MoonOutpost vs MBrot8
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MoonOutpost
Explore the challenges and opportunities of returning to and colonizing the Moon. This app delves into the future of lunar habitation and the scientific endeavors involved.
- Lunar colonization challenges
- Opportunities for moon habitation
- Future of space exploration
- Scientific endeavors on the moon
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We are returning to the Moon within the next five years, and with the goal not just to visit, but also to stay. MoonOutpost explores the challenges and the opportunities that will be associated with our returning to and colonizing the Moon.
MBrot8
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Discover the intricate beauty of the Mandelbrot set with MBrot8. Explore colorful patterns, uncover fine details, and create images that are uniquely yours. • Explore with a smooth, continuous zoom slider. • Tap any point to bring it to the center. • Adjust color spread, shift, and range. • Enter precise zoom and center coordinates. • Revisit your exploration with backward and forward controls. • Save favorite sets and sync them across devices through iCloud. • Share your fractal images. Enjoy layouts that adapt to iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MoonOutpost at 17.4 against MBrot8's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
MoonOutpost costs $2.99 and MBrot8 $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MoonOutpost ships an update every 2 weeks, MBrot8 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MoonOutpost | MBrot8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 756 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Outer Planet Labs LLC | MarDan GeoSpatial |
In-app purchases
MoonOutpost
No in-app purchases
MBrot8
No in-app purchases
