Comparison

Eclipse vs Dynamic DNS

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

Head to head
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

Dynamic DNS

Features
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Dynamic DNS Link a domain name to your dynamic IP address. Manage your records easily and conveniently through your personal account. Features: - Create, edit, and delete DNS A records through a user-friendly web interface. - Link a domain name to your dynamic IP address and update it at any time—no manual configuration required. - Configure your router to automatically update DNS records—your IP will always be up-to-date. Where it's useful: - Smart home. Manage cameras, NAS, or router remotely—no dependence on the manufacturer's cloud platform. - Home server. Run Nextcloud, Plex, or Jellyfin at home—the address remains the same, even if the IP changes. - Remote access. Connect to your home network from the office or while traveling—no third-party VPN services required. - Small business. Need access to an internal service without the expensive cost of leasing a static IP from your provider? - Auto-update. Configure your router once, and the IP is updated automatically via the built-in DDNS client. - Game server. Keep your friends connected with a permanent address, even if your provider changes the IP every night.

Screenshots

Eclipse4 screens
Dynamic DNS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dynamic DNS at Free against Eclipse's $4.99. Dynamic DNS also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 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

Dynamic DNS is free to download; Eclipse costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Eclipse versus Dynamic DNS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEclipseDynamic DNS
Price$4.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.215.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToddLaVladimir Gorkov

In-app purchases

None

Eclipse

No in-app purchases

None

Dynamic DNS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eclipse free?
Eclipse costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dynamic DNS free?
Dynamic DNS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Eclipse or Dynamic DNS have ads?
Neither Eclipse nor Dynamic DNS shows ads.

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