EclipseX vs Umbra
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
EclipseX
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EclipseX is a fast, offline-friendly catalog of solar and lunar eclipses. Browse upcoming events, check visibility for your current location, and open a trajectory map to explore the path. Highlights: 1. My Location: Detects your country/continent and shows eclipses likely visible where you are. 2. Trajectory Map: Full-screen map with centerline overlay and quick links to details. 3. Upcoming List: Clean list with type icons (Total/Annular/Hybrid/Partial/Penumbral). 4. Search & Filter: Filter by year or by kind (solar / lunar). 5. Region Aware: See where each eclipse can be viewed (continents & countries). 6. Details View: Key facts like date (UTC), magnitude, Saros, max duration, notes, and source link. 7. Lightweight & Private: No account. Location is used only to compute visibility on device. Notes 1. Centerline overlays are provided for key upcoming eclipses and will expand over time. 2. Ad-supported (Google AdMob) to keep the app free. 3. No login required. Works on iPhone and iPad.
Umbra
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The Umbra App shows you exactly what a solar eclipse looks like from your locationβnot just whether one is happening, but how much of the sun will be obscured, when it begins, when it reaches its peak, and how high the sun will be above your horizon during the eclipse. The app works completely offline, and all calculations are performed on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EclipseX at every 10 days against Umbra's every 4 weeks. EclipseX also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EclipseX ships an update every 10 days, Umbra every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EclipseX | Umbra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days β better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NATUREWEB LLP | Justus Beyer |
In-app purchases
EclipseX
No in-app purchases
Umbra
No in-app purchases









