RiscBal vs Next Eclipse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RiscBal
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RiscBal-App is an application developed by the Natural Risks and Emergencies Observatory of the Balearic Islands - RiscBal with real-time information on floods, forest fires, mass movements, droughts and destructive storms in the Balearic Islands. This RiscBal-App version is under testing phase; it mainly uses the RiscBal-Control environmental monitoring network. It currently provides information on rainfall, soil wetness, and air temperature every 10 minutes at stations RiscBal-Control stations and rainfall and air temperature every hour from 42 AEMET stations. It also provides information every 5 minutes on water level at 55 RiscBal-Control hydrometric stations located in rivers with a significant flood risk, as well as a 2-hour forecast at these same stations and dangerous places on the road network. Therefore, during risky events, yellow, orange or red alert warnings are issued.
Next Eclipse
Prepare for the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. Get local visibility, countdowns, and weather estimates to plan your viewing experience. Optional premium features offer advanced planning tools and reminders.
- Countdown to solar eclipse
- Local visibility overview
- Eclipse type and obscuration estimate
- Maximum eclipse time
- Viewing chance estimate
- Cloud cover and rain chance guidance
- Basic solar viewing safety
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The next eclipse starts here. ≋≋ A 2026 Top 100 Weather App≋≋ Charted in 36 countries • Reached #3 in France Next Eclipse turns every upcoming solar eclipse into an event you can actually plan for. See exactly what will happen from your location, follow a live countdown, check how much of the Sun will be covered and discover the local time of maximum eclipse. Want a better place to watch? Explore locations on the map, save possible viewing spots and compare them to find the location that gives you the experience you are looking for. As eclipse day gets closer, Next Eclipse can also help answer the question that matters most: Will I actually be able to see it? Premium weather features use current forecast data to estimate viewing conditions, including cloud cover, rain, visibility and other factors that may affect your view. And when one eclipse ends, Next Eclipse gets ready for the next one. ≋≋ FREE ≋≋ Everything you need to follow the next eclipse: • Live countdown to the next solar eclipse • Local eclipse visibility • Eclipse type for your location • Estimated solar obscuration • Local time of maximum eclipse • Automatic use of your current location • Essential solar viewing safety guidance • Basic eclipse reminder ≋≋ ECLIPSE PASS ≋≋ Planning to watch the eclipse properly? Unlock an Eclipse Pass for a specific event and get the complete planning experience: • Choose any viewing location on the map • Save multiple locations • Compare viewing locations • Detailed local eclipse timings • Eclipse start, maximum and end times • Sun altitude at your location • Viewing direction • Weather outlook before eclipse day • Viewing Chance estimate • Cloud cover and rain information • Visibility conditions • Full reminder options • Home Screen widgets • Local visibility widget • Unlimited planning for the unlocked eclipse Each Eclipse Pass is a one time purchase for the selected eclipse event. No subscription is required. ≋≋ WEATHER WATCH ≋≋ Weather becomes increasingly important as the eclipse approaches. For unlocked events, weather features become available as eclipse day gets closer, helping you monitor changing conditions and decide whether your selected location is still a good place to watch. Forecast confidence improves closer to the event. ≋≋ MADE FOR THE MOMENT ≋≋ Next Eclipse is designed to make complex eclipse information quick to understand. No astronomy knowledge is required. Open the app and immediately see: • how long is left • whether the eclipse is visible from where you are • how much of the Sun will be covered • when maximum eclipse occurs • where to look • whether the weather is likely to cooperate ≋≋ YOUR ECLIPSE PLANNER ≋≋ Planning a trip? Drop a location on the map and instantly check the eclipse from there. Save your hotel, home, viewpoint or travel destination and compare locations before deciding where to watch. A location with more obscuration is not always the best viewing spot. Weather, Sun altitude and local viewing conditions can matter too. Next Eclipse brings those details together in one place. ≋≋ BUILT FOR FUTURE ECLIPSES ≋≋ Next Eclipse does not end when the countdown reaches zero. After an eclipse has passed, the app prepares for the next solar eclipse, giving you a single place to follow upcoming events instead of installing another countdown app every year. ≋≋ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ≋≋ Never look directly at the Sun without appropriate solar viewing protection. Always use certified eclipse glasses or suitable solar viewing equipment. Regular sunglasses are not safe for direct solar viewing. Children should be supervised during solar observation. Eclipse circumstances, visibility calculations and weather information are provided for planning purposes. Conditions can change and should always be checked again closer to the event
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RiscBal at none against Next Eclipse's 1. RiscBal also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Next Eclipse's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Next Eclipse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RiscBal asks for nothing beyond the download.
RiscBal ships an update every 6 weeks, Next Eclipse every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RiscBal | Next Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fundacio Universitat-Empresa de les Illes Balears | Daniel Miara |
In-app purchases
RiscBal
No in-app purchases
Next Eclipse
- Premium 2026 Lifetime$3.99









