# Palm Springs Map Tour vs Solar Eclipse Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Palm Springs Map Tour at 5.0 against Solar Eclipse Timer's 3.8. Palm Springs Map Tour also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). Solar Eclipse Timer's advantage is ratings volume (560 vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solar Eclipse Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Palm Springs Map Tour asks for nothing beyond the download.

Palm Springs Map Tour holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar Eclipse Timer has 560 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Palm Springs Map Tour's written reviews are positive against 68% of Solar Eclipse Timer's.

Palm Springs Map Tour ships an update every 4 months, Solar Eclipse Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Palm Springs Map Tour | Solar Eclipse Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palm-springs-map-tour/id971338647/reviews)** | [3.8 (560 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-eclipse-timer/id1203105865/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **560** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 68.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ESRI](https://appshunter.io/developer/379687933) | [Foxwood Astronomy, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180239027) |

## What reviewers say

### Palm Springs Map Tour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palm-springs-map-tour/id971338647)

Explore Palm Springs with a virtual tour highlighting 21 key locations. Discover mid-century architecture and desert oasis attractions through place-based narratives, photos, and an interactive map.

**Highlights:** Interactive map of Palm Springs, 21 key locations highlighted, Place-based narratives, Photos and captions for each site, Virtual tour experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Palm Springs Map Tour free?

Palm Springs Map Tour is free to download, 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, Palm Springs Map Tour or Solar Eclipse Timer?

Palm Springs Map Tour is rated higher. Palm Springs Map Tour averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Solar Eclipse Timer averages 3.8 from 560 ratings.

### Do Palm Springs Map Tour or Solar Eclipse Timer have ads?

Neither Palm Springs Map Tour nor Solar Eclipse Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Palm Springs Map Tour or Solar Eclipse Timer?

Palm Springs Map Tour ships an update every 4 months, and Solar Eclipse Timer monthly. Most recently, Palm Springs Map Tour was updated on October 17, 2026 and Solar Eclipse Timer on October 13, 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.*