Comparison

SunSet,MoonRiseX vs Moongres

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

Head to head
About

SunSet,MoonRiseX

Features
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No advertisement is displayed. Video View: You can get the trajectories(direction and time) of the sun/moon and the moon age at the current location on arbitrary days through the camera over the world(including heigh latitude) The detail window shows the direction and time of the sun/moonrise and sun/moonset, various twilight and time of the calmination. Also you can get the direction and time of the sunrise and sunset over the world on arbitrary days on “World Map View”. You should calibrate the 0 degree level and the view angle of the camera before using. World Map: Please long press the location to calculate for sunrise/moonrise time on Map. And you can display the menu long-pressing on the detail window. The calculated time is the local time when the internet connections available. The green circle indicates the distance to the horizon. Please avoid viewing the sun in a camera. The gyro compass may not work in the car or the house. Please use this app at the open space.

About

Moongres

This application provides real-time and historical data about the Moon, including its phase, illumination, and position. It features a calendar, lunar eclipse information, and widgets for easy access. The tool utilizes precise algorithms for accurate calculations.

Highlights
  • Moon phase and age
  • Moon illumination percentage
  • Moon position on map and compass
  • Constellation tracking
  • Lunar eclipse information
  • Widgets
  • Offline mode
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Moongres is a tool that provides a wide range of real-time information about the Moon. Key features: • View the current Moon phase and receive notifications when phases change. • Identify the constellation in which the Moon is currently located. • Track the distance between the Moon and Earth, with notifications when the Moon reaches apogee and perigee. • Real-time Moon illumination percentage. • Track the Moon's age. • Interactive map and compass for locating the Moon in the sky based on your current or selected location. • An augmented reality camera for displaying the Moon's position and path. • Moon phase calendar. • Lunar eclipse schedule with advance notifications of upcoming events. Terms of Use: https://reimlex.com/legal/terms

Screenshots

SunSet,MoonRiseX4 screens
Moongres4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Moongres at Free against SunSet,MoonRiseX's $0.99. Moongres also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). SunSet,MoonRiseX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Moongres is free to download; SunSet,MoonRiseX costs $0.99 up front. Moongres sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SunSet,MoonRiseX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SunSet,MoonRiseX ships an update every 6 weeks, Moongres fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SunSet,MoonRiseX versus Moongres: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunSet,MoonRiseXMoongres
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBecomingSystemsOleh Honcharenko

In-app purchases

None

SunSet,MoonRiseX

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Moongres

One-time1
  • Premium$9.99

Questions

Is SunSet,MoonRiseX free?
SunSet,MoonRiseX costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moongres free?
Moongres is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SunSet,MoonRiseX or Moongres have ads?
Moongres shows ads; SunSet,MoonRiseX does not.
Which is updated more often, SunSet,MoonRiseX or Moongres?
SunSet,MoonRiseX ships an update every 6 weeks, and Moongres fortnightly. Most recently, SunSet,MoonRiseX was updated on October 29, 2026 and Moongres on October 28, 2026.

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