# MOON vs MOON

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MOON at none against MOON's 11. MOON also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). MOON's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#84 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MOON sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. MOON asks for nothing beyond the download.

MOON ships an update weekly, MOON every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MOON | MOON |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-current-moon-phase/id660036257/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 76.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#84** | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOON CALENDAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709661622) | [Beidou Hanglu Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549454215) |

## What reviewers say

### MOON

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

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Free · Weather, #85 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


### MOON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon/id1592620261)

Explore the moon with a 3D model, view moon phases, and access lunar calendars. Discover beautiful moon imagery, share your own photos, and learn about the moon's relationship with the universe through informative articles.

**Highlights:** 3D moon exploration, Moon phase calendar, Lunar and cosmic science articles, Upload and share moon photos, Search moon locations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MOON free?

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

### Is MOON free?

MOON is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do MOON or MOON have ads?

Neither MOON nor MOON shows ads.

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

MOON ships an update weekly, and MOON every 3 weeks. Most recently, MOON was updated on October 17, 2026 and MOON on October 15, 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.*