# Moon Phase Calendar Plus vs Moonlight Free

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Moon Phase Calendar Plus at 86% against Moonlight Free's 0%. Moon Phase Calendar Plus also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (29K vs 1). Moonlight Free's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Moon Phase Calendar Plus sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Moonlight Free asks for nothing beyond the download.

Moon Phase Calendar Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moon Phase Calendar Plus has 29K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Moon Phase Calendar Plus's written reviews are positive against 0% of Moonlight Free's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moon Phase Calendar Plus | Moonlight Free |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-calendar-plus/id671352640/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonlight-free/id1084974103/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#186** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fascinating Projects](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689975869) | [AVIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/390606207) |

## What reviewers say

### Moon Phase Calendar Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-calendar-plus/id671352640)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Track the moon's phases with precise, real-time data for your location. View current moon appearance, moon rise/set times, and countdowns to upcoming phases. Plan lunar activities with detailed information and notifications.

**Highlights:** Precise lunar phase tracking, Current moon appearance simulation, Moon rise and set times, Countdown to next moon phase, Calendar view of moon phases, Moon Sign and distance, Notifications for lunar events

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Enable Extra Notifications | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Accurate moon phase information
- 📍 Helpful location-based features
- 🔔 Useful notifications and alerts
- 🌙 Visually appealing moon graphics
- 🗓️ Detailed calendar of moon phases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription/premium model
- 📢 Intrusive ads and pop-ups
- 🔒 Restricted access to features
- 🌐 Lack of multi-language support
- 🔄 Inconsistent user experience after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing on certain devices
- Inaccurate moon phase display
- Inability to view future/past moon phases

**Requested features**

- Sync with calendar apps
- Astrological moon sign information
- Planting/gardening guides by moon phase
- One-time purchase option
- Customizable notification settings


### Moonlight Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonlight-free/id1084974103)

This app provides a clear view of sunrise and sunset times for the Sun and Moon, along with current Moon phases. Access weekly forecasts or find out when the next Full Moon will occur. It functions offline and includes a 'Time Machine' feature to view dates from 1901 to 2100.

**Highlights:** Sunrise and sunset times, Moon phase display, Weekly forecasts, Offline functionality, Time Machine date selector (1901-2100)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Moon Phase Calendar Plus free?

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

### Is Moonlight Free free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Moon Phase Calendar Plus or Moonlight Free?

Moon Phase Calendar Plus is rated higher. Moon Phase Calendar Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Moonlight Free averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Moon Phase Calendar Plus or Moonlight Free have ads?

Neither Moon Phase Calendar Plus nor Moonlight Free shows ads.

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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.*