# SimpleMoon vs Current Moon Phase & Calendar

SimpleMoon and Current Moon Phase & Calendar both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of SimpleMoon's written reviews are positive against 0% of Current Moon Phase & Calendar's. SimpleMoon also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (305 vs 45). Current Moon Phase & Calendar's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleMoon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Current Moon Phase & Calendar sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 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 Current Moon Phase & Calendar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleMoon has 305 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of SimpleMoon's written reviews are positive against 0% of Current Moon Phase & Calendar's.

SimpleMoon ships an update every 5 months, Current Moon Phase & Calendar every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleMoon | Current Moon Phase & Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (305 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemoon-moon-phase/id518753922/reviews)** | [4.8 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/current-moon-phase-and-calendar/id6670409142/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **305** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 20 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tag Along K](https://appshunter.io/developer/716343859) | [Rihab Mehboob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441916319) |

## 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


### Current Moon Phase & Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/current-moon-phase-and-calendar/id6670409142)

Track the lunar cycle with detailed daily information including illumination, phase, and rise/set times. View past and future moon data by changing dates and locations. Share observations or save them to your device.

**Highlights:** Accurate moon data (illumination, phase, age), Lunar calendar tracking, Daily moon data notifications, View past and future moon data, Location-based rise/set times, Shareable moon data

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moon 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Moon 1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Moon 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Moon 1 Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Moon 1 Year | $24.99 | per year |
| Moon Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Moon Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleMoon free?

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

### Is Current Moon Phase & Calendar free?

Current Moon Phase & Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SimpleMoon or Current Moon Phase & Calendar?

SimpleMoon is rated higher. SimpleMoon averages 4.9 out of 5 from 305 ratings, while Current Moon Phase & Calendar averages 4.8 from 45 ratings.

### Do SimpleMoon or Current Moon Phase & Calendar have ads?

SimpleMoon shows ads; Current Moon Phase & Calendar does not.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleMoon or Current Moon Phase & Calendar?

SimpleMoon ships an update every 5 months, and Current Moon Phase & Calendar every 5 days. Most recently, SimpleMoon was updated on November 1, 2026 and Current Moon Phase & Calendar on November 4, 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.*