Comparison

FTF vs Eclipse Navigator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FTF

This publication offers practical advice, tips, and stories for geocaching enthusiasts. It covers cacher profiles, events, and all aspects of the geo-related hobby. Issues are published six times per year.

Highlights
  • Practical advice and hints
  • Cacher bios and milestones
  • Geocaching events coverage
  • Trail tales and geo-related content
  • Published six times per year
Features
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FTF Geocacher Magazine - the magazine for geocachers written BY geocachers. FTF offers practical advice, hints & tips, cacher bios & milestones, geocaching events, trail tales, and all things geo-related. PURCHASES & SUBSCRIPTIONS FTF Geocacher Magazine is published six times per year and is available for purchase either by issue or as a recurring or yearly subscription. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the then current subscription period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and we will clearly identify the cost of the renewal. - You may manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal options by going to your Account Settings after purchase. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - You can view our privacy policy at: http://www.magetc.com/appprivacy.html - You can review the terms of use for this application at: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula/

About

Eclipse Navigator

Features
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Eclipse Navigator helps you prepare to watch and photograph a solar eclipse. Find a suitable viewing spot, check the local conditions and see how the eclipse will unfold there. Plan your photos and rehearse with spoken alerts, so you can focus on what you want to see and capture during the eclipse. CHOOSE YOUR VIEWING SPOT Explore the eclipse path and see where totality lasts longest. For each location, find out when the eclipse begins, how long it lasts and how much of the Sun will be obscured. You can also check the Sun’s position and whether hills will block your view. COMPARE YOUR CHANCES OF A CLEAR VIEW What are conditions usually like at your viewing spot around the time of the eclipse? Eclipse Navigator combines 25 years of cloud cover and aerosol data, including dust and air pollution, to show average conditions for the date and time of the eclipse. This lets you compare locations based on the conditions you would typically expect. You can also view current cloud cover and aerosols on the map. FOCUS ON YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Use the countdown to set spoken alerts for your photography session. For example, set reminders for when you want to remove your camera’s solar filter and put it back on. You choose when each alert sounds and what it says. That way, you can concentrate on taking photos without constantly checking the time. REHEARSE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION Simulate the entire solar eclipse at your chosen location, including all your spoken countdown alerts. Practise your sequence, check the timing and adjust your alerts as needed. You can speed up or slow down the simulation. On eclipse day, you’ll know what to do and when. AR PHOTO MODE Use augmented reality photo mode on location to see where the Sun will be in the sky during the eclipse. Point your phone at your surroundings: the app overlays the Sun’s positions on the live camera view. Move around to find the right spot, for example where the Sun will sit directly above a church tower during totality. View the five eclipse phases or play through the entire solar eclipse to see how your composition changes as it unfolds. FOLLOW THE ECLIPSE LIVE During the eclipse, follow the current phase and the moving Moon’s shadow in the live view, with information for your chosen location.

Screenshots

FTF4 screens
Eclipse Navigator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FTF at Free against Eclipse Navigator's $2.99. FTF also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Eclipse Navigator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

FTF is free to download; Eclipse Navigator costs $2.99 up front. FTF sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 2 months. Eclipse Navigator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FTF ships an update every 4 months, Eclipse Navigator every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FTF versus Eclipse Navigator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFTFEclipse Navigator
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB240 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIcon CreativeMarcel Kalse

In-app purchases

19 purchases

FTF

Subscriptions2
  • FTF Geocacher Magazine Subscriptions2 Months trial$2.992 Months
  • FTF Geocacher Magazine Subscriptions$19.991 Year
One-time17
  • Jan-Feb 2013Free
  • Mar-Apr 2013Free
  • May-Jun 2013Free
Show 14 more
  • Sep-Oct 2013Free
  • May-June 2014Free
  • Vol 6 Issue 1Free
  • Vol 6 Issue 4 2015Free
  • Vol 6 Issue 6 2015Free
  • Vol 10 Issue 2Free
  • Jul-Aug 2013Free
  • What's in Your Geo-Toolkit?Free
  • Jan-Feb 2014Free
  • Vol 10 Issue 1Free
  • Customize Your Geo-Stave$0.99
  • Geocachers in Uniform$0.99
  • Vol 9 Issue 5$0.99
  • Vol 10 Issue 6$2.99
None

Eclipse Navigator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FTF free?
FTF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Eclipse Navigator free?
Eclipse Navigator costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do FTF or Eclipse Navigator have ads?
FTF shows ads; Eclipse Navigator does not.
Which is updated more often, FTF or Eclipse Navigator?
FTF ships an update every 4 months, and Eclipse Navigator every 8 days. Most recently, FTF was updated on September 29, 2026 and Eclipse Navigator on October 3, 2026.

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