# The Eclipse App

> Totality countdown, map and guide for the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.theeclipsecompany.theeclipseapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.theeclipsecompany.theeclipseapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.theeclipsecompany.theeclipseapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The Eclipse Company
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 150,694
- **Rating:** 3.12 / 5 (325 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2024-02-07
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 194 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theeclipsecompany.theeclipseapp)
- **Website:** [https://theeclipse.app](https://theeclipse.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://theeclipse.app/privacy](https://theeclipse.app/privacy)

## Description

**The Eclipse App** is a free companion for the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse crossing Greenland, Iceland, and Spain. Explore the interactive path of totality, check eclipse visibility from any location, view precise phase timings, and see how high the Sun will appear in the sky. Historical cloud trends and location comparisons help you choose where to watch.

Rehearse the entire eclipse in advance, then follow the live countdown on eclipse day with optional spoken guidance and notifications. Capture photos, record the sounds of totality, and relive your experience on the eclipse timeline. Available in English, Spanish, Catalan, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Icelandic, and Japanese, with no account or subscription required.

## Rankings

- #182,730 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.POST_PROMOTED_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `com.theeclipsecompany.theeclipseapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Accurate timing for viewing totality
- Helpful in locating ideal viewing spots
- User-friendly interface
- Useful countdown feature
- Good customer support responsiveness

### Cons

- GPS location issues, often needing manual resets
- Audio and vibration alerts fail to work
- Network connection required for basic functions
- Pro version malfunctions, causing user frustrations
- High cost for the Pro version relative to features offered

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