# MOON vs Current Moon Phase & Calendar

MOON and Current Moon Phase & Calendar both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of MOON's written reviews are positive against 0% of Current Moon Phase & Calendar's. MOON also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (30K vs 45). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MOON sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year and Current Moon Phase & Calendar sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 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 Current Moon Phase & Calendar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MOON has 30K ratings behind it against 45, 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 0% of Current Moon Phase & Calendar's.

MOON ships an update weekly, Current Moon Phase & Calendar every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MOON | Current Moon Phase & Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-current-moon-phase/id660036257/reviews) | **[4.8 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/current-moon-phase-and-calendar/id6670409142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#67** | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOON CALENDAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709661622) | [Rihab Mehboob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441916319) |

## What reviewers say

### MOON

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

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Grossing · Weather, #69 Top Free · 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


### Current Moon Phase & Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/current-moon-phase-and-calendar/id6670409142)

Track the lunar cycle with detailed daily information including illumination, phase, and rise/set times. View past and future moon data by changing dates and locations. Share observations or save them to your device.

**Highlights:** Accurate moon data (illumination, phase, age), Lunar calendar tracking, Daily moon data notifications, View past and future moon data, Location-based rise/set times, Shareable moon data

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moon 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Moon 1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Moon 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Moon 1 Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Moon 1 Year | $24.99 | per year |
| Moon Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Moon Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MOON free?

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

### Is Current Moon Phase & Calendar free?

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

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

Current Moon Phase & Calendar is rated higher. MOON averages 4.8 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Current Moon Phase & Calendar averages 4.8 from 45 ratings.

### Do MOON or Current Moon Phase & Calendar have ads?

Neither MOON nor Current Moon Phase & Calendar shows ads.

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

MOON ships an update weekly, and Current Moon Phase & Calendar every 5 days. Most recently, MOON was updated on November 9, 2026 and Current Moon Phase & Calendar on November 4, 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.*