# Mooncast vs Current Moon Phase & Calendar

Mooncast and Current Moon Phase & Calendar both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Mooncast's written reviews are positive against 0% of Current Moon Phase & Calendar's. Mooncast also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 45). Current Moon Phase & Calendar's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Current Moon Phase & Calendar is free to download; Mooncast costs $3.99 up front. Current Moon Phase & Calendar sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Mooncast asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Mooncast against 4.8 for Current Moon Phase & Calendar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mooncast has 3.6K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Mooncast's written reviews are positive against 0% of Current Moon Phase & Calendar's.

Mooncast ships an update every 11 days, Current Moon Phase & Calendar every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mooncast | Current Moon Phase & Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mooncast/id473165402/reviews) | **[4.8 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/current-moon-phase-and-calendar/id6670409142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | **91.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#92** | — |
| Size | 64 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mathieu Routhier](https://appshunter.io/developer/369283978) | [Rihab Mehboob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441916319) |

## What reviewers say

### Mooncast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mooncast/id473165402)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Discover the current phase of the moon with stunning visuals and precise data. Explore the lunar cycle, track upcoming full and new moons, and access historical and future lunar information. This app offers a beautiful and accurate way to stay informed about celestial events.

**Highlights:** High-fidelity moon phase visuals, Interactive lunar timeline, Accurate full and new moon predictions, Long-term lunar almanac, Precise peak moon timestamps, Smart lunar event reminders, Customizable visual themes

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple, informative, clear and beautiful
- 👍 Beautiful and centering app
- 👍 Charming way to be aware of the moon phases
- 👍 Accurate and easy to use
- 👍 Useful with a new moon and full moon reminder

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Pointless except for the pretty picture
- ❌ Complication on Watch doesn't show moon phase
- ❌ Needs localization for southern hemisphere
- ❌ Disappointing, not worth the money

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Alarms don't always work
- 🐛 Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- 💡 Show what zodiac sign the moon is in
- 💡 Add moon rise and set times
- 💡 Allow setting custom reminder times
- 💡 Add a monthly calendar view


### Current Moon Phase & Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/current-moon-phase-and-calendar/id6670409142)

Track the lunar cycle with detailed daily information including illumination, phase, and rise/set times. View past and future moon data by changing dates and locations. Share observations or save them to your device.

**Highlights:** Accurate moon data (illumination, phase, age), Lunar calendar tracking, Daily moon data notifications, View past and future moon data, Location-based rise/set times, Shareable moon data

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moon 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Moon 1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Moon 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Moon 1 Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Moon 1 Year | $24.99 | per year |
| Moon Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Moon Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mooncast free?

Mooncast costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Current Moon Phase & Calendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mooncast or Current Moon Phase & Calendar?

Current Moon Phase & Calendar is rated higher. Mooncast averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Current Moon Phase & Calendar averages 4.8 from 45 ratings.

### Do Mooncast or Current Moon Phase & Calendar have ads?

Neither Mooncast nor Current Moon Phase & Calendar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mooncast or Current Moon Phase & Calendar?

Mooncast ships an update every 11 days, and Current Moon Phase & Calendar every 5 days. Most recently, Mooncast was updated on November 1, 2026 and Current Moon Phase & Calendar on October 30, 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.*