# Moonrise vs Moon Phase Calendar Plus

The clearest difference is rating: Moon Phase Calendar Plus at 4.8 against Moonrise's 2.9. Moon Phase Calendar Plus also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 45%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). Moonrise's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Moon Phase Calendar Plus sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Moonrise asks for nothing beyond the download.

Moon Phase Calendar Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moon Phase Calendar Plus has 29K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Moonrise's written reviews are positive against 86% of Moon Phase Calendar Plus's.

Moonrise ships an update every 3 months, Moon Phase Calendar Plus every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moonrise | Moon Phase Calendar Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonrise/id390606204/reviews) | **[4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-calendar-plus/id671352640/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | **86.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 11 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AVIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/390606207) | [Fascinating Projects](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689975869) |

## What reviewers say

### Moonrise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonrise/id390606204)

Get accurate moon phase, sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times for any location on Earth and any date between 1900 and 2099. Features crisp graphics, DST accounting, and offline calculations for precise astronomical data.

**Highlights:** Accurate moon phase data, Sunrise and sunset times, Moonrise and moonset times, Global location support, Date range 1900-2099, Daylight Saving Time accounting, Offline calculations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clear display
- 🚀 Fast loading times
- 💡 Shows moon rise/set and sun rise/set
- 👍 Easy to change dates and locations
- 💡 Nice moon and sun imagery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate moon times
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Cannot set location
- 🐛 Times are off by hours or days
- 🐛 App is worthless without location

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to set location
- Moon rise and set times not displayed for first quarter
- App closes immediately
- App crashes every time anything is attempted
- Location services not working

**Requested features**

- Add a "Today" button for date selection
- Display the selected location on the main screen
- Integrate tides
- Show percentage of moon lit
- Allow viewing moon in its actual inclination as seen in the sky


### Moon Phase Calendar Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-calendar-plus/id671352640)

Track the moon's phases with precise, real-time data for your location. View current moon appearance, moon rise/set times, and countdowns to upcoming phases. Plan lunar activities with detailed information and notifications.

**Highlights:** Precise lunar phase tracking, Current moon appearance simulation, Moon rise and set times, Countdown to next moon phase, Calendar view of moon phases, Moon Sign and distance, Notifications for lunar events

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Enable Extra Notifications | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Accurate moon phase information
- 📍 Helpful location-based features
- 🔔 Useful notifications and alerts
- 🌙 Visually appealing moon graphics
- 🗓️ Detailed calendar of moon phases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription/premium model
- 📢 Intrusive ads and pop-ups
- 🔒 Restricted access to features
- 🌐 Lack of multi-language support
- 🔄 Inconsistent user experience after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing on certain devices
- Inaccurate moon phase display
- Inability to view future/past moon phases

**Requested features**

- Sync with calendar apps
- Astrological moon sign information
- Planting/gardening guides by moon phase
- One-time purchase option
- Customizable notification settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Moonrise free?

Moonrise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Moon Phase Calendar Plus free?

Moon Phase Calendar Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Moonrise or Moon Phase Calendar Plus?

Moon Phase Calendar Plus is rated higher. Moonrise averages 2.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Moon Phase Calendar Plus averages 4.8 from 29K ratings.

### Do Moonrise or Moon Phase Calendar Plus have ads?

Neither Moonrise nor Moon Phase Calendar Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Moonrise or Moon Phase Calendar Plus?

Moonrise ships an update every 3 months, and Moon Phase Calendar Plus every 8 days. Most recently, Moonrise was updated on November 1, 2026 and Moon Phase Calendar Plus on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*