# Deluxe Moon Pro vs Simple Moon Widget

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Moon Widget at none against Deluxe Moon Pro's 13. Simple Moon Widget also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). Deluxe Moon Pro's advantage is ratings volume (7.3K vs 7) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deluxe Moon Pro sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Simple Moon Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Deluxe Moon Pro against 4.7 for Simple Moon Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deluxe Moon Pro has 7.3K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Deluxe Moon Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Moon Widget's.

Deluxe Moon Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, Simple Moon Widget every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deluxe Moon Pro | Simple Moon Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deluxe-moon-pro-app-and-widget/id482361332/reviews)** | [4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-moon-widget/id6759468614/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#89** | #169 |
| Size | 435 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Vdovenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/462667655) | [Michael Perrotta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494647722) |

## What reviewers say

### Deluxe Moon Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Grossing · Weather, #162 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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deluxe Moon Premium 1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Deluxe Moon Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Deluxe Moon Premium 12 month | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium + 3 Day Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Supermoons/Minimoons | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blue Moons | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retrograde planets | $2.99 | 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 |
| Калькулятор высот и азимутов | $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


### Simple Moon Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-moon-widget/id6759468614)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This widget displays a photorealistic image of the moon, accurately reflecting its current phase. It also provides upcoming full and new moon dates, along with daily moonrise and moonset times for your location.

**Highlights:** Photorealistic moon image, Current moon phase display, Next full and new moon dates, Daily moonrise and moonset times, Location-based accuracy

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deluxe Moon Pro free?

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

### Is Simple Moon Widget free?

Simple Moon Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Deluxe Moon Pro or Simple Moon Widget?

Deluxe Moon Pro is rated higher. Deluxe Moon Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Simple Moon Widget averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Deluxe Moon Pro or Simple Moon Widget have ads?

Neither Deluxe Moon Pro nor Simple Moon Widget shows ads.

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

Deluxe Moon Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and Simple Moon Widget every 10 days. Most recently, Deluxe Moon Pro was updated on October 20, 2026 and Simple Moon Widget on October 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Deluxe Moon Pro or Simple Moon Widget?

Deluxe Moon Pro currently peaks at #89 in the App Store charts, and Simple Moon Widget at #169. 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.*