Eclipse vs DishPointer Pro 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Eclipse
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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
DishPointer Pro 2
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Plan the installation before you startβthen point your iPhone or iPad toward the sky and align your dish with confidence. 3D planning before the installation. AR alignment at the location. One workflow from plan to install. With immersive 3D Maps, itβs like having the AR satellite view at your desk. Before you climb, drill, or mount, see where the satellite is and what may be in the way. FREE ACCESS Explore DishPointer Pro 2 with one randomly selected visible geostationary satellite. You can switch to another random satellite every two minutes. For the full feature set, upgrade to PRO or ULTRA. PRO Choose from 500+ geostationary satellites - updated daily. Track inclined and moving satellites and see a 24 hour forecast. Get alignment information and visualizatio for Multi-LNB and motorized-dish setups. Create an account for premium access to DishPointer.com and a unified workflow across your supported devices. ULTRA Unlock everything in PRO, plus Starlink, OneWeb, and O3b low- and medium-Earth-orbit satellite tracking, and terrestrial antenna-to-antenna pointing with Fresnel-zone visualization. PRO and ULTRA are optional auto-renewing subscriptions with monthly or yearly billing through Apple. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period; manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. The app shows the current price, billing period, and subscription terms before purchase. An account is not required to use the app on this device; a DishPointer account is required for premium access on DishPointer.com and across devices. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.dishpointer.com/privacypolicy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DishPointer Pro 2 at Free against Eclipse's $4.99. Eclipse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
DishPointer Pro 2 is free to download; Eclipse costs $4.99 up front. DishPointer Pro 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Eclipse asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Eclipse | DishPointer Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ToddLa | DP Tec Solutions GmbH |
In-app purchases
Eclipse
No in-app purchases
DishPointer Pro 2
- Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
- Ultra Monthly$19.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$89.991 Year
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- Ultra Yearly$199.001 Year





