# Mooncast vs Moon Phase Calendar Plus

The clearest difference is price: Moon Phase Calendar Plus at Free against Mooncast's $3.99. Moon Phase Calendar Plus also leads on ratings volume (29K vs 3.6K). Mooncast's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and device support (5 vs 3). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Moon Phase Calendar Plus is free to download; Mooncast costs $3.99 up front. Moon Phase Calendar Plus sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 Moon Phase Calendar Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moon Phase Calendar Plus has 29K ratings behind it against 3.6K, 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 86% of Moon Phase Calendar Plus's.

Mooncast ships an update every 11 days, Moon Phase Calendar Plus every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mooncast | Moon Phase Calendar Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mooncast/id473165402/reviews)** | [4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-calendar-plus/id671352640/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.2% of reviews** | 86.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | #136 |
| Size | 64 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mathieu Routhier](https://appshunter.io/developer/369283978) | [Fascinating Projects](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689975869) |

## What reviewers say

### Mooncast

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

**Currently charting:** #86 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


### Moon Phase Calendar Plus

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

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Free · Weather, #144 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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 Mooncast free?

Mooncast costs $3.99, 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, Mooncast or Moon Phase Calendar Plus?

Mooncast is rated higher. Mooncast averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Moon Phase Calendar Plus averages 4.8 from 29K ratings.

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

Neither Mooncast nor Moon Phase Calendar Plus shows ads.

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

Mooncast ships an update every 11 days, and Moon Phase Calendar Plus every 8 days. Most recently, Mooncast was updated on October 26, 2026 and Moon Phase Calendar Plus on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Mooncast or Moon Phase Calendar Plus?

Mooncast currently peaks at #86 in the App Store charts, and Moon Phase Calendar Plus at #136. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*