Comparison

SimpleMoon vs Moon Phase

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SimpleMoon

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
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SimpleMoon provides a simple, elegant view of one thing: the moon phase and illumination for today (or any day you choose). SimpleMoon also shows you when the next full moon and new moon will occur from the "Today" view. So easy to use Tap the navigation buttons at the top or swipe to move between days. Use the calendar icon at the bottom to choose what date you want to see the moon view and illumination. Reliable and accurate SimpleMoon uses advanced mathematical calculations to determine the moon data for that day. It works even if you don't have an internet connection! Northern or Southern Hemisphere Did you know that the moon looks different depending on which hemisphere of the earth you are in? Go to Settings and pick which hemisphere you are in, and you will see the moon as it appears to you in the sky. Special thanks to my children, Alexander and Sophia who helped me design and test the app.

About

Moon Phase

Track lunar cycles with real-time insights, including phase, illumination, and rise/set times. Get smart alerts for celestial events and explore the moon's position with an interactive compass. Discover fun facts and understand the moon's influence.

Highlights
  • Daily lunar calendar with live updates
  • Moon compass with horizon tracking
  • Smart alerts for celestial events
  • Fun lunar facts and trivia
  • Phase, illumination, and distance tracking
  • Ad-light design with ad-free option
Features
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Discover the Moon's Rhythm at Your Fingertips Ever gazed at the night sky, wondering when the next full moon rises or how tonight's phase affects the tides? Moon Phase: Lunar Tracker brings the cosmos to your fingertips with real-time lunar insights, personalized for your location. Track phases, set alerts, and explore with a built-in compass— all in a serene, ad-light design (go ad-free with one tap!). Why You'll Love It: • Daily Lunar Calendar: See current phase, illumination %, rise/set times, and distance from Earth—updated live. • Moon Compass: Interactive view with azimuth, altitude, and horizon tracking—perfect for stargazers. • Smart Alerts: Get notifications for new/full moons, quarters, and eclipses—never miss a cosmic event. • Fun Facts & More: Bite-sized lunar trivia, zodiac signs, and supermoon alerts to spark wonder. Whether you're a night-sky enthusiast, gardener, or just curious, Moon Phase turns the Moon's mystery into your daily guide. Download now and let the phases light your way!

Screenshots

SimpleMoon4 screens
Moon Phase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SimpleMoon at 302 against Moon Phase's 1. SimpleMoon also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SimpleMoon against 5.0 for Moon Phase. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleMoon has 302 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SimpleMoon versus Moon Phase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleMoonMoon Phase
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (302 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings302 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTag Along KRory Buckley

Customer experience

SimpleMoon

All ratings302 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative11.1%

Moon Phase

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

SimpleMoon

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

8 requests
  • 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
Show 3 more
  • Ability to browse history/past dates
  • Display date, time, and location
  • Improve accuracy of moon phases

Moon Phase

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SimpleMoon

One-time1
  • Remove Ads from SimpleMoon$0.99
1 purchases

Moon Phase

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99

Questions

Is SimpleMoon free?
SimpleMoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Moon Phase free?
Moon Phase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SimpleMoon or Moon Phase?
Moon Phase is rated higher. SimpleMoon averages 4.9 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while Moon Phase averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SimpleMoon or Moon Phase have ads?
Both SimpleMoon and Moon Phase show ads.

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