# Moonlight Free vs Moon Phase & Widgets

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moonlight Free | Moon Phase & Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonlight-free/id1084974103/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-and-widgets-lunar/id1141720421/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **68.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#124** |
| Size | 12 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AVIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/390606207) | [Bjorn Jenssen](https://appshunter.io/developer/590354152) |

## What reviewers say

### Moonlight Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonlight-free/id1084974103)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Moon Phase & Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-and-widgets-lunar/id1141720421)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Grossing · Weather, #192 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Version Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lunar Phase Widget Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌙 Beautiful moon phase display
- 📊 Comprehensive moon data
- 🔍 Accurate moon tracking
- 🎨 Elegant and intuitive interface
- 🕰️ Helpful moon rise/set times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for key features like widgets
- 🤔 Confusing transition to paid model
- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in moon phase data
- 🤖 Issues with app and widget compatibility
- 🔄 Slow or inconsistent app updates

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


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