Comparison

Shade Control vs MoonScope

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

Head to head
About

Shade Control

Features
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Open or close your shades with the help of your smartphone or tablet. Manage your schedules.

About

MoonScope

Features
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Typically, a lunar calendar shows the phases of the moon at noon on that day, as viewed from the center of the Earth. As a result, the moon phase calendar does not usually take into account the observer's location or the time of observation, and it is normal for the moon's appearance in the sky to not match the actual moon phase in the sky. MoonWatch is an app whose primary goal is to recreate the moon as it actually appears in the sky when you look up at it. That means it accurately recreates the sky conditions (sunrise, sunset, tri-light) at that location and time, the phases of the moon, moonrise, moonset, and the angle of the moon as it changes over time in 3D space. This means that the moon on the screen will match the actual moon in the sky, which you can easily find by using the tracking function to adjust the angle of your iPhone or iPad. With a premium subscription, you can also easily find the moon's appearance in places other than your current location. Normally, the lunar calendar shows the phases of the moon at noon on that day, but you can also freely change the time to obtain the lunar phase. Enjoy this simple yet highly functional lunar calendar that flexibly responds to a variety of needs by accurately recreating the solar system in 3D space.

Screenshots

Shade Control3 screens
MoonScope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shade Control at none against MoonScope's 1. Shade Control also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). MoonScope's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. MoonScope sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shade Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shade Control ships an update every 4 months, MoonScope monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Shade Control versus MoonScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShade ControlMoonScope
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size45 MB161 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHA Systems BVHajime Suzuki

In-app purchases

None

Shade Control

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MoonScope

One-time1
  • No Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Shade Control free?
Shade Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MoonScope free?
MoonScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shade Control or MoonScope have ads?
MoonScope shows ads; Shade Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Shade Control or MoonScope?
Shade Control ships an update every 4 months, and MoonScope monthly. Most recently, Shade Control was updated on June 10, 2026 and MoonScope on September 20, 2026.

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