# SimpleMoon - Moon Phase — Simple and accurate moon info

> Accurate moon phase and illumination tracker with hemisphere support. (iPhone/iPad app by Tag Along K.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemoon-moon-phase/id518753922 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tag Along K](https://appshunter.io/developer/716343859)
- Category: Weather
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 302 App Store ratings · 36 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-04-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemoon-moon-phase/id518753922/reviews.md

## What is SimpleMoon?

SimpleMoon provides a simple, elegant view of one thing: the moon phase and illumination for today (or any day you choose). SimpleMoon also shows you when the next full moon and new moon will occur from the "Today" view. 

So easy to use
Tap the navigation buttons at the top or swipe to move between days. Use the calendar icon at the bottom to choose what date you want to see the moon view and illumination. 

Reliable and accurate
SimpleMoon uses advanced mathematical calculations to determine the moon data for that day. It works even if you don't have an internet connection!

Northern or Southern Hemisphere
Did you know that the moon looks different depending on which hemisphere of the earth you are in? Go to Settings and pick which hemisphere you are in, and you will see the moon as it appears to you in the sky.

Special thanks to my children, Alexander and Sophia who helped me design and test the app.

## Key features

- Real-time moon phase and illumination
- Date navigation and calendar selection
- Offline functionality
- Hemisphere-specific moon views
- Next full and new moon dates

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

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


## What do users think of SimpleMoon?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🌕 Accurate moon phases
- 🖼️ Beautiful moon visuals
- 💡 Ability to check past and future dates
- 📱 Responsive developer
- 💰 Ad-free option available
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for teaching kids

**Cons**

- ⚠️ Unwanted adult content
- 🚫 Missing key information (rise/set times)
- 🖥️ No widget available
- 🤔 Limited features for some users
- 🧭 Location not always requested/used

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Adult content appearing unexpectedly
- Moon phase accuracy issues reported
- App not rotating on iPads (resolved)
- Displays (null)% and black moon

**Most requested features**

- Include moon rise and set times
- Add a widget for quick overview
- Allow dragging to scroll through dates
- App icon showing current moon phase
- Southern Hemisphere option
- Ability to browse history/past dates
- Display date, time, and location
- Improve accuracy of moon phases

## Recent user reviews (10 of 36)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemoon-moon-phase/id518753922/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great reference

*2026-04-20, version 2.2.1*

Great site

### 4/5 — Why the Naked Women ?

*2026-02-06, version 2.2.1*

I loved this app. But recently photos of naked women are on it. At the bottom of the page. There doesn’t seem to be a way to X out of it. WHAT IS THIS ?

### 5/5 — April 7,TH 2025

*2025-04-07, version 2.2.1*

May 1,TH 2025

### 3/5 — Times, please!

*2024-12-21, version 2.2.1*

The moon’s rising and setting times need to be iNcluded on the 
"today” page!
We shouldn’t 
have to purchase 
a separate app to get
that iNfo, as well; if we 
did that, it would render 
your app, completely
unnecessary bcoz
who would have
that iNfo w/o
alsO having 
the phases
iNfO! Other
than that! iUse
this app & ofteN 
depeNd upon it and 
love it that we can l👀k
up other dates, sO thank 
you for what it does do…
but we just need the
times, too, plzzz!

### 2/5 — No widget

*2024-06-14, version 2.2*

Without a widget you get mired in detail. No overview.

### 5/5 — Finally, a simple moon app.

*2023-02-24, version 2.1*

Appropriately named. Nothing weird or unnecessary, easy to use, just shows you the phase of the moon on whatever date you wish. There are ads, but they aren’t super annoying or intrusive. Solid app, deleted others.

### 5/5 — Moonlighting

*2022-10-16, version 2.1*

Every night I have to see the moon I photograph it all the time this app lets me see where the moon is at all times. I go outside I always look up first at the sky every time I’m outside which is a lot. Danielle Jeanae

### 5/5 — Just the moon

*2022-07-12*

Just what I was looking for, a simple phase of the moon… very cool

### 5/5 — Lovely app

*2022-03-16*

Simple and efficient I’m  very pleased with it .

### 5/5 — Love Simple Moon App

*2021-10-02, version 2.0*

I bought this years ago and still look at it all the time. I love that it is so simple and beautiful.

## Frequently asked questions about SimpleMoon

### What does SimpleMoon do?

SimpleMoon provides a simple and accurate view of the moon phase and illumination for any chosen day. It also displays the dates of the next full moon and new moon. The app is designed for ease of use and reliability, even without an internet connection.

### How do I use the app to see different moon phases?

You can easily navigate between days by tapping the navigation buttons at the top or by swiping. To select a specific date, tap the calendar icon at the bottom of the screen. This allows you to view the moon's appearance and illumination for any day you choose.

### Is SimpleMoon accurate and does it work offline?

Yes, SimpleMoon uses advanced mathematical calculations to ensure reliable and accurate moon data. It is designed to function even without an active internet connection, making it a dependable tool for tracking lunar cycles anywhere.

### Can I see the moon as it appears in my hemisphere?

Absolutely. The app accounts for the difference in the moon's appearance between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. You can select your hemisphere in the app's Settings to see the moon as it looks in your sky.

### Is SimpleMoon free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering core moon phase information. It does include in-app purchases and advertisements, which may enhance the user experience or provide additional features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.1 — 2024-06-15

- Fix a few small bugs

### 2.2 — 2024-06-13

- Dates displayed for next new moon and next full moon now follow user's preferred data format
- Cleaned up several small bugs and made many underlying improvements to the app

### 2.1 — 2022-04-29

- Updated a few features to be compatible with the latest versions of iOS

### 2.0 — 2020-03-12

Huge new version 2.0!
- SimpleMoon now allows you to pick any date for moon data (well, not ANY date, but you can go a few hundred years back or forward)
- You can choose if you are in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere to get a more accurate view of the moon
- FINALLY updated to work with iPhone X, Xs, 11, iPad Pro, and all the current Apple devices
- Fixed a few weird layout bugs to make it more beautiful

### 1.9.1 — 2017-05-09

New in version 1.9.1:

- You can now rotate the app on the iPad, in all directions.  Thanks for the suggestion, Tess!
- A few other small bug fixes

What was new in version 1.9:

- Fully compatible with iOS 10
- Now on the "Today" view, you can see when the next new moon will be, as well as the next full moon
- Fixed an issue with the ads that display at the bottom (unless you have paid to remove them)
- Made some layout fixes

Thank you so much for your support!

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All apps by Tag Along K: https://appshunter.io/developer/716343859

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