Comparison

Lunore vs Hengefinder

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

Head to head
About

Lunore

Features
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Lunore is a complete moon and sky companion that works entirely on your device — no accounts, no data collection, no internet required. Just you and the sky. Moon Phase, Fully Detailed See the current phase name, illumination percentage, and a 0.0–1.0 cycle value showing exactly where the moon sits in its complete journey. Track its age in days, and see the precise angle of the lit side relative to your location — so you always know exactly what you're looking at when you glance up. Your Sky, Your Location Enter your zip code once and Lunore calculates everything for your exact coordinates. See moonrise and moonset times, sunrise and sunset times, and where the moon sits relative to the horizon right now — no GPS required, nothing ever leaves your device. Western & Vedic Zodiac Together See the moon's current sign in both the Tropical (Western) and Sidereal (Vedic) zodiac systems side by side. Lunore includes the mythology, symbolism, and notable stars behind each sign — so every position has meaning, not just a label. Past, Present & Future Know when the last full moon and new moon were, and how many days until the next ones. Scroll through a full calendar and tap any date and time to instantly recalculate every reading for that moment — perfect for planning, reflection, or curiosity. The Solar System in Motion Watch an interactive orrery showing the current positions of all planets in real time. See which zodiac sign each planet occupies, and receive a notification whenever a planet changes signs. Moon Notes That Remember Keep personal notes organized by moon phase — new moon intentions, full moon reflections, quarter moon check-ins. Set a reminder for each note so you're nudged at exactly the phase percentage you choose. Widgets for Every Glance Put the moon on your home screen, lock screen, or iPad. Lunore includes widgets in every size for current moon phase, zodiac sign, and solar system positions — always current, never stale. Beautiful Share Cards Create and export stunning image cards to share your sky moment: a Moon Phase card, a Solar System Alignment card, or a Phase + Zodiac card featuring both Western and Vedic signs. Notifications That Actually Matter Choose exactly what you want to be notified about: new moon, full moon, first quarter, last quarter — and which planets to watch for sign changes. No noise, just the moments you care about. Completely Private by Design Lunore performs every calculation on your device using your local time and coordinates. No analytics. No tracking. Works completely offline. Terms of Use: https://keois.com/products/lunore/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://keois.com/products/lunore/privacy-policy.html

About

Hengefinder

Discover celestial alignments like sunrises or moonsets perfectly framed by streets, or when the sun or moon appears to sit atop a building. Plan your perfect shot up to a year in advance with precise astronomical calculations and an interactive map.

Highlights
  • Road alignments for sun/moon rise/set
  • Building-top alignment mode
  • Interactive map with tap-to-calculate
  • Adjustable bearing for fine-tuning
  • Plan up to 365 days ahead
  • Global coverage
Features
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Ever seen a sunset perfectly framed by a long street stretching to the horizon? Or the moon appearing to rest atop a skyscraper? These moments are called henges, and Hengefinder helps you find exactly when and where they happen. ROAD ALIGNMENTS Find streets where the sun or moon rises or sets directly down the road, like the famous Manhattanhenge. Tap any location on the map and Hengefinder instantly calculates the next date and time a celestial alignment will occur along that road. Works for both sunrise/sunset and moonrise/moonset. SAURON HENGES Discover the moment when the sun or moon appears to sit directly on top of a building, like the Eye of Sauron atop Barad-dûr. Pin any building on the map, enter its height, and Hengefinder draws an arc showing every spot you can stand to witness this striking visual effect, along with the exact time it will happen. PLAN THE PERFECT SHOT Select any date up to a year ahead to plan for the perfect photo opportunity, or explore what alignments are happening today. Adjust bearings manually by dragging the direction arrow, and browse through an entire year of Henges with the date slider. HOW IT WORKS Hengefinder uses precise astronomical calculations for solar and lunar positions combined with real road data to predict alignments down to the minute. Just long-press the map to drop a pin and get results instantly. FEATURES • Sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset road alignments • Sauron Henge mode for building-top alignments • Interactive map with tap-to-calculate • Adjustable bearing for fine-tuning • Date picker to plan ahead up to 365 days • Built-in tutorial to get you started • Works anywhere in the world

Screenshots

Lunore4 screens
Hengefinder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hengefinder at none against Lunore's 2. Hengefinder also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 14 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On price, ads and 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

Both are free to download. Lunore sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Hengefinder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lunore ships an update every 14 months, Hengefinder every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Lunore versus Hengefinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLunoreHengefinder
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1713.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdevin sewellJohn Pribyl

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lunore

Subscriptions2
  • Lunore Subscription - Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

Hengefinder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lunore free?
Lunore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hengefinder free?
Hengefinder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lunore or Hengefinder have ads?
Neither Lunore nor Hengefinder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lunore or Hengefinder?
Lunore ships an update every 14 months, and Hengefinder every 3 months. Most recently, Lunore was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hengefinder on October 31, 2026.

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