Comparison

Mooncast vs BaroWatch Barometer

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

Head to head
About

Mooncast

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
Currently charting
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Mooncast is a beautifully crafted app showcasing the current phase of the moon with precision and clarity. This app is designed for both casual curiosity and serious sky-watchers. Explore the lunar cycle in rich visual detail, swipe through days to see past and future phases, and instantly find the next full moon or new moon. Mooncast gives you accurate lunar data for any date between 2011 and 2035, including the exact moment the moon becomes perfectly full. Features: - Stunning, high-fidelity moon phase visuals - Interactive timeline — swipe to explore any day - Accurate predictions for full moons, new moons, and all lunar phases - Built-in almanac for long-term browsing and planning - Precise timestamps for peak full moon and new moon - Smart reminders for full moon and new moon events - Customizable look - pick your favorite sky and clouds - Several types of widgets and accessories are available Extensive coverage: - available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV International support: - Fully localized in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian - Works seamlessly with all locales and calendar systems Mooncast is simple to use, scientifically accurate, and visually refined — the lunar calendar you’ll actually enjoy checking every day.

About

BaroWatch Barometer

This app transforms your Apple devices into a precise barometer, tracking atmospheric pressure and weather trends. Receive storm alerts and view detailed pressure charts. It prioritizes user privacy with no cloud storage or tracking.

Highlights
  • Precision barometer readings
  • Atmospheric pressure tracking
  • Weather trend visualization
  • Storm arrival notifications
  • Multi-device sync (iPhone, iPad, Watch)
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
Currently charting
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BaroWatch turns your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch into a precision barometer. Track pressure changes, spot weather trends and get warned before the storm arrives. WHY BAROWATCH • On every device — iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch share readings automatically • Full privacy — no cloud, no servers, no tracking, no ads • Works offline — measurements keep running in the background • Open standard unit — hectopascals (hPa), the unit pilots and meteorologists use CORE FEATURES Pressure measurement • Reads the built-in barometer in iPhone, iPad (iPadOS 17+) and Apple Watch • QFE (station pressure) and QNH (corrected to sea level) • Automatic altitude correction via GPS — or set your altitude manually • Optional manual calibration offset Charts & visualization • Line, bar and area charts with smooth gradients • Color-coded bars show falling, stable and rising trends • Adjustable time ranges from 1 hour to 48 hours • Tap any point for the exact value, time and source • Day stripes for a multi-day overview • Freely configurable color thresholds for high and low pressure ranges Apple Watch • Native Watch app with the full chart history • Complications for Inline, Circular, Rectangular and Corner • Background updates keep your readings current Widgets • Home Screen widgets for iPhone and iPad with a sparkline chart • Lock Screen widgets in Inline, Circular and Rectangular Alerts • Local notifications when pressure changes rapidly • Independent thresholds for falling and rising pressure • Adjustable observation windows (15 min to 3 h) and repeat cooldowns Multi-device sync • iPhone ↔ Apple Watch: automatic via WatchConnectivity • iPhone ↔ iPad: peer-to-peer over local Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, paired with a 6-digit code • No internet connection required Background refresh • Optional background location keeps the barometer running while you walk, drive or sleep • Smart wake-up whenever your Apple Watch syncs Privacy by design • Pressure and altitude data stay on your device • No analytics, no third-party SDKs, no ads • GPS altitude lives in memory only — your exact position is never stored Available in 29 languages. Whether you're hiking, fishing, sailing or flying — BaroWatch gives you precise data and full control over your privacy.

Screenshots

Mooncast4 screens
BaroWatch Barometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mooncast at weekly against BaroWatch Barometer's monthly. Mooncast also leads on device support (5 vs 3). BaroWatch Barometer's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Mooncast costs $3.99 and BaroWatch Barometer $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mooncast ships an update weekly, BaroWatch Barometer monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Mooncast versus BaroWatch Barometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMooncastBaroWatch Barometer
Price$3.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.8 (3.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.6K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#94#71 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMathieu RouthierAlf Hellmund

Customer experience

Mooncast

All ratings3,615 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews304 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.3%

BaroWatch Barometer

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Mooncast

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • 🐛 Alarms don't always work
  • 🐛 Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

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

BaroWatch Barometer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mooncast

No in-app purchases

None

BaroWatch Barometer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mooncast free?
Mooncast costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BaroWatch Barometer free?
BaroWatch Barometer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mooncast or BaroWatch Barometer have ads?
Neither Mooncast nor BaroWatch Barometer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mooncast or BaroWatch Barometer?
Mooncast ships an update weekly, and BaroWatch Barometer monthly. Most recently, Mooncast was updated on September 24, 2026 and BaroWatch Barometer on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Mooncast or BaroWatch Barometer?
Mooncast currently peaks at #94 in the App Store charts, and BaroWatch Barometer at #71. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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