# Roadtrippers vs The Eclipse App

The clearest difference is rating: Roadtrippers at 4.6 against The Eclipse App's 4.0. Roadtrippers also leads on ratings volume (62K vs 100) and chart position (#64 vs unranked). The Eclipse App's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 31%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roadtrippers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $35.99 per year and The Eclipse App sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Roadtrippers holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roadtrippers has 62K ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of Roadtrippers's written reviews are positive against 59% of The Eclipse App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Roadtrippers ships an update fortnightly, The Eclipse App weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roadtrippers | The Eclipse App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roadtrippers-trip-planner/id944060491/reviews)** | [4.0 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-eclipse-app/id6476629038/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **62K** | 100 |
| Positive reviews | 30.9% of reviews | **58.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | — |
| Size | 204 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roadtrippers](https://appshunter.io/developer/573012553) | [Tomlinson & Watkins, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727402677) |

## What reviewers say

### Roadtrippers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roadtrippers-trip-planner/id944060491)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Plan your next road trip with an AI-powered wizard and discover millions of unique places. Find campgrounds, RV parks, and attractions with detailed reviews and map overlays. Customize your itinerary with up to 150 stops and navigate with offline maps and CarPlay support.

**Highlights:** AI-powered trip wizard, Campground reviews and insights, Comprehensive map overlays, Customizable trip planning (up to 150 stops), Offline maps, CarPlay navigation, Trip collaboration

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roadtrippers Basic - Annual | $35.99 | per year |
| Roadtrippers Pro - Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Roadtrippers Premium - Annual | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for planning road trips
- 👍 Useful for finding interesting stops
- 📍 Ability to add and rearrange stops
- 🗺️ Provides route and distance information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated location information
- 🔍 Limited search capabilities
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding too many stops
- Issues with syncing trips across devices
- Incorrect travel time and distance calculations

**Requested features**

- Ability to plan routes without dates
- Option to select preferred route instead of fastest
- Integration with other navigation apps
- Improved offline functionality


### The Eclipse App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-eclipse-app/id6476629038)

Prepare for the 2024 solar eclipse with a comprehensive guide. Find optimal viewing locations, access real-time timers with safety prompts, and stay informed about weather forecasts and community events. Experience totality safely and fully with this essential eclipse companion.

**Highlights:** Path of totality exploration, Totality timer with audio/vibration guides, Solar filter safety prompts, Hourly cloud cover forecasts, Community event listings, Offline functionality

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $3.00 | one-time |
| 2026 Chaser | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for eclipse planning
- 🎯 Accurate timing and countdowns
- 🗺️ Useful location suggestions
- 💡 Provides valuable eclipse information
- ✨ Great user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Pro version perceived as scam
- ❌ Pro features not working
- 📉 Cloud forecast inaccurate
- 🚫 No notifications received
- 🤷 Pro version only useful in totality path

**Reported bugs**

- Pro features not working
- Cloud forecast inaccurate
- No notifications received
- Audio and vibration alerts not working
- App crashes or doesn't open

**Requested features**

- Allow use outside totality path for general info
- Improve cloud forecast accuracy
- Ensure audio/vibration alerts work when app is in background
- Add Google Maps integration on iPhone
- Provide more detailed information before purchase


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roadtrippers free?

Roadtrippers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Eclipse App free?

The Eclipse App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Roadtrippers or The Eclipse App?

Roadtrippers is rated higher. Roadtrippers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 62K ratings, while The Eclipse App averages 4.0 from 100 ratings.

### Do Roadtrippers or The Eclipse App have ads?

Neither Roadtrippers nor The Eclipse App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roadtrippers or The Eclipse App?

Roadtrippers ships an update fortnightly, and The Eclipse App weekly. Most recently, Roadtrippers was updated on October 16, 2026 and The Eclipse App 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.*