# Cop Watch Video Recorder vs Solar Eclipse Timer

The clearest difference is price: Solar Eclipse Timer at Free against Cop Watch Video Recorder's $1.99. Solar Eclipse Timer also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 45%) and ratings volume (560 vs 33). Cop Watch Video Recorder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (4.0 vs 3.8). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Solar Eclipse Timer is free to download; Cop Watch Video Recorder costs $1.99 up front. Solar Eclipse Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Cop Watch Video Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cop Watch Video Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar Eclipse Timer has 560 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Cop Watch Video Recorder's written reviews are positive against 68% of Solar Eclipse Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cop Watch Video Recorder ships an update every 2 months, Solar Eclipse Timer monthly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cop Watch Video Recorder | Solar Eclipse Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.0 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cop-watch-video-recorder/id757572626/reviews)** | [3.8 (560 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-eclipse-timer/id1203105865/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **560** |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | **68.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pelau Imagineering Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/317207823) | [Foxwood Astronomy, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180239027) |

## What reviewers say

### Cop Watch Video Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cop-watch-video-recorder/id757572626)

Easily record and upload videos of police-citizen interactions. Features include automatic recording upon launch and secure iCloud uploads. Access helpful reference material about your rights during these encounters.

**Highlights:** Automatic recording on launch, Siri integration for hands-free start, Automatic video upload to iCloud, Reference material on citizen rights, Secure video storage and control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Solar Eclipse Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-eclipse-timer/id1203105865)

This app provides precise countdowns and reminders for solar eclipse phenomena, aiding both casual observers and photographers. It works offline and offers features like automatic partial-phase image timing and a dedicated photographer mode.

**Highlights:** Offline eclipse timing, Precise contact time calculation, Photographer mode, Automatic partial-phase image timing, Geolocation and manual coordinate entry, Audio and notification tests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total - 7/2/19; Chile, Argenti | $1.99 | one-time |
| Total - 12/14/20; Chile, Argen | $1.99 | one-time |
| Total – 12/4/21; Antarctica | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hybrid – 4/20/23; Australia | $1.99 | one-time |
| Total – 4/8/24; USA, Mexico | $1.99 | one-time |
| Solar Eclipse Timer | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate timing and announcements
- 👍 Enhanced eclipse viewing experience
- 🎉 Worked flawlessly for 2017 and 2024 eclipses
- 💡 Helpful for photographers and non-photographers
- 🔊 Useful audio cues and prompts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔍 Confusing or cluttered user interface
- 🔋 Audio prompts not working in some cases
- 🗺️ Inaccurate location detection or totality information

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing when loading timing data
- Notifications not working when camera is in use
- Incorrect contact times displayed for some locations

**Requested features**

- Customizable reminders or timers
- Automatic time zone and location updates
- Lunar eclipse support
- Improved onboarding and tutorial
- Countdown timer with graphical depiction


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cop Watch Video Recorder free?

Cop Watch Video Recorder costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Solar Eclipse Timer free?

Solar Eclipse Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cop Watch Video Recorder or Solar Eclipse Timer?

Cop Watch Video Recorder is rated higher. Cop Watch Video Recorder averages 4.0 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Solar Eclipse Timer averages 3.8 from 560 ratings.

### Do Cop Watch Video Recorder or Solar Eclipse Timer have ads?

Neither Cop Watch Video Recorder nor Solar Eclipse Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cop Watch Video Recorder or Solar Eclipse Timer?

Cop Watch Video Recorder ships an update every 2 months, and Solar Eclipse Timer monthly. Most recently, Cop Watch Video Recorder was updated on October 7, 2026 and Solar Eclipse Timer on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*