# Pocket Moon: Phases & Tides — A doodled lunar almanac

> Doodled lunar almanac with moon phases, tide times, and sky-watching tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Erik Lopez.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-moon-phases-and-tides/id6794915261 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Erik Lopez](https://appshunter.io/developer/939215199)
- Category: Weather, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-moon-phases-and-tides/id6794915261/reviews.md

## What is Pocket Moon?

Pocket Moon is the night sky's friendliest field guide. Tonight's moon, doodled in a cozy sketchbook style: its phase, its name, how bright it is, and when it plans to show up.

FREE, FOREVER
• The current moon phase as a charming illustration, updated as the sky turns
• The next four phase changes, so the full moon never sneaks up on you
• Three moods: Dark Sky, Sketchbook, and Deep Navy
• No ads. Ever.

POCKET MOON PREMIUM (one small purchase, yours forever)
• Moonrise and moonset times, with compass arrows that point where the moon will actually be. Aim your phone at the horizon and look
• Tide schedules with a 24-hour tide curve, next high and low, and saved stations for beaches you love, powered by NOAA predictions
• Phase notifications: all eight, just the big two, or blissful silence
• Widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen, all four sizes
• Lunar age, for those keeping count (day 14 of 29.53, if you're asking)

THE FINE PRINT
• One-time purchase. No subscriptions, nothing to renew, no account to make.
• No tracking, no third-party anything
• The moon calculations happen right on your phone, so it works on mountaintops, at sea, and in airplane mode
• Tide predictions are cached, so beach days don't need bars

Tide coverage is US-only for now: all US coasts, the Great Lakes, Puerto Rico, the USVI, Guam, and friends (about 3,000 stations). Moon features work anywhere on Earth with a sky.

## Key features

- Current moon phase illustration
- Upcoming phase changes
- Moonrise and moonset times
- Tide schedules and predictions
- Phase notifications
- Home and Lock Screen widgets

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket Moon Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Is Pocket Moon safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Pocket Moon.

## Is Pocket Moon legit?

Pocket Moon: Phases & Tides appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Pocket Moon is 68 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-moon-phases-and-tides/id6794915261/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2026-08-30*

Perfect for planning a beach trip or to track the moon!

## Frequently asked questions about Pocket Moon

### What is Pocket Moon?

Pocket Moon is a weather app that offers a doodled, illustrated guide to the night sky. It displays the current moon phase, its name, brightness, and upcoming changes, along with moonrise and moonset times and tide schedules.

### Does Pocket Moon have ads?

No, Pocket Moon is ad-free. The description explicitly states 'No ads. Ever.' and that the premium features are a one-time purchase.

### What are the premium features of Pocket Moon?

Pocket Moon Premium offers moonrise and moonset times with compass arrows, tide schedules powered by NOAA predictions, phase notifications, home and lock screen widgets, and lunar age tracking. These features are unlocked with a one-time purchase.

### How accurate are the tide predictions in Pocket Moon?

Tide predictions in Pocket Moon are powered by NOAA predictions and are cached for offline use, ensuring accuracy for beach days. Tide coverage is currently US-only.

### Can Pocket Moon be used offline?

Yes, Pocket Moon can be used offline. Moon calculations happen on the device, and tide predictions are cached, allowing it to function on mountaintops, at sea, and in airplane mode.

### What devices support Pocket Moon?

Pocket Moon is supported on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to work across these Apple platforms.

### How often is Pocket Moon updated?

Pocket Moon was last updated on August 30, 2026, with version 1.0.1. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support and development.

### Is Pocket Moon suitable for children?

Pocket Moon has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children. Its charming illustrations and straightforward information are designed for a broad audience.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-30

v1.0.1 - Fixed moon phase naming: the app was reporting a Full Moon (and the other major phases) up to two days early. Phase names now switch on the day of the event, matching what you see in the sky and other astronomy references.

### 1.0 — 2026-08-17

No release notes.

## More apps by Erik Lopez

- [SteamGenius](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steamgenius/id939215200)

All apps by Erik Lopez: https://appshunter.io/developer/939215199

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-17.*