# MOON vs Simple Moon Phase Calendar

The clearest difference is ads: MOON at none against Simple Moon Phase Calendar's shown. MOON also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (30K vs 86). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MOON sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year and Simple Moon Phase Calendar sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MOON against 4.8 for Simple Moon Phase Calendar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MOON has 30K ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of MOON's written reviews are positive against 65% of Simple Moon Phase Calendar's.

MOON ships an update weekly, Simple Moon Phase Calendar every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MOON | Simple Moon Phase Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-current-moon-phase/id660036257/reviews)** | [4.8 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-moon-phase-calendar/id1279710898/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 65.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOON CALENDAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709661622) | [Fumihiro Takahashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1279710897) |

## What reviewers say

### MOON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-current-moon-phase/id660036257)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Free · Weather, #86 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Track lunar cycles with this comprehensive moon phase calendar. Get notifications for key events, view moon phases for any date, and share lunar imagery with friends. Features offline access and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Current moon phase viewing, Lunar event notifications, Home screen widget, Moon phase lookup for any date, Social sharing of moon imagery, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MOON Pro Yearly (NT) | $11.99 | per year |
| MOON Pro Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| MOON Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| MOON Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| MOON Limited Time Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| MOON Pro Yearly 50% Off | $19.99 | per year |
| MOON Pro (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| MOON Pro (Yearly NT) | $24.99 | per year |
| MOON Ambassador | $4.99 | one-time |
| MOON Supporter | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Gorgeous design
- 👍 Accurate moon phase tracking
- 💡 Quirky notification messages
- 🎨 Beautiful widget
- 🙂 Calming and peaceful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lacking additional moon-related features
- 💰 Subscription model for some features
- 🔊 Loud notification sounds
- 🌍 Not optimized for Southern Hemisphere

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not working for some users
- Moon phase information inaccurate on certain dates

**Requested features**

- Add moon rise and set times
- Include information on lunar events like eclipses
- Allow customization of notification sounds
- Provide Southern Hemisphere moon phase view


### Simple Moon Phase Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-moon-phase-calendar/id1279710898)

A straightforward calendar app displaying detailed lunar information for each date. It includes moon phase, age, distance, illumination, zodiac sign, and rise/set times. Features a note function, widgets, and customizable notifications for key lunar events and Mercury retrograde.

**Highlights:** Moon phase and age display, Lunar distance and illumination, Moon sign and constellation, Mercury retrograde tracking, Moonrise and moonset times, Note function, Widget support, Customizable notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MOON free?

MOON is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Moon Phase Calendar free?

Simple Moon Phase Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MOON or Simple Moon Phase Calendar?

MOON is rated higher. MOON averages 4.8 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Simple Moon Phase Calendar averages 4.8 from 86 ratings.

### Do MOON or Simple Moon Phase Calendar have ads?

Simple Moon Phase Calendar shows ads; MOON does not.

### Which is updated more often, MOON or Simple Moon Phase Calendar?

MOON ships an update weekly, and Simple Moon Phase Calendar every 5 months. Most recently, MOON was updated on November 6, 2026 and Simple Moon Phase Calendar on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*