Moonlight Free vs Moonlitt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Sunrise and sunset times
- Moon phase display
- Weekly forecasts
- Offline functionality
- Time Machine date selector (1901-2100)
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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!
Moonlitt
Track the lunar cycle with a comprehensive calendar and real-time moon position data. Visualize the moon's path in AR, receive notifications for key lunar events, and explore lunar traditions and eclipses.
- Lunar cycle tracking
- Moonrise and moonset times
- Augmented reality moon visualization
- Moon compass for location
- Eclipse visibility maps
- Lunar tradition information
- Customizable notifications
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#1 Moon Tracker App • Apple Design Award 2026 Winner • App of the Day • Great on iOS 26 Moonlitt is your complete moon tracker and lunar calendar: a clear, accurate guide to follow the lunar cycle every day. Whether you’re planning Full Moon photography, witnessing the Blood Moon, or exploring lunar traditions, Moonlitt helps you with moon position, timings, and visibility. MOON PHASE & LUNAR CALENDAR • Follow the moon phase with moon illumination and lunar age. • Find exact moonrise, moonset, and culmination times. • See today’s moon phase and browse any date in the lunar calendar. • Receive notifications for Full Moon, New Moon, Blue Moon, and eclipses. KEY FEATURES • Visualize the moon path where you are in AR. • Use the Moon compass to locate the moon in the sky. • Monitor moon position, distance, and timings. • Check weather and moon visibility insights. LUNAR TRADITIONS • Check dates for Chinese moon festivals. • Discover the Wolf Moon, Harvest Moon, and other Full Moon names. • Learn about Moon signs, Constellations, Blood Moon, Blue Moon, and more. SOLAR ECLIPSES & LUNAR ECLIPSES • Visibility maps and local timing for any lunar eclipse and solar eclipse. • Play realistic animations to preview eclipse phases and colors. • Check if buildings or terrain will obstruct your view in AR. THE BEST MOON APP • Widgets, Apple Watch app, and Live Activity for moon phase, moonrise, and moonset. • Works offline, with no ads or tracking. • Built with care by a small indie team. From the first sliver of a New Moon to the brilliance of a Supermoon, with Moonlitt you always know where the Moon is, when it rises, and how brightly it shines. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Moonlitt at 70% against Moonlight Free's 0%. Moonlitt also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1K vs 1). Moonlight Free's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 26.0). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Moonlitt sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Moonlight Free asks for nothing beyond the download.
Moonlitt holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moonlitt has 1K 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 70% of Moonlitt's.
| Parameter | Moonlight Free | Moonlitt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 70.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #47 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 190 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AVIA | Flipping Hues Srls |
Customer experience
Moonlight Free
Moonlitt
In-app purchases
Moonlight Free
No in-app purchases
Moonlitt
- Moonlitt PRO – Weekly$1.997 Days
- Moonlitt PRO – Monthly$3.991 Month
- Bundle – Monthly$5.991 Month
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- Moonlitt PRO – Yearly$9.991 Year
- Moonlitt PRO – Yearly$19.991 Year
- Moonlitt PRO – Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Bundle – Yearly$29.991 Year
- Moonlitt PRO – Lifetime$29.99
- Moonlitt PRO – Lifetime$59.99
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