# Moon Phase Now: Lunar Calendar

> Lunar calendar and tracking app with moonrise, moonset, and compass features. (iPhone/iPad app by VNIL AB.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-now-lunar-calendar/id1200457038 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [VNIL AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/882599808)
- Category: Weather, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 84 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-02-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-now-lunar-calendar/id1200457038/reviews.md

## What is Moon Phase Now?

Moon Phase Now has been designed to offer you the most valuable and relevant tools and data for tracking everything related to the moon. We provide all the common data such as moonrise, moonset, current moon phase, and more for any chosen date, just like many other apps. However, we've also incorporated a compass that enables you to easily determine the moon's setting and rising locations for any given day, based on your current location. This feature makes it simpler for you to identify the best viewing spots in advance.

Check out our app's key features:

* Moonrise and moonset times and directions
* Indicate the moon's current position
* Moon altitude, azimuth, and distance
* Visual representation of the moon
* Time until the next rise or set
* Current phase
* Moon calendar at the bottom, with dates (and exact times, if pressed) for the moon phases such as the full moon etc

Terms of Use: https://vnilapps.com/moon-now/terms-conditions

## Key features

- Moonrise and moonset times and directions
- Current moon position indicator
- Moon altitude, azimuth, and distance
- Visual moon representation
- Time until next rise or set
- Moon calendar with phase dates and times

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-now-lunar-calendar/id1200457038/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Uhhhh

*2025-08-14*

It’s good I don’t want to pay stuffBut it’s good

### 5/5 — 来个中文字

*2025-01-09*

中文版

### 3/5 — Nooooo!!!

*2023-11-13*

Your new UI just broke the best thing about the app!

This was the ONLY app that had useful information about apogee and perigee; the old UI made it clear at a glance whether the moon was close to apogee or perigee or somewhere in the middle. Replacing the diagram with a single number for “distance” makes it completely useless for that purpose.

☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review, and I’m sorry you didn’t like the new version. This data is now indicated by how large the moon is in the app, but maybe the other UI was more clear about this. I’ll see if I can add a setting to toggle the old view somehow. Thank you for letting me know, will see what I can do!

### 3/5 — Moon Now

*2017-03-26*

This app looks nice, however if you can add the NEW MOON TIME in hours, minutes; then it will be awesome app, hopefully in your next update you will make your effort to make it.
Best regards

## Frequently asked questions about Moon Phase Now

### What information does Moon Phase Now provide?

Moon Phase Now provides detailed lunar data including moonrise and moonset times and directions, current moon phase, altitude, azimuth, and distance. It also offers a visual representation of the moon and a calendar of lunar phases.

### How does the compass feature in Moon Phase Now work?

The integrated compass in Moon Phase Now helps you determine the moon's setting and rising locations based on your current position. This feature assists in identifying the best spots for viewing the moon.

### Is Moon Phase Now free to use?

Yes, Moon Phase Now is free to download and use. It also includes in-app purchases for additional features or content.

### Does Moon Phase Now have ads?

Yes, Moon Phase Now contains advertisements. This is common for free applications that offer in-app purchases.

### What devices is Moon Phase Now available on?

Moon Phase Now is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, indicated by its compatibility with iOS.

### How often is Moon Phase Now updated?

The latest version, 2.0.1, was released on November 12, 2023. This suggests the app receives regular updates to maintain its functionality and accuracy.

### What is the age rating for Moon Phase Now?

Moon Phase Now has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals interested in the moon.

### What do users like about Moon Phase Now?

Users appreciate the app's comprehensive lunar data and the unique compass feature for locating moon positions. The high rating of 4.7 stars from 69 ratings indicates positive user sentiment.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2023-11-12

- Complete rewrite of the app
- New beautiful animations
- Updated UI

### 1.0.2 — 2017-02-21

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Bugfixes

### 1.0.1 — 2017-02-20

- Added more information if denying location permission
- Fixed some bugs

### 1.0 — 2017-02-10

No release notes.

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