# SimpleMoon vs Moon Phase Calendar Plus

The clearest difference is ads: Moon Phase Calendar Plus at none against SimpleMoon's shown. Moon Phase Calendar Plus also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (29K vs 304). SimpleMoon's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). 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 Phase Calendar Plus sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 Phase Calendar Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moon Phase Calendar Plus has 29K ratings behind it against 304, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 86% and 86% positive.

SimpleMoon ships an update every 5 months, Moon Phase Calendar Plus every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleMoon | Moon Phase Calendar Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (304 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemoon-moon-phase/id518753922/reviews)** | [4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-calendar-plus/id671352640/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 304 | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 86.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#158** |
| Size | 20 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tag Along K](https://appshunter.io/developer/716343859) | [Fascinating Projects](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689975869) |

## 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 Phase Calendar Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-calendar-plus/id671352640)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Free · Weather, #188 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Track the moon's phases with precise, real-time data for your location. View current moon appearance, moon rise/set times, and countdowns to upcoming phases. Plan lunar activities with detailed information and notifications.

**Highlights:** Precise lunar phase tracking, Current moon appearance simulation, Moon rise and set times, Countdown to next moon phase, Calendar view of moon phases, Moon Sign and distance, Notifications for lunar events

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Enable Extra Notifications | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Accurate moon phase information
- 📍 Helpful location-based features
- 🔔 Useful notifications and alerts
- 🌙 Visually appealing moon graphics
- 🗓️ Detailed calendar of moon phases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription/premium model
- 📢 Intrusive ads and pop-ups
- 🔒 Restricted access to features
- 🌐 Lack of multi-language support
- 🔄 Inconsistent user experience after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing on certain devices
- Inaccurate moon phase display
- Inability to view future/past moon phases

**Requested features**

- Sync with calendar apps
- Astrological moon sign information
- Planting/gardening guides by moon phase
- One-time purchase option
- Customizable notification settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleMoon free?

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

### Is Moon Phase Calendar Plus free?

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

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

SimpleMoon is rated higher. SimpleMoon averages 4.9 out of 5 from 304 ratings, while Moon Phase Calendar Plus averages 4.8 from 29K ratings.

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

SimpleMoon shows ads; Moon Phase Calendar Plus does not.

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

SimpleMoon ships an update every 5 months, and Moon Phase Calendar Plus every 8 days. Most recently, SimpleMoon was updated on October 22, 2026 and Moon Phase Calendar Plus on October 27, 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.*