Comparison

aluni · moon clock vs Moongres

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

Head to head
About

aluni · moon clock

This app displays the current position of the Moon and Sun, tracks their rise and set times, and shows the Moon's phases. It provides insights into lunar and solar cycles, ideal for outdoor activities and sky enthusiasts. Widgets offer quick access to celestial information.

Highlights
  • Moon phase and illumination display
  • Sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset tracking
  • Solunar times for fishing and wildlife
  • Anticipate celestial events
  • Home screen widgets
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Want to see the moon? aluni makes it easy to know where the moon and sun are, right from your home screen. See the current position of the moon and sun, track their rise and set times, and follow the moon's phases through each day and month. With its clear clock design, aluni makes it simple to: - Know if the moon is about to rise or set - View the Moon's phase and illumination - Track sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset - See the Moon's altitude and azimuth in the sky - Browse a full month of moon phases in the lunar calendar - Get alerts for your favorite moons - Find the moon in the sky, then put your phone down and see it in real life - Add widgets for quick access from your home screen - See the real hills around you on the skyline, so you know when a ridge will hide the moon - Set a reminder and your Lock Screen shows the moon on its real path above your own skyline - On iOS 27, give the sky a whole home screen page: the best time to look, the night's times, and a week of moon phases - On iOS 26 and later, the app's controls wear the new Liquid Glass look - Choose from multiple widget styles, themes, and locations (some themes and global location search require a subscription, which also helps support the app's ongoing development) Whether you watch the moon rise from your window, want a beautiful clock for your home screen, or simply love seeing the sky change, aluni shows you what you need at a glance. aluni works offline, so you can check the sky anywhere. No ads. No clutter. Just the sky, beautifully shown. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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
Read full description

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

aluni · moon clock4 screens
Moongres4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: aluni · moon clock at none against Moongres's shown. aluni · moon clock also leads on ratings volume (25 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). Moongres's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. aluni · moon clock sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Moongres 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

Moongres holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: aluni · moon clock has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of aluni · moon clock's written reviews are positive against 100% of Moongres's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

aluni · moon clock ships an update monthly, Moongres fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
aluni · moon clock versus Moongres: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteraluni · moon clockMoongres
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (25 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRecalibration Laboratories LLCOleh Honcharenko

Customer experience

aluni · moon clock

All ratings23 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Moongres

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

aluni · moon clock

Subscriptions3
  • Club Membership (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • aluni+ Yearly1 Month trial$8.951 Year
  • Club Membership (Annual)$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • A coffee$3.00
  • A big coffee$10.00
  • Lunar Love$20.00
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  • Galactic Generosity$40.00
1 purchases

Moongres

One-time1
  • Premium$9.99

Questions

Is aluni · moon clock free?
aluni · moon clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Moongres free?
Moongres is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, aluni · moon clock or Moongres?
Moongres is rated higher. aluni · moon clock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Moongres averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do aluni · moon clock or Moongres have ads?
Moongres shows ads; aluni · moon clock does not.
Which is updated more often, aluni · moon clock or Moongres?
aluni · moon clock ships an update monthly, and Moongres fortnightly. Most recently, aluni · moon clock was updated on October 30, 2026 and Moongres on October 28, 2026.

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