# MOON vs SpaceWeatherLive

The clearest difference is rating: MOON at 4.8 against SpaceWeatherLive's 4.0. MOON also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (85% vs 53%). SpaceWeatherLive's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MOON sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year and SpaceWeatherLive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MOON holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MOON has 29K ratings behind it against 189, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of MOON's written reviews are positive against 53% of SpaceWeatherLive's.

MOON ships an update weekly, SpaceWeatherLive every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MOON | SpaceWeatherLive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-current-moon-phase/id660036257/reviews)** | [4.0 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceweatherlive/id1435501021/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 189 |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 53.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#87** | #161 |
| Size | 143 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOON CALENDAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709661622) | [Parsec vzw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435501020) |

## What reviewers say

### MOON

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

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Free · Weather, #105 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| MOON Patron | $49.99 | 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


### SpaceWeatherLive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceweatherlive/id1435501021)

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Track aurora and solar activity in real-time with detailed forecasts and historical data. Receive customizable push notifications for significant space weather events. Explore an extensive archive and learn from expert reports.

**Highlights:** Aurora and solar activity tracking, Real-time forecasts, Push notifications for space weather events, Dark mode for night use, Detailed graphs and reports, Extensive historical data archive, Beginner-friendly explanations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free - monthly package | $0.99 | per month |
| Ad-free - half-yearly package | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| Ad-free - yearly package | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent space weather information
- 🔍 Detailed and informative data
- 📚 Helpful tutorials and explanations
- 🌍 Useful for aurora chasers and enthusiasts
- 🤖 Comprehensive data from various sources

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Overwhelming amount of information
- 🔔 Too many notifications/alerts
- 💰 Ads becoming too intrusive
- 🔌 Notifications not always working
- 🤔 Confusing navigation at times

**Reported bugs**

- Video links not working
- Alerts disappearing after opening the app
- Inconsistent performance after updates
- Notification count not clearing properly

**Requested features**

- Customizable notification settings
- Dark mode option
- Location-based alerts
- Ability to track solar activity trends
- Integration with other weather/astronomy apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MOON free?

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

### Is SpaceWeatherLive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MOON or SpaceWeatherLive?

MOON is rated higher. MOON averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while SpaceWeatherLive averages 4.0 from 189 ratings.

### Do MOON or SpaceWeatherLive have ads?

SpaceWeatherLive shows ads; MOON does not.

### Which is updated more often, MOON or SpaceWeatherLive?

MOON ships an update weekly, and SpaceWeatherLive every 4 months. Most recently, MOON was updated on October 15, 2026 and SpaceWeatherLive on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MOON or SpaceWeatherLive?

MOON currently peaks at #87 in the App Store charts, and SpaceWeatherLive at #161. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*