# Moon Phase & Widgets vs Simple Moon Widget

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Moon Widget at none against Moon Phase & Widgets's 3. Simple Moon Widget also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%). Moon Phase & Widgets's advantage is ratings volume (6.4K vs 7) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Moon Phase & Widgets against 4.7 for Simple Moon Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moon Phase & Widgets has 6.4K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Moon Phase & Widgets's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Moon Widget's.

Moon Phase & Widgets ships an update every 9 days, Simple Moon Widget every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moon Phase & Widgets | Simple Moon Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-and-widgets-lunar/id1141720421/reviews) | [4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-moon-widget/id6759468614/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#104** | #179 |
| Size | 249 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bjorn Jenssen](https://appshunter.io/developer/590354152) | [Michael Perrotta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494647722) |

## What reviewers say

### Moon Phase & Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Free · Weather, #125 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


### Simple Moon Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-moon-widget/id6759468614)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This widget displays a photorealistic image of the moon, accurately reflecting its current phase. It also provides upcoming full and new moon dates, along with daily moonrise and moonset times for your location.

**Highlights:** Photorealistic moon image, Current moon phase display, Next full and new moon dates, Daily moonrise and moonset times, Location-based accuracy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Moon Phase & Widgets free?

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

### Is Simple Moon Widget free?

Simple Moon Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Moon Phase & Widgets and Simple Moon Widget are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6.4K and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do Moon Phase & Widgets or Simple Moon Widget have ads?

Neither Moon Phase & Widgets nor Simple Moon Widget shows ads.

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

Moon Phase & Widgets ships an update every 9 days, and Simple Moon Widget every 10 days. Most recently, Moon Phase & Widgets was updated on October 19, 2026 and Simple Moon Widget on October 9, 2026.

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

Moon Phase & Widgets currently peaks at #104 in the App Store charts, and Simple Moon Widget at #179. 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.*