Comparison

Q vs Planetary Hours & Moon Phase

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

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About

Q

This professional numerology calculator helps you discover hidden meanings in names, dates, and numbers. It offers various decoding methods and number systems to reveal personal synchronicity.

Highlights
  • Straight decoding method
  • Stacked decoding method
  • Vowel and Consonant Filtering
  • Number Filtering
  • Multiple Number Systems (Pythagorean, Chaldean, etc.)
  • Letter 'Y' preferences
Features
Currently charting
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Discover Your Synchronicity! What started as a massive spreadsheet for Hollywood astrologer Russell Olsen, then a compiled basic program (CBASIC) running on CP/M, and a Borland Turbo BASIC version for MS-DOS, Q-Decode, is now available for all iOS devices and on Mac PCs. Q-Decode by GridQ is a professional numerology decoding/calculator program that is easy to use. It enables you to enter names, dates, letters, or numbers in any combination. Q-Decode will then break down the data and present its numerological basic digit. Q-Decode features: - Straight decoding method - Stacked decoding method (for dates) - Vowel Filtering - Consonant Filtering - Number Filtering - Modern, Pythagorean, Chaldean, and Crowly Number Systems - Letter 'Y' preferences Synchronicity and Q-Decode In the 1950s, Carl G. Jung coined the word synchronicity, which the Oxford American dictionary defines as, "the simultaneous occurrence of events that appear significantly related but have no discernible causal connection." The numerology of names, dates, places, telephone numbers, house addresses, etc., are one way in which the synchronicity of your life can be revealed. Example: One of our programmers discovered that his full name is a '7' and his birth date is also a '7'. This number has also popped up in many other aspects of his life including even the serial number of his Mac laptop! Why? Well, the 'why' is subject to much interpretation. Q-Decode is a tool for revealing these fascinating 'hidden' little mysteries. The meaning is left for you to discover...

About

Planetary Hours & Moon Phase

This app helps you find the optimal time for activities by tracking planetary hours, days, and moon phases. It provides notifications for astrological events and offers widgets for quick access to timing information.

Highlights
  • Planetary hour and day tracking
  • Moon phase and zodiac ingress alerts
  • Live 'Now' view with time remaining
  • Customizable notifications
  • Home Screen and Apple Watch widgets
  • Location-based timing
Features
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Success often comes down to doing the right thing at the right time. Planetary Hours helps you find the right time—by tracking planetary hours and planetary days for any date and location, with powerful Moon phase and zodiac ingress tools built in. Enable notifications to receive an alert whenever a new planetary hour begins—with a voice announcement of the new ruler (for example, “Jupiter”). Whether you use it for astrology, electional planning, daily focus, or ritual timing, this is a fast, practical planetary hours tracker and planetary hour calculator you can keep on your Home Screen and on your wrist. Planetary Hours, Made Effortless * Live “Now” view: current planetary ruler + time remaining * Timeline/progress view to see what’s next at a glance * Day & Night rulers clearly shown for quick reference * Full daily schedule (start/end times shown in 24-hour format) * Built on the traditional Chaldean order of the seven classical planets Moon Phases & Lunar Timing * Today’s Moon phase + illumination at a glance * Upcoming New Moon, Full Moon, and Quarter phases * Moon phase notifications so you never miss key lunar moments Zodiac Changes (Ingress Alerts) * Track zodiac sign changes and see what’s next * Zodiac ingress notifications for timely planning Location & Date Controls * Calculate planetary hours for any city you choose * Use GPS for live accuracy, or manual location when preferred * Jump to any date to review both planetary rulers and planetary hours Notifications That Fit Your Routine * Planetary hour notifications with flexible scheduling * Choose specific days (weekdays only, Fridays, or the planet’s ruling day) * When a new planetary hour begins, the app speaks the planet name (e.g., “Jupiter”) * Enable alerts for Moon phases and zodiac changes Widgets & Apple Watch * iOS Home Screen widgets for instant planetary timing * Apple Watch app + Watch widgets * Complications so the current ruler is always on your wrist Life is full of opportunity. The knowledge of planetary hours and days can support better planning and more effective action. Happy planning. Note: Some features may require a subscription. Privacy Policy https://www.phtechnologysolutions.com/apps/Planetary_Times_privacy_policy.html Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Q4 screens
Planetary Hours & Moon Phase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Planetary Hours & Moon Phase at Free against Q's $12.99. Planetary Hours & Moon Phase also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (106 vs 3). Q's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On device support 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

Planetary Hours & Moon Phase is free to download; Q costs $12.99 up front. Planetary Hours & Moon Phase sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Q asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Q holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planetary Hours & Moon Phase has 106 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Q's written reviews are positive against 60% of Planetary Hours & Moon Phase's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Q ships an update every 7 months, Planetary Hours & Moon Phase fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Q versus Planetary Hours & Moon Phase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQPlanetary Hours & Moon Phase
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.8 (106 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3106 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#190 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael StacePH TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC

Customer experience

Q

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Planetary Hours & Moon Phase

All ratings106 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Q

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Planetary Hours & Moon Phase

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription (Weekly)$7.997 Days
  • Premium Subscription (1 year)$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$49.99

Questions

Is Q free?
Q costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planetary Hours & Moon Phase free?
Planetary Hours & Moon Phase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Q or Planetary Hours & Moon Phase?
Q is rated higher. Q averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Planetary Hours & Moon Phase averages 4.8 from 106 ratings.
Do Q or Planetary Hours & Moon Phase have ads?
Planetary Hours & Moon Phase shows ads; Q does not.
Which is updated more often, Q or Planetary Hours & Moon Phase?
Q ships an update every 7 months, and Planetary Hours & Moon Phase fortnightly. Most recently, Q was updated on August 24, 2026 and Planetary Hours & Moon Phase on September 15, 2026.

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