Moon Phase & Widgets vs Total Solar Eclipse 2027
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Moon Phase & Widgets
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.
- 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
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Lunar: Moon Phase & Widget brings the magic of the Moon right to your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Track the current moon phase, moonrise and moonset times, and upcoming Full Moon, New Moon, and Lunar Eclipse with stunning accuracy and realism. Experience a beautiful Liquid Glass design and real-time, 3D-lit Moon renderings that make the Moon feel alive on your device. Effortlessly explore any date—past or future— to see precise lunar data, illumination, distance, and the Lunar Zodiac sign for that day. Switch to the Moon Phase Calendar to view the entire month’s lunar cycle at a glance, or tap a date for detailed moon information. Perfect for astronomy enthusiasts, photographers, or anyone who loves the night sky. Personalize your experience with a variety of Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets (including compact and expanded formats) that keep lunar information always in view. Receive notifications for Full Moon, New Moon, and Eclipse events, and stay connected with your Apple Watch using the included Lunar Compass to locate the Moon’s position in the sky. Whether you’re planning stargazing sessions, tracking tides, or simply admiring the beauty of the cosmos, Lunar: Moon Phase & Widget is your essential moon tracker—designed with care, precision, and a touch of lunar wonder. ------- Subscription Apple's standard terms of service apply to all subscriptions available in the app. If you purchase a subscription, payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account. You will be automatically charged for renewal unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can turn off auto-renew at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. All purchases are final and refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. You will be automatically billed for the full amount at the end of the free trial period unless you cancel within 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ -------
Total Solar Eclipse 2027
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On 2 August 2027 the Moon's shadow sweeps from southern Spain across North Africa to Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the Horn of Africa — up to ~6 minutes of totality, the longest on easily accessible land until 2114. Total Solar Eclipse 2027 gives you NASA-grade predictions for any spot on the path: • Live countdown to first contact, totality and last contact at your exact location • Interactive path map — the band of totality across ten countries, with curated viewing sites from Cadiz to Luxor to Mecca • Contact times computed from NASA/GSFC Besselian elements, shown in each place's own local timezone • Clear TOTALITY vs PARTIAL distinction — know before you travel whether your spot sees the corona • Compass and sky visualiser pointing you at the Sun at every phase • Eye-safety guide: naked-eye viewing is safe only during totality; at all other times use ISO 12312-2 certified solar filters PRO (one-time unlock): • Multi-City Trip Planner — every city on the path ranked by clear-sky odds and totality length, with local timing and Sun height side by side • Sky Conditions & Cloud Forecast — historical clear-sky odds and live forecasts for your spot • Eclipse-Day Alerts — glasses ON/OFF tones and voice guide, fully offline • Photography Assistant, Perseid planner, personalised Eclipse Record Works fully offline on eclipse day. Madrid, Casablanca, Cairo and the Gulf see a deep partial eclipse — the app shows exactly how deep, and where to go for totality.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Moon Phase & Widgets at #130 against Total Solar Eclipse 2027's unranked. Total Solar Eclipse 2027's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Moon Phase & Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Total Solar Eclipse 2027 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Moon Phase & Widgets ships an update every 9 days, Total Solar Eclipse 2027 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Moon Phase & Widgets | Total Solar Eclipse 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | #130 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 250 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bjorn Jenssen | Syntherma |
Bugs and requests
Moon Phase & Widgets
Reported bugs
4 issues- Incorrect waxing/waning moon display
- Widget disappearing or not working
- Calendar dates not syncing correctly
- App crashes or freezes on launch
Requested features
5 requests- Lunar zodiac sign information
- Customizable widget options
- Offline mode for moon data
- Notifications for key moon events
- Integration with other astronomy apps
Total Solar Eclipse 2027
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Moon Phase & Widgets
- Pro Version Monthly$3.991 Month
- Pro Version Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Lunar Phase Widget Pro$39.99
Total Solar Eclipse 2027
- Eclipse Viewer Pro$5.99
Questions
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