# SimpleMoon vs Moon Shape Widget

The clearest difference is rating: SimpleMoon at 4.9 against Moon Shape Widget's 3.7. SimpleMoon also leads on ratings volume (302 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Moon Shape Widget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleMoon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Moon Shape Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

SimpleMoon holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleMoon has 302 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of SimpleMoon's written reviews are positive against 83% of Moon Shape Widget's.

SimpleMoon ships an update every 5 months, Moon Shape Widget every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleMoon | Moon Shape Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemoon-moon-phase/id518753922/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-shape-widget/id1665266588/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **302** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tag Along K](https://appshunter.io/developer/716343859) | [Grados(KR)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665266590) |

## 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 Shape Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-shape-widget/id1665266588)

Display the current moon phase directly on your device's wallpaper or lock screen. The widget dynamically updates to reflect the moon's changing shape as it progresses through its phases.

**Highlights:** Live moon phase widget, Wallpaper integration, Lock screen display, Dynamic moon shape updates, Easy widget placement

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleMoon free?

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

### Is Moon Shape Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SimpleMoon or Moon Shape Widget?

SimpleMoon is rated higher. SimpleMoon averages 4.9 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while Moon Shape Widget averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do SimpleMoon or Moon Shape Widget have ads?

SimpleMoon shows ads; Moon Shape Widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleMoon or Moon Shape Widget?

SimpleMoon ships an update every 5 months, and Moon Shape Widget every 2 months. Most recently, SimpleMoon was updated on September 28, 2026 and Moon Shape Widget on September 26, 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.*