Comparison

Moonlight Free vs Moon Phase & Widgets

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Moonlight Free

This app provides a clear view of sunrise and sunset times for the Sun and Moon, along with current Moon phases. Access weekly forecasts or find out when the next Full Moon will occur. It functions offline and includes a 'Time Machine' feature to view dates from 1901 to 2100.

Highlights
  • Sunrise and sunset times
  • Moon phase display
  • Weekly forecasts
  • Offline functionality
  • Time Machine date selector (1901-2100)
Features
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Moonlight Free offers a pleasant and clear view of the rise and set times for the Sun and the Moon, as well as the current phase of the Moon. With a tap you get the sunrises and sunset for the whole week, or the date when the next Full Moon will occur. Moonlight Free doesn't need an Internet connection, and you can use the "Time Machine" button to select any date from 1901 to 2100!

About

Moon Phase & Widgets

Track the moon's phase, rise, and set times with stunning realism. Explore past and future lunar data, illumination, and zodiac signs. Personalize your device with widgets and receive notifications for celestial events.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D moon renderings
  • Moonrise and moonset times
  • Full moon and eclipse tracking
  • Lunar Zodiac sign display
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Notifications for lunar events
Features
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Lunar: Moon Phase & Widget brings the magic of the Moon right to your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Track the current moon phase, moonrise and moonset times, and upcoming Full Moon, New Moon, and Lunar Eclipse with stunning accuracy and realism. Experience a beautiful Liquid Glass design and real-time, 3D-lit Moon renderings that make the Moon feel alive on your device. Effortlessly explore any date—past or future— to see precise lunar data, illumination, distance, and the Lunar Zodiac sign for that day. Switch to the Moon Phase Calendar to view the entire month’s lunar cycle at a glance, or tap a date for detailed moon information. Perfect for astronomy enthusiasts, photographers, or anyone who loves the night sky. Personalize your experience with a variety of Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets (including compact and expanded formats) that keep lunar information always in view. Receive notifications for Full Moon, New Moon, and Eclipse events, and stay connected with your Apple Watch using the included Lunar Compass to locate the Moon’s position in the sky. Whether you’re planning stargazing sessions, tracking tides, or simply admiring the beauty of the cosmos, Lunar: Moon Phase & Widget is your essential moon tracker—designed with care, precision, and a touch of lunar wonder. ------- Subscription Apple's standard terms of service apply to all subscriptions available in the app.  If you purchase a subscription, payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account. You will be automatically charged for renewal unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can turn off auto-renew at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. All purchases are final and refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. You will be automatically billed for the full amount at the end of the free trial period unless you cancel within 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ -------

Screenshots

Moonlight Free3 screens
Moon Phase & Widgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Moon Phase & Widgets at 68% against Moonlight Free's 0%. Moon Phase & Widgets also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (6.5K vs 1). Moonlight Free's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Moon Phase & Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Moonlight Free asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Moon Phase & Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moon Phase & Widgets has 6.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Moonlight Free's written reviews are positive against 68% of Moon Phase & Widgets's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Moonlight Free versus Moon Phase & Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoonlight FreeMoon Phase & Widgets
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (6.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews68.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16.5K — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#125 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS6.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB250 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAVIABjorn Jenssen

Customer experience

Moonlight Free

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Moon Phase & Widgets

All ratings6,465 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral4.7%
Negative27.3%

Bugs and requests

Moonlight Free

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Moon Phase & Widgets

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect waxing/waning moon display
  • Widget disappearing or not working
  • Calendar dates not syncing correctly
  • App crashes or freezes on launch

Requested features

5 requests
  • Lunar zodiac sign information
  • Customizable widget options
  • Offline mode for moon data
  • Notifications for key moon events
  • Integration with other astronomy apps

In-app purchases

None

Moonlight Free

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Moon Phase & Widgets

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Version Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Version Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lunar Phase Widget Pro$39.99

Questions

Is Moonlight Free free?
Moonlight Free is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moon Phase & Widgets free?
Moon Phase & Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Moonlight Free or Moon Phase & Widgets?
Moon Phase & Widgets is rated higher. Moonlight Free averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Moon Phase & Widgets averages 4.7 from 6.5K ratings.
Do Moonlight Free or Moon Phase & Widgets have ads?
Neither Moonlight Free nor Moon Phase & Widgets shows ads.

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