real $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eclipse ships an update every 2 days, Real every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

Eclipse versus Real: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Eclipse	Real
Price	$4.99	$2.99 — better
Update frequency	Every 2 days — better	Every 10 days
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	17.2	15.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	2 MB	24 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	ToddLa	Panupong Sakulsaeng

In-app purchases

None

Eclipse

No in-app purchases

None

Real

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eclipse free?

Eclipse costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

Is Real free?

Real costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

Do Eclipse or Real have ads?

Neither Eclipse nor Real shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Eclipse or Real?

Eclipse ships an update every 2 days, and Real every 10 days. Most recently, Eclipse was updated on September 23, 2026 and Real on September 12, 2026.