# SimpleMoon vs Moon Phases+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SimpleMoon at 86% against Moon Phases+'s 33%. SimpleMoon also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (302 vs 14). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleMoon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Moon Phases+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SimpleMoon holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleMoon has 302 ratings behind it against 14, 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 33% of Moon Phases+'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleMoon | Moon Phases+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemoon-moon-phase/id518753922/reviews)** | [4.5 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phases-plus/id6458191362/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **302** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tag Along K](https://appshunter.io/developer/716343859) | [Arda Sen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670665250) |

## 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 Phases+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phases-plus/id6458191362)

Explore the captivating phases, illumination, and astronomical details of the moon. Plan your observations with a comprehensive calendar and discover its zodiac sign. Ideal for astronomy enthusiasts and the curious.

**Highlights:** Explore current and future moon phases, View moon illumination percentage, Integrated moon phase calendar, Discover moon age, distance, and diameter, Access ecliptic coordinates, Learn about parallax perspective, Moon sign divination insights

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleMoon free?

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

### Is Moon Phases+ free?

Moon Phases+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SimpleMoon or Moon Phases+?

SimpleMoon is rated higher. SimpleMoon averages 4.9 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while Moon Phases+ averages 4.5 from 14 ratings.

### Do SimpleMoon or Moon Phases+ have ads?

Both SimpleMoon and Moon Phases+ show ads.

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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.*