# Rect Clock vs Moon Calendar with Moon Phases

The clearest difference is rating: Moon Calendar with Moon Phases at 4.7 against Rect Clock's 3.7. Moon Calendar with Moon Phases also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 59%) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 168). Rect Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rect Clock sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Moon Calendar with Moon Phases sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Moon Calendar with Moon Phases holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moon Calendar with Moon Phases has 1.8K ratings behind it against 168, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Rect Clock's written reviews are positive against 88% of Moon Calendar with Moon Phases's.

Rect Clock ships an update every 2 weeks, Moon Calendar with Moon Phases every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rect Clock | Moon Calendar with Moon Phases |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rect-clock/id398188215/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-calendar-with-moon-phases/id1155574945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 168 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **87.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 195 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [y-design](https://appshunter.io/developer/398188218) | [Brachmann Online Marketing GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/682848918) |

## What reviewers say

### Rect Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rect-clock/id398188215)

This app transforms your iPhone into a full-screen analog clock. Customize the clock face, index, and hands with various styles and colors. Enjoy a minimalist design with adjustable screen rotation and optional date display and auto-lock.

**Highlights:** Full-screen analog display, Customizable clock faces, Interchangeable index styles, Variety of hand designs, Adjustable hand movement, Screen rotation support, Configurable date and lock

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add All Faces | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add All Indexes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add All Hands | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful, elegant, minimalist design
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Multiple customizable clock faces and styles
- 📱 Works well as a bedside/desk clock
- ⏱️ Accurate time display

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't stay on screen (goes to sleep with phone)
- 🐛 Blank white screen display issues on some devices
- 💸 Monetization model with ads and paywalls
- ❌ Cannot be set as lock screen or wallpaper
- ❌ Limited functionality compared to native clock

**Reported bugs**

- Blank white screen on launch (iPhone XR, iPad Air 2)
- App doesn't stay on when phone locks
- App crashes or won't open after purchase
- Settings screen appears on any touch
- Unresponsive UI elements on iPad

**Requested features**

- Alarm functionality
- Lock screen integration
- Live wallpaper capability
- Apple Watch compatibility
- Landscape/rotation support


### Moon Calendar with Moon Phases

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-calendar-with-moon-phases/id1155574945)

Track lunar cycles with a clear calendar showing moon phases and visibility percentage. Get notifications for full moons and explore past or future dates. Customize for your hemisphere and enjoy VoiceOver support.

**Highlights:** Moon phase forecast, Visibility percentage, Jump to any month/year, Full moon alarm, Hemisphere setting, VoiceOver customization, Home screen widget

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Voluntary Payment 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Voluntary Payment 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Voluntary Payment 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertising | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Clear and understandable
- 👍 Helpful for agriculture and gardening
- 👍 Precise and accurate
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect moon phase display
- 💡 Lack of moon rise/set times
- 💡 No information on moon sign/zodiac position
- 🔍 Excessive advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect date display
- Purchase restoration not working

**Requested features**

- Add moon rise and set times
- Display moon sign/zodiac position
- Add option to disable advertising


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rect Clock free?

Rect Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Moon Calendar with Moon Phases free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rect Clock or Moon Calendar with Moon Phases?

Moon Calendar with Moon Phases is rated higher. Rect Clock averages 3.7 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while Moon Calendar with Moon Phases averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Rect Clock or Moon Calendar with Moon Phases have ads?

Both Rect Clock and Moon Calendar with Moon Phases show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rect Clock or Moon Calendar with Moon Phases?

Rect Clock ships an update every 2 weeks, and Moon Calendar with Moon Phases every 12 months. Most recently, Rect Clock was updated on November 1, 2026 and Moon Calendar with Moon Phases on November 2, 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.*