Umbra Eclipse vs Heliora

Umbra is the eclipse companion built by and for serious observers and photographers. Whether you're chasing your first total solar eclipse or fine-tuning a multi-camera setup, Umbra gives you the precision and the calm focus you need on the day. WHAT'S INCLUDED FOR FREE • Catalog of several solar eclipse — past, present, and future • Pre-set observation sites along the centerline • Voice and beep countdown to first contact, second contact, totality, and beyond • Dynamic Island Live Activity that follows you through every phase • Real-time field mode — a calm, glanceable timeline you can read in bright sunlight UNLOCK FULL ACCESS (one-time purchase, no subscription) • Tap anywhere on the map to observe from there • Search any address or point of interest • Use your current location • Save and name your own custom spots • Personal photo presets — ISO, aperture, shutter, and voice cues per phase • Real-time eclipse simulation for training before the big day HOW IT'S DIFFERENT • Math you can trust — contact times computed from Besselian elements • Built for the field — high-contrast, glanceable, one-handed • Quiet by design — no ads, no analytics, no tracking, no subscription Eclipses are rare. Don't waste yours hunting for the next setting on a panicked phone. Umbra puts every contact, every focus check, every camera setting exactly where your hands need them — and lets you look up.

Heliora is a clean, intuitive, and full-featured tool for predicting the Sun’s position and path. With the 3D Compass and augmented reality (AR), you can see the Sun’s path at a glance and predict its azimuth and altitude at any time. Use the map to choose any location and understand how the Sun’s position and the light will change there before you arrive. Daily Details gives you quick access to sunrise, sunset, golden hour, blue hour, and the different stages of dawn and dusk, so the day’s most important solar moments are always easy to find. Explore the timeline freely and choose any place on the map. Whether you are planning a photo, arranging a trip, or simply observing the sky, Heliora helps you understand the light in advance and find the right time and place. Heliora — follow every ray of sunlight. Privacy Statement: https://yongxiaoshao-sudo.github.io/heliora-privacy/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/