# Deluxe Moon Pro vs Sol

The clearest difference is price: Deluxe Moon Pro at Free against Sol's $4.99. Deluxe Moon Pro also leads on ratings volume (7.4K vs 900) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). Sol's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (93% vs 75%). On rating, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Deluxe Moon Pro is free to download; Sol costs $4.99 up front. Deluxe Moon Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Sol asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Deluxe Moon Pro against 4.8 for Sol. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deluxe Moon Pro has 7.4K ratings behind it against 900, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Deluxe Moon Pro's written reviews are positive against 93% of Sol's.

Deluxe Moon Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, Sol every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deluxe Moon Pro | Sol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deluxe-moon-pro-app-and-widget/id482361332/reviews) | **[4.8 (900 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sol-sun-clock/id491537291/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 900 |
| Positive reviews | 75.1% of reviews | **93.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | #66 |
| Size | 293 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Vdovenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/462667655) | [Juggleware, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/291091604) |

## What reviewers say

### Deluxe Moon Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deluxe-moon-pro-app-and-widget/id482361332)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Grossing · Weather, #168 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides comprehensive real-time and reference information about the Moon, including phases, rise/set times, and astrological data. It also tracks the Sun and offers cultural insights into lunar cycles for planning activities and understanding its influence.

**Highlights:** Moon phases calendar with iCal integration, Real-time moon parameters, Moonrise and moonset times, Moon compass, Astrological data and lunar calendar, Sun tracking features, Lunar eclipse and solar eclipse tables

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deluxe Moon Premium 1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Deluxe Moon Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium + 3 Day Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Supermoons/Minimoons | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blue Moons | $1.99 | one-time |
| Twilights • Sunrise • Sunset | $4.99 | one-time |
| Moon Tables for professionals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Planetary Hours | $4.99 | one-time |
| Moon Phase Calc | $4.99 | one-time |
| Лунные аспекты | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Comprehensive moon information
- 💻 Seamless integration with calendar
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive interface
- 🌙 Detailed lunar phase tracking
- 🔍 Useful astrology and gardening insights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model with additional paid features
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and layout changes
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Issues with restoring previous purchases
- 🕰️ Inconsistent time and date information

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not working as expected
- Incorrect moon phase and zodiac sign display
- Subscription issues and inability to restore purchases

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize moon phase widget
- More detailed lunar calendar with exact sign changes
- Integration with other calendar apps
- Offline mode for accessing key information


### Sol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sol-sun-clock/id491537291)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Forecast sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for any location and date. Set smart alarms that adjust with the seasons and receive detailed solar almanac information. Plan your day around natural light, perfect for photography, outdoor activities, or maintaining sleep cycles.

**Highlights:** Sunrise and sunset time forecasting, Twilight period calculation (astronomical, nautical, civil), Location-aware alarms that adjust seasonally, Global location search and GPS support, Detailed solar almanac information, Golden hour and magic hour identification

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable information
- 💡 Useful for photographers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts
- 🌅 Helps users stay in tune with natural light cycles
- ⏰ Customizable alarms and alerts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 Alarms don't work when device is muted
- 🌙 Lack of moon phase information

**Reported bugs**

- Date selection issue where it shows a month ahead
- Notifications stop working after a few days

**Requested features**

- Add moon phase information
- Allow alarms to work even when device is muted
- Expand alert options beyond sunrise/sunset (e.g. solar noon, golden hour)
- Provide more customization options for alerts and alarms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deluxe Moon Pro free?

Deluxe Moon Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sol free?

Sol costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Deluxe Moon Pro or Sol?

Sol is rated higher. Deluxe Moon Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Sol averages 4.8 from 900 ratings.

### Do Deluxe Moon Pro or Sol have ads?

Neither Deluxe Moon Pro nor Sol shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deluxe Moon Pro or Sol?

Deluxe Moon Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sol every 2 months. Most recently, Deluxe Moon Pro was updated on November 5, 2026 and Sol on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Deluxe Moon Pro or Sol?

Deluxe Moon Pro currently peaks at #57 in the App Store charts, and Sol at #66. 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.*