Lunar Eclipse vs Sunset Check
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lunar Eclipse
Track upcoming lunar eclipses with this app. Choose to view total, partial, or both types of events. Easily add eclipse dates to your calendar and share them with others.
- Countdown to lunar eclipses
- Filter by total or partial eclipses
- Add events to calendar
- Share event dates
- iPad multitasking support
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Countdown to the next total and partial eclipses of the moon. Features: - show only total eclipses, only partial eclipses or both events - add eclipse events to your calendar - share event dates via e-mail, Twitter or Facebook - displays the last eclipse for 6 hours after - support for iPad Pro and the iPad multitasking
Sunset Check
This app forecasts the quality of daily sun events, helping photographers, travelers, and nature lovers capture perfect sunrises and sunsets. It provides global location search, a quality rating system, and optimal viewing windows for breathtaking moments.
- Global location search
- Sun event quality rating
- Optimal viewing window prediction
- 7-day forecast
- Real-time weather
- Webcam access
- Sun direction map
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Welcome to Sunset Check – your personal assistant for capturing the perfect sunrise and sunset. Whether you’re a photographer, traveler, or nature lover, our innovative app uses a custom algorithm to forecast the quality of daily sun events, ensuring you never miss a breathtaking moment. Key Features: • Global Location Search: Easily find the best spots around the world. • Quality Rating System: Know exactly when conditions are ideal. • Optimal Viewing Window: Catch the enchanting blue and golden hours. • 7-Day Weekly Forecast: Plan your week around stunning sunrises and sunsets. • Real-Time Weather Conditions: Stay informed with up-to-date forecasts. • Access to webcams that are near your location, allowing you to see real-time weather conditions. • A map view that displays the sun's direction, indicating where the sun will rise and set. • Alternate Layouts: Choose your viewing experience for maximum clarity. • Favorites & Default Location: Save your favorite spots for quick access every time. Perfect for: • Photographers – Capture breathtaking golden hour shots. • Travelers – Plan the perfect sunset views for your next adventure. • Outdoor Enthusiasts – Never miss a magical moment in nature. • Download Sunset Check now and transform the way you experience the sky! • Set your alerts, find the best locations, and capture stunning sunsets with confidence! Designed & Built in California
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sunset Check at 83% against Lunar Eclipse's 0%. Sunset Check also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.7 vs 2.5). Lunar Eclipse's advantage is chart position (#177 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On ratings volume, 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
Sunset Check is free to download; Lunar Eclipse costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sunset Check holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Lunar Eclipse's written reviews are positive against 83% of Sunset Check's.
Lunar Eclipse ships an update every 6 months, Sunset Check every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lunar Eclipse | Sunset Check |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.5 (4 ratings) | 4.7 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #177 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Piet Jonas | Darin Tang |
Customer experience
Lunar Eclipse
Sunset Check
In-app purchases
Lunar Eclipse
No in-app purchases
Sunset Check
No in-app purchases
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