Comparison

SunSet,MoonRise vs Moonphase Setter

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

Head to head
About

SunSet,MoonRise

Visualize the sun and moon's path across the sky using your camera. Get detailed information on rise and set times, twilight periods, and moon age for any location and date. Explore global sunrise and sunset times on an interactive map.

Highlights
  • Sun/moon trajectory visualization
  • Moon age calculation
  • Sunrise/moonrise and sunset/moonset times
  • Twilight and culmination times
  • World map view for global times
  • Camera calibration
Features
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Video View: You can get the trajectories(direction and time) of the sun/moon and the moon age at the current location on arbitrary days through the camera over the world(including heigh latitude) The detail window shows the direction and time of the sun/moonrise and sun/moonset, various twilight and time of the calmination. Also you can get the direction and time of the sunrise and sunset over the world on arbitrary days on “World Map View”. You should calibrate the 0 degree level and the view angle of the camera before using. World Map: Please long press the location to calculate for sunrise/moonrise time on Map. And you can display the menu long-pressing on the detail window. The calculated time is the local time when the internet connections available. The green circle indicates the distance to the horizon. Please avoid viewing the sun in a camera. The gyro compass may not work in the car or the house. Please use this app at the open space.

About

Moonphase Setter

Features
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Complete the Universe on Your Wrist. The premier moonphase guide designed specifically for mechanical watch enthusiasts. Stop relying on inaccurate calendars or complex charts when setting your luxury timepieces. ■ Key Features Precision Data: Accurate moonphase calculations with no room for error. GPS Sync: Instantly match the night sky of your current location with a single tap. Global Search: Access astronomical data for over 10,000 cities worldwide. Luxury Aesthetic: A sophisticated interface inspired by Rose Gold and Deep Navy watch movements. Give your timepiece the gift of perfect synchronization. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SunSet,MoonRise4 screens
Moonphase Setter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SunSet,MoonRise at none against Moonphase Setter's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Moonphase Setter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SunSet,MoonRise asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SunSet,MoonRise ships an update every 5 weeks, Moonphase Setter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SunSet,MoonRise versus Moonphase Setter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunSet,MoonRiseMoonphase Setter
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBecomingSystemsWOORAM YANG

In-app purchases

None

SunSet,MoonRise

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Moonphase Setter

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Membership1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Membership$29.991 Year

Questions

Is SunSet,MoonRise free?
SunSet,MoonRise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moonphase Setter free?
Moonphase Setter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SunSet,MoonRise or Moonphase Setter have ads?
Both SunSet,MoonRise and Moonphase Setter show ads.
Which is updated more often, SunSet,MoonRise or Moonphase Setter?
SunSet,MoonRise ships an update every 5 weeks, and Moonphase Setter every 6 weeks. Most recently, SunSet,MoonRise was updated on September 28, 2026 and Moonphase Setter on October 3, 2026.

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