# Moon Tracker vs SkySafari

The clearest difference is price: Moon Tracker at Free against SkySafari's $0.99. SkySafari's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 348) and chart position (#3 vs #202). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Moon Tracker is free to download; SkySafari costs $0.99 up front. Moon Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SkySafari sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Moon Tracker against 4.7 for SkySafari. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkySafari has 18K ratings behind it against 348, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Moon Tracker's written reviews are positive against 64% of SkySafari's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moon Tracker | SkySafari |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (348 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-tracker/id1083373781/reviews)** | [4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skysafari/id1257281849/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 348 | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.6% of reviews** | 63.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #202 | **#3** |
| Size | 51 MB | 859 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zuzana Eskinasi](https://appshunter.io/developer/926491439) | [Simulation Curriculum Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/791341744) |

## What reviewers say

### Moon Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-tracker/id1083373781)

**Currently charting:** #202 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Track the moon's position and phases with this intuitive app. Explore lunar paths in augmented reality, view detailed data tables, and access a supermoon calendar. The free version offers current location data, while premium unlocks global and historical information.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality lunar path projection, 2D and 3D moon path visualizations, Detailed data tables, Supermoon calendar, Moonrise and moonset times, Lunar eclipse information

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app to track moon
- ✨ Amazing AR feature
- 📍 Accurate moon position
- 💡 Helpful for locating moon
- 🚀 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Premium required for full functionality
- 🐛 Compass calibration error
- 🔄 Asks to buy again / restore purchase issues
- 📍 Location cannot be changed
- ❌ App won't open / crashes on startup

**Reported bugs**

- Compass calibration error
- Date changes to December 5 2023
- Cannot restore purchases
- App crashes on startup
- App won't open

**Requested features**

- Transparent/clear mode for widget
- iPad version


### SkySafari

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skysafari/id1257281849)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Reference, #199 Top Paid (US App Store)

This powerful pocket planetarium helps you explore the night sky. Identify celestial objects by pointing your device, view astrophotography, and plan your stargazing with real-time visibility information. Offers guided tours and pronunciation guides for a comprehensive learning experience.

**Highlights:** Point and identify stars, planets, and constellations, Explore astrophotography in the Image Gallery, View real-time sky visibility in 'Sky Tonight', Simulate the sky across time and locations, Access guided audio tours and pronunciation guides, Night Vision mode for dark observation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SkySafari Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| SkySafari Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Apollo Lunar Missions | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Accurate sky mapping
- 🌌 Detailed information on celestial objects
- 💡 Helpful for stargazing and astronomy
- 🔭 Useful for telescope owners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🤑 Excessive upselling and in-app purchases
- 🤯 Confusing version and feature differences
- 🙄 Intrusive notifications and sounds
- 🤔 Difficult to use some features

**Reported bugs**

- Compass not working correctly
- Disappearing or missing objects
- Time travel feature issues
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to hide toolbar and UI elements
- More customization options
- Improved telescope integration
- Better comet and new object tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Moon Tracker free?

Moon Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SkySafari free?

SkySafari costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Moon Tracker or SkySafari?

Moon Tracker is rated higher. Moon Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 348 ratings, while SkySafari averages 4.7 from 18K ratings.

### Do Moon Tracker or SkySafari have ads?

Neither Moon Tracker nor SkySafari shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Moon Tracker or SkySafari?

Moon Tracker ships an update monthly, and SkySafari monthly. Most recently, Moon Tracker was updated on September 24, 2026 and SkySafari on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Moon Tracker or SkySafari?

Moon Tracker currently peaks at #202 in the App Store charts, and SkySafari at #3. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*