# Moon Tracker vs Sky Tonight

The clearest difference is ads: Moon Tracker at none against Sky Tonight's shown. Sky Tonight's advantage is ratings volume (76K vs 361) and review sentiment (81% vs 69%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Moon Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sky Tonight sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 4.8 for Sky Tonight. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sky Tonight has 76K ratings behind it against 361, 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 81% of Sky Tonight's.

Moon Tracker ships an update monthly, Sky Tonight every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moon Tracker | Sky Tonight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (361 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-tracker/id1083373781/reviews)** | [4.8 (76K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-tonight-stargazing-guide/id1570594940/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 361 | **76K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | #95 |
| Size | 51 MB | 518 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zuzana Eskinasi](https://appshunter.io/developer/926491439) | [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503) |

## What reviewers say

### Moon Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #85 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


### Sky Tonight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-tonight-stargazing-guide/id1570594940)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Free · Reference, #105 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

Explore the night sky with this astronomy app. Identify celestial objects, discover upcoming astronomical events, and track their positions. Customize your view, set reminders, and access detailed information for a personalized stargazing experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time interactive sky map, Augmented reality mode, Time Machine for past/future positions, Customizable object filters, Event reminders, Astronomy calendar with weather forecast, Flexible search for celestial objects

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-month Premium Access | $0.99 | per month |
| 1-month Premium Access | $2.99 | per month |
| 1-month Premium Access | $2.99 | per month |
| 1-year Premium Access | $4.99 | per year |
| 1-year Premium Access | $5.99 | per year |
| 1-year Premium Access | $5.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access Sale | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for finding new things
- 🌟 Amazing and accurate
- 🔭 Helpful for learning about the night sky
- 🗓️ Provides calendar of sky events
- 🌍 Shows satellites and planets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficult to calibrate and use
- 📢 Too many intrusive ads
- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔔 Confusing/unnecessary notifications
- 🧭 Compass/location issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Menus and options not working properly
- Location tracking and sky view not updating correctly

**Requested features**

- Add more free content and features
- Improve calibration and compass accuracy
- Provide better onboarding and instructions
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version
- Allow filtering by visible objects only


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Moon Tracker free?

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

### Is Sky Tonight free?

Sky Tonight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Moon Tracker or Sky Tonight?

Moon Tracker is rated higher. Moon Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 361 ratings, while Sky Tonight averages 4.8 from 76K ratings.

### Do Moon Tracker or Sky Tonight have ads?

Sky Tonight shows ads; Moon Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Moon Tracker or Sky Tonight?

Moon Tracker ships an update monthly, and Sky Tonight every 2 months. Most recently, Moon Tracker was updated on October 29, 2026 and Sky Tonight on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Moon Tracker or Sky Tonight?

Moon Tracker currently peaks at #85 in the App Store charts, and Sky Tonight at #95. 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.*