Comparison

Full Moon Phase vs Planetary Hours by Planetaro

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

Head to head
About

Full Moon Phase

Track the current moon phase and astrological sign with daily insights into its influence on your mood and actions. Receive timely notifications for moon sign changes and view detailed lunar calendars. Offers widgets for your home screen and personalized astrological predictions.

Highlights
  • Current moon phase and sign
  • Notifications for moon sign changes
  • Astrological influence predictions
  • Monthly moon phase calendar
  • Home screen widgets
  • Countdown to next full/new moon
Features
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Full Moon shows the current moon phase and current moon sign astrology chart in a beautiful user interface. This is the moon app for you - now you will know how the moon influences you directly - and you can download it now. It shows: • Countdown of the number of days until the next full moon • You are notified at the exact moment the moon moves into a new astrological sign, customised for your timezone. • Advance warning notifications 24 hours before every Full and New Moon • The current moon sign - the astrological sign the moon is currently transiting through • Full current month calendar view showing the moon phases, Full and New Moon days for all users. • Mercury retrograde - see at a glance when Mercury is retrograde and what it means • Void of course moon - know when the moon is void of course, and when the next one starts • The current elemental influence - Earth, Air, Fire or Water • Widgets - Beautiful widgets for display on your home screen • Southern hemisphere? Flip the moon to match your sky — no location access needed • The current phase of the moon and a beautiful 3D-rendered moon - detailed and realistic. • An astrological prediction of how the position of the moon affects you now - will you be more daring, impulsive, sensual, nurturing, passionate, playful or spontaneous today? • The next moon sign and the exact time the moon will move into the next sign - what changes will it bring to your day? • Countdown of the number of days until the next new moon • Percentage of the moon illuminated by the sun • Daily guidance for love, work and gardening, plus the best days for a hair cut, colour or removal for Premium users. • Future and past months calendar views for Premium users. • Full and New Moon Signs for future and past dates for Premium users. • Future and past Exact Moon Phase times for Premium users. • Future and past Moon Signs and sign change times for Premium users. • Ask Siri: the current phase, moon sign, next full or new moon, mercury retrograde and more • Full beautiful support for iPad in Landscape and Portrait • For your privacy, access to your location is not required Only this app tells you directly how the moon influences you. Download it now. Terms of Use : https://fascinatingprojects.com.au/termsfullmoon/

About

Planetary Hours by Planetaro

This app calculates planetary hours based on your location, dividing each day into unequal segments ruled by classical planets. It helps you align activities with celestial energies and track moon phases. Widgets and notifications keep you informed.

Highlights
  • Planetary hours and moon calendar
  • Lock and home screen widgets
  • Apple Watch complications
  • Notifications for selected hours
  • Calendar syncing
  • Live Activities integration
  • Multiple themes
Features
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Planetaro is a planetary hours calculator and lunar calendar for people who plan their days with astrology. Each day is divided into unequal hours from sunrise to sunset, and each hour belongs to one of the seven classical planets: Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury and Moon. See which planet rules the current hour, what that hour stands for in traditional astrology, and where the Moon is right now. Also in the app: • Moon sign and Void of Course: the Moon's current zodiac sign and its void periods, so you know before you plan • Planner: pick a day, a city and an activity (love, work, friends, focus, energy, family) and see the hours that match • Widgets for iPhone and iPad, complications for Apple Watch • Siri and Shortcuts: ask for the current planetary hour, the Moon phase, void of course or the hours for an activity • Notifications for the planetary hours you choose • Themes, automatic or manual location The planetary hours, planet cards, notifications, the current Moon phase, some widgets and the Apple Watch app are included. Planetaro Pro, an optional in-app purchase, unlocks the rest. Website https://planetaro.com Terms & Conditions https://planetaro.com/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy https://planetaro.com/planetaro-planetary-hours-widget-privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Full Moon Phase4 screens
Planetary Hours by Planetaro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Full Moon Phase at 21K against Planetary Hours by Planetaro's 1.7K. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Full Moon Phase sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Planetary Hours by Planetaro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Full Moon Phase against 4.8 for Planetary Hours by Planetaro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Full Moon Phase has 21K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Full Moon Phase's written reviews are positive against 70% of Planetary Hours by Planetaro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Full Moon Phase ships an update monthly, Planetary Hours by Planetaro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Full Moon Phase versus Planetary Hours by Planetaro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFull Moon PhasePlanetary Hours by Planetaro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (21K ratings)4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews — better70.2% of reviews
Number of ratings21K — better1.7K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFascinating ProjectsMuhammed Tanriverdi

Customer experience

Full Moon Phase

All ratings20,477 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews237 reviews
Positive77.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative16.9%

Planetary Hours by Planetaro

All ratings1,701 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive70.2%
Neutral7.0%
Negative22.8%

User reviews

Full Moon Phase

From 21K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Accurate moon phase tracking
  • 🔔 Helpful notifications for moon sign changes
  • 💫 Beautiful and intuitive design
  • 🗓️ Convenient calendar integration
  • 🌙 Useful for spiritual/astrological practices

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paywall for advanced features
  • 🌍 Inaccurate for Southern Hemisphere locations
  • 🔍 Limited information without premium subscription
  • 🔀 Confusing in-app purchase options
  • 🙄 Intrusive ads in free version

Planetary Hours by Planetaro

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐️ Excellent app
  • 🌟 Helpful for planning
  • 🌍 Useful for astrology/spirituality
  • 🕰️ Accurate planetary hour tracking
  • 💻 Great widget and complication

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🌐 Lack of language options
  • 📆 Limited calendar view
  • 🔄 Inconsistent widget updates
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues

Bugs and requests

Full Moon Phase

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect moon phase display compared to real-world observations
  • App crashes when accessing certain features
  • Subscription charges without user consent

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add notifications for eclipses and moon void-of-course periods
  • Provide more astrological insights and interpretations
  • Allow customization of moon phase/sign display
  • Integrate with calendar apps for moon event scheduling
  • Improve location detection and support for global users

Planetary Hours by Planetaro

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Planetary days/hours displayed incorrectly
  • Subscription issues and refund problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add moon phase information
  • Expand calendar view to weekly/monthly
  • Improve planetary hour notifications
  • Provide option for free/one-time purchase

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Full Moon Phase

Subscriptions4
  • Get Full Moon at its best$2.991 Month
  • Full Moon Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Get Full Moon at its best3 Days trial$20.491 Year
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  • Full Moon Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Upgrade$34.99
3 purchases

Planetary Hours by Planetaro

Subscriptions2
  • Planetaro Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Planetaro Pro - Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Planetaro Pro - Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Full Moon Phase free?
Full Moon Phase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Planetary Hours by Planetaro free?
Planetary Hours by Planetaro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Full Moon Phase or Planetary Hours by Planetaro?
Planetary Hours by Planetaro is rated higher. Full Moon Phase averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Planetary Hours by Planetaro averages 4.8 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Full Moon Phase or Planetary Hours by Planetaro have ads?
Neither Full Moon Phase nor Planetary Hours by Planetaro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Full Moon Phase or Planetary Hours by Planetaro?
Full Moon Phase ships an update monthly, and Planetary Hours by Planetaro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Full Moon Phase was updated on November 12, 2026 and Planetary Hours by Planetaro on November 11, 2026.

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