# Weather Widget® vs Moon Phase & Widgets

The clearest difference is monetization model: Weather Widget® at free with in-app purchases against Moon Phase & Widgets's subscription. Weather Widget® also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Moon Phase & Widgets's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather Widget® sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Moon Phase & Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.7 for Weather Widget® against 4.7 for Moon Phase & Widgets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.6K and 6.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Weather Widget®'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Moon Phase & Widgets's.

Weather Widget® ships an update every 2 months, Moon Phase & Widgets every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather Widget® | Moon Phase & Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-widget/id1137060820/reviews)** | [4.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-and-widgets-lunar/id1141720421/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5.6K | **6.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 68.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #167 | **#65** |
| Size | 145 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tien Long Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/932711659) | [Bjorn Jenssen](https://appshunter.io/developer/590354152) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather Widget®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-widget/id1137060820)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Enhance your device with a beautiful and accurate weather widget. Choose from thousands of customizable styles, including clocks, radar, and air quality. Get detailed forecasts and alerts for any location, all without intrusive ads.

**Highlights:** Thousands of unique widget styles, Live weather and hourly forecasts, Interactive clock and radar widgets, Air quality and UV index tracking, Lock screen and StandBy support, 14-day weather forecast, Weather alerts and notifications

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscribe | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| 3D Weather Widget | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Weather info Widget(Horizontal clock) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Low poly style | $1.99 | one-time |
| Home weather station style | $1.99 | one-time |
| Neon weather widget | $2.99 | one-time |
| (One year) Pro version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Stylish weather pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate lifetime weather pack | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Awesome app
- 👍 Accurate and reliable
- 🎨 Customizable widgets and themes
- 📊 Detailed weather information
- 🕰️ Helpful time and date integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty customizing widgets
- 🔁 Inconsistent widget updates
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🌍 Inaccurate location detection

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not updating correctly
- Temperature readings inconsistent with other apps

**Requested features**

- More free widget options
- Transparent widget backgrounds
- Ability to add multiple locations
- Improved radar functionality


### Moon Phase & Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Free · Weather, #76 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Track the current moon phase, moonrise/moonset times, and celestial events with stunning accuracy. Explore past and future lunar data, illumination, and zodiac signs. Personalize your device with interactive widgets and receive timely notifications.

**Highlights:** Current moon phase tracking, Moonrise and moonset times, Full Moon, New Moon, and Eclipse alerts, Real-time 3D Moon rendering, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Lunar Zodiac sign information, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro 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 Weather Widget® free?

Weather Widget® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Moon Phase & Widgets free?

Moon Phase & Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Weather Widget® or Moon Phase & Widgets?

Weather Widget® is rated higher. Weather Widget® averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Moon Phase & Widgets averages 4.7 from 6.4K ratings.

### Do Weather Widget® or Moon Phase & Widgets have ads?

Neither Weather Widget® nor Moon Phase & Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weather Widget® or Moon Phase & Widgets?

Weather Widget® ships an update every 2 months, and Moon Phase & Widgets every 9 days. Most recently, Weather Widget® was updated on October 28, 2026 and Moon Phase & Widgets on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Weather Widget® or Moon Phase & Widgets?

Weather Widget® currently peaks at #167 in the App Store charts, and Moon Phase & Widgets at #65. 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.*