# Eclipse Explorer Mobile

> App to calculate the circumstances of solar eclipses using your GPS.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.FlyteSoft.EclipseChaserMobile](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.FlyteSoft.EclipseChaserMobile)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.FlyteSoft.EclipseChaserMobile`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** FlyteSoft
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 22,217
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (104 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4.1
- **Last updated:** 2023-08-29
- **First published:** 2014-10-08
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 30 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.FlyteSoft.EclipseChaserMobile)
- **Website:** [http://www.solareclipseapp.com/](http://www.solareclipseapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.solareclipseapp.com/p/privacy-policy.html](http://www.solareclipseapp.com/p/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Eclipse Explorer Mobile is a comprehensive app designed to calculate and display solar eclipse circumstances for any location worldwide from 1900 to 2100. Using your GPS-enabled device, it offers countdown timers for the exact timing of solar eclipses at your location, simulates the Sun and Moon positions, and animates the Moon's shadow moving across the Earth in real time. The app supports both Annular and Total Solar Eclipses, making it a must-have tool for eclipse enthusiasts.

Additional features include overlaying satellite and radar data on eclipse days to help you avoid cloud cover and find the best viewing spots along the path of totality. The app also provides detailed lunar limb profiles and solar corona visualizations during total phases. Regular updates improve functionality and add new useful features such as voice cues, map enhancements, and improved time synchronization. Eclipse Explorer Mobile is free to use and compatible with modern Android devices, requiring the latest version of Google Chrome WebView. For a fully updated experience, a paid advanced version is available.

## Rankings

- #415,219 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `com.FlyteSoft.EclipseChaserMobile.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Eclipse Explorer Mobile is praised for its offline functionality, detailed eclipse timing, accurate shadow animations, and useful manual positioning, making it invaluable for eclipse viewing. It is free and offers richer information than alternatives. However, users frequently report aggressive ads, occasional slowness on older devices, and challenges with map-based location selection. Despite some negative opinions, many found it the best eclipse resource during 2017 events.

### Pros

- Works offline without cell/wireless coverage, critical for eclipse day.
- Provides detailed and clear eclipse timing and mapping information.
- Includes accurate shadow animations and real-time weather info.
- Offers manual positioning to forecast eclipse effects based on location.
- Free and offers more comprehensive information than other eclipse apps.

### Cons

- Aggressive ads detract from user experience.
- Some users find the app slow on older hardware.
- Difficulty in selecting location directly on the map.
- Mixed reviews about app overall quality by some users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.FlyteSoft.EclipseChaserMobile)