Comparison

Beautiful Moon vs Planetary Hours

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

Head to head
About

Beautiful Moon

Features
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Beautiful Moon offers a timeless take on a classic watch complication: the moon phase indicator. The way the current moon phase is displayed is reminiscent of high-end mechanical watches, providing an elegant and sophisticated touch to your wrist while seamlessly blending tradition and modern technologies. Beautiful Moon is available for the Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. You can fully configure the indicator across all your devices for maximum personalization.

About

Planetary Hours

This app provides a dynamic clock that displays planetary hours, adapting to the natural flow of the sun. It offers real-time calculations based on your location and supports various iOS features like Live Activities and Apple Watch complications for at-a-glance timing updates.

Highlights
  • Dynamic Island & Live Activities
  • Apple Watch Complications
  • StandBy & Lock Screen Widgets
  • Interactive Home Screen Widgets
  • Precision Astronomy Calculations
  • Offline Processing
  • Customizable Notifications
Features
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Unlock the ancient rhythm of time with Planetary Hours. Unlike standard mechanical clocks, planetary hours adapt to the natural flow of the sun, dividing day and night into unequal segments ruled by the seven classical planets. Whether you practice electional astrology, planetary magic, or simply wish to align your schedule with cosmic rhythms, this app is your precision tool. EXCLUSIVE iOS FEATURES We leverage the full power of your device to keep you in sync without opening the app: Dynamic Island & Live Activities Track the current planetary ruler and remaining time instantly from your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island. Never miss a transition again. Pro Apple Watch Experience • Complications: Rich data on your wrist. See the current planet, symbol, and countdown directly on your favorite watch face (Modular, Infograph, Circular supported). • Standalone App: Fully functional on Apple Watch, no iPhone needed nearby. StandBy & Lock Screen Widgets Turn your iPhone into a magical altar clock at night. Our StandBy widgets look stunning on your nightstand, while Lock Screen widgets give you at-a-glance timing updates. Interactive Home Screen Widgets Beautiful, data-rich widgets that adapt to Light and Dark mode. View the current hour, next transition, and day/night progress directly from your Home Screen. CORE FEATURES • Precision Astronomy: Real-time calculation based on your exact GPS coordinates and local sunrise/sunset. • Chaldean Order: Accurate sequence for all 7 classical planets (Saturn to Moon). • Privacy First: All calculations happen offline on your device. No tracking, no data collection. • Notification System: Get notified exactly when the planetary hour changes. Download now to synchronize your life with the solar rhythm.

Screenshots

Beautiful Moon4 screens
Planetary Hours4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Beautiful Moon at Free against Planetary Hours's $4.99. On ads, in-app purchases, 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

Beautiful Moon is free to download; Planetary Hours costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Beautiful Moon versus Planetary Hours: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeautiful MoonPlanetary Hours
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.017 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClaude Barthels雪 蔺

In-app purchases

None

Beautiful Moon

No in-app purchases

None

Planetary Hours

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beautiful Moon free?
Beautiful Moon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planetary Hours free?
Planetary Hours costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beautiful Moon or Planetary Hours have ads?
Neither Beautiful Moon nor Planetary Hours shows ads.

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