# Litterati vs Solar Eclipse Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Solar Eclipse Timer at 3.8 against Litterati's 3.0. Solar Eclipse Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (560 vs 4). Litterati's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Solar Eclipse Timer holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar Eclipse Timer has 560 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Litterati's written reviews are positive against 68% of Solar Eclipse Timer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Litterati | Solar Eclipse Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/litterati-cleaning-the-earth/id982782776/reviews) | **[3.8 (560 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-eclipse-timer/id1203105865/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **560** |
| Positive reviews | 62.6% of reviews | **68.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Litterati Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/982782062) | [Foxwood Astronomy, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180239027) |

## What reviewers say

### Litterati

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/litterati-cleaning-the-earth/id982782776)

This app empowers users to combat litter by collecting and sharing data on discarded items. By photographing litter, you contribute to a global database that helps identify sources and inform policy changes for environmental impact.

**Highlights:** Collect and share litter data, Identify litter sources, Power litter prevention with data, Map litter locations, AI-powered litter tagging, Visualize coverage maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Litterati free?

Litterati 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, Litterati or Solar Eclipse Timer?

Solar Eclipse Timer is rated higher. Litterati averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Solar Eclipse Timer averages 3.8 from 560 ratings.

### Do Litterati or Solar Eclipse Timer have ads?

Litterati shows ads; Solar Eclipse Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Litterati or Solar Eclipse Timer?

Litterati ships an update monthly, and Solar Eclipse Timer monthly. Most recently, Litterati was updated on October 14, 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.*