# SimpleMoon vs Moon Calendar Plus

The clearest difference is ads: Moon Calendar Plus at none against SimpleMoon's shown. Moon Calendar Plus also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1K vs 305). SimpleMoon's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleMoon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Moon Calendar Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SimpleMoon against 4.8 for Moon Calendar Plus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 305 and 1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of SimpleMoon's written reviews are positive against 83% of Moon Calendar Plus's.

SimpleMoon ships an update every 5 months, Moon Calendar Plus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleMoon | Moon Calendar Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (305 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemoon-moon-phase/id518753922/reviews)** | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-calendar-plus-phases/id1350655546/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 305 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 82.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tag Along K](https://appshunter.io/developer/716343859) | [Rivolu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086229238) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleMoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemoon-moon-phase/id518753922)

Get accurate, real-time moon phase and illumination information for any day. Easily navigate through dates and view the moon's appearance for your specific hemisphere. The app works offline and provides upcoming full and new moon dates.

**Highlights:** Real-time moon phase and illumination, Date navigation and calendar selection, Offline functionality, Hemisphere-specific moon views, Next full and new moon dates

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads from SimpleMoon | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🌕 Accurate moon phases
- 🖼️ Beautiful moon visuals
- 💡 Ability to check past and future dates
- 📱 Responsive developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Unwanted adult content
- 🚫 Missing key information (rise/set times)
- 🖥️ No widget available
- 🤔 Limited features for some users
- 🧭 Location not always requested/used

**Reported bugs**

- Adult content appearing unexpectedly
- Moon phase accuracy issues reported
- App not rotating on iPads (resolved)
- Displays (null)% and black moon

**Requested features**

- Include moon rise and set times
- Add a widget for quick overview
- Allow dragging to scroll through dates
- App icon showing current moon phase
- Southern Hemisphere option


### Moon Calendar Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-calendar-plus-phases/id1350655546)

Track lunar phases, eclipses, and celestial timings with detailed monthly charts and daily updates. Plan outdoor activities, photography, or gardening with precise sun and moon rise/set times. Features customizable widgets and location saving for global accuracy.

**Highlights:** Detailed monthly moon phase calendar, Daily lunar phase and eclipse updates, Precise sun and moon rise/set times, Home and lock screen widgets, Save multiple locations for travel, Yearly moon phase charts

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock the full version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent tool for moon phases
- 👍 Informative and easy to use
- 🌙 Helpful for astrophotography and planning
- 🌠 Beautiful and visually appealing
- 📆 Accurate moon calendar and phases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location access
- 💰 Paid features after initial free use
- 🔧 Issues with widget functionality after updates
- 🇯🇵 Incorrect Japanese translations

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect moon phase names
- Disappearance of sun/moon rise-set page

**Requested features**

- Screen saver option
- Lunar eclipse time information
- Astrological sign display for moon phases
- Ability to view moon data before 2000


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleMoon free?

SimpleMoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Moon Calendar Plus free?

Moon Calendar Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SimpleMoon or Moon Calendar Plus?

SimpleMoon is rated higher. SimpleMoon averages 4.9 out of 5 from 305 ratings, while Moon Calendar Plus averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do SimpleMoon or Moon Calendar Plus have ads?

SimpleMoon shows ads; Moon Calendar Plus does not.

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

SimpleMoon ships an update every 5 months, and Moon Calendar Plus every 2 months. Most recently, SimpleMoon was updated on November 1, 2026 and Moon Calendar Plus on November 2, 2026.

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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.*