# Sol vs My Moon Phase Pro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sol at none against My Moon Phase Pro's 1. My Moon Phase Pro's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#5 vs #72). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Sol costs $4.99 and My Moon Phase Pro $3.99 up front. My Moon Phase Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sol asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sol against 4.9 for My Moon Phase Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 900 and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Sol's written reviews are positive against 91% of My Moon Phase Pro's.

Sol ships an update every 2 months, My Moon Phase Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sol | My Moon Phase Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (900 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sol-sun-clock/id491537291/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-moon-phase-pro-alerts/id1104649303/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 900 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% of reviews** | 90.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #72 | **#5** |
| Size | 16 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juggleware, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/291091604) | [JRustonApps B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/549019599) |

## What reviewers say

### Sol

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

**Currently charting:** #72 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


### My Moon Phase Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-moon-phase-pro-alerts/id1104649303)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Track lunar cycles with detailed moon phase information, including moonrise/moonset times and upcoming phases. Ideal for photographers, it also provides golden and blue hour data for optimal photo opportunities. Receive custom notifications for specific moon phases.

**Highlights:** Lunar calendar tracking, Moonrise and moonset times, Upcoming moon phase display, Golden and blue hour calculations, Custom phase notifications, Location-based or manual location setting, Sky cloudiness forecast

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy us a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent app on all Apple platforms
- 🌙 Accurate and helpful for following moon phases
- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface
- 🔍 Provides useful information like sunrise/sunset, golden/blue hour
- 🤩 Beautiful and visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in moonrise/moonset times
- 🤖 Notification issues for some users
- 🕰️ Lack of monthly calendar view for full/new moons
- 🧭 No option to permanently set location

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect golden hour time calculations
- Notification issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add lunar eclipse information
- Include names of monthly moons
- Integrate with calendar for moon-related events
- Add azimuth information
- Improve widget design and functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sol free?

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

### Is My Moon Phase Pro free?

My Moon Phase Pro costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sol or My Moon Phase Pro?

My Moon Phase Pro is rated higher. Sol averages 4.8 out of 5 from 900 ratings, while My Moon Phase Pro averages 4.9 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Sol or My Moon Phase Pro have ads?

Neither Sol nor My Moon Phase Pro shows ads.

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

Sol ships an update every 2 months, and My Moon Phase Pro weekly. Most recently, Sol was updated on November 6, 2026 and My Moon Phase Pro on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sol or My Moon Phase Pro?

Sol currently peaks at #72 in the App Store charts, and My Moon Phase Pro at #5. 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.*