MoonSurf vs Snake River
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MoonSurf
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MoonSurf β Master Time and Space Read the sky like you read the waves. The golden glow of sunrise, the soft light of a full moon night, the twilight as the crescent moon sets. The perfect photo opportunity can only be captured by those who know the movement of the sky. Just as a skilled surfer reads the waves, MoonSurf brings the movements of the moon and sun to your fingertips. No difficult knowledge required. From wherever you are, you can understand the entire sky, past and future. Perfect for pre-shoot research. β’ List View β See moonrise, moonset, lunar phase, illumination, full/new moon dates, sunrise, and sunset at a glance. β’ Map View β See the direction from which the moon and sun rise and where they set on a map. Perfect for location scouting β’ Panoramic View β Displays the positions of the moon and sun overlaid in real time on Street View You can simulate how light will fall at the location beforehand, even without going there. This makes location research much easier. β’ AR View β Point your camera and it displays the positions of the moon and sun overlaid in real time on the actual sky. Ride the past and future freely "What was the sky like during last week's full moon?" "What time will the sun shine on the shooting location three months from now?" Simply specify the date and location to simulate anytime, anywhere. There is no more reliable tool for planning your shoots. Recommended for: β’ Those who take landscape, night view, and astrophotography β’ Those who enjoy morning and evening activities β’ Those who want to leisurely enjoy full and new moons β’ Those who enjoy the outdoors and hiking Don't miss the wave of the sky. Predict the movement of the sky with MoonSurf and get the shot you want.
Snake River
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Snake River Navigation Navigate the Snake River safely with real-time GPS guidance and comprehensive river data. Originally designed for the challenging stretch between Walcott and Milner Dams in Idaho, this app provides essential tools for safe river navigation. Features: β’ Real-time GPS Navigation - Follow pre-plotted routes with turn-by-turn guidance β’ Interactive Maps - View detailed river maps with hazards, shallow areas, and safe passages β’ KML File Support - Load custom navigation routes and waypoints β’ River Data Integration - Access current water levels and flow information β’ Audio Alerts - Receive spoken navigation instructions and warnings β’ Comprehensive KML Guide - Built-in tutorial for creating your own river navigation files Perfect for Any River: While specifically created for the Snake River between Walcott and Milner Dams, the app's flexible KML system allows you to easily create and use navigation files for any river. The included KML creation guide provides step-by-step instructions for mapping your favorite waterways with: - Navigation routes and waypoints - Hazard warnings (shallow areas, obstacles) - Bridge crossing instructions - Seasonal navigation notes Built by Boaters, for Boaters: Created by experienced river navigators who understand the challenges of safely navigating complex river systems with varying water levels, seasonal changes, and hidden hazards.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Snake River at none against MoonSurf's shown. Snake River also leads on update cadence (every 8 months vs every 113 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MoonSurf ships an update every 113 months, Snake River every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MoonSurf | Snake River |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 113 months | Every 8 months β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.5 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JungleProduction | Kiza, Inc |
In-app purchases
MoonSurf
No in-app purchases
Snake River
No in-app purchases







