# Moon Phase Calendar Plus vs Moon Phase & Widgets

The clearest difference is monetization model: Moon Phase Calendar Plus at free with in-app purchases against Moon Phase & Widgets's subscription. Moon Phase Calendar Plus also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 68%) and ratings volume (29K vs 6.5K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 and Moon Phase & Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 Phase Calendar Plus against 4.7 for Moon Phase & Widgets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29K and 6.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Moon Phase Calendar Plus's written reviews are positive against 68% of Moon Phase & Widgets's.

Moon Phase Calendar Plus ships an update every 8 days, Moon Phase & Widgets every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moon Phase Calendar Plus | Moon Phase & Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-calendar-plus/id671352640/reviews)** | [4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-and-widgets-lunar/id1141720421/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 6.5K |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 68.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #156 | **#106** |
| Size | 53 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fascinating Projects](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689975869) | [Bjorn Jenssen](https://appshunter.io/developer/590354152) |

## What reviewers say

### Moon Phase Calendar Plus

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

**Currently charting:** #156 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


### Moon Phase & Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-and-widgets-lunar/id1141720421)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Grossing · Weather, #165 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Track the current moon phase, moonrise/moonset times, and celestial events with stunning accuracy. Explore past and future lunar data, illumination, and zodiac signs. Personalize your device with interactive widgets and receive timely notifications.

**Highlights:** Current moon phase tracking, Moonrise and moonset times, Full Moon, New Moon, and Eclipse alerts, Real-time 3D Moon rendering, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Lunar Zodiac sign information, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Version Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lunar Phase Widget Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌙 Beautiful moon phase display
- 📊 Comprehensive moon data
- 🔍 Accurate moon tracking
- 🎨 Elegant and intuitive interface
- 🕰️ Helpful moon rise/set times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for key features like widgets
- 🤔 Confusing transition to paid model
- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in moon phase data
- 🤖 Issues with app and widget compatibility
- 🔄 Slow or inconsistent app updates

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect waxing/waning moon display
- Widget disappearing or not working
- Calendar dates not syncing correctly
- App crashes or freezes on launch

**Requested features**

- Lunar zodiac sign information
- Customizable widget options
- Offline mode for moon data
- Notifications for key moon events
- Integration with other astronomy apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Moon Phase Calendar Plus free?

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

### Is Moon Phase & Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Moon Phase Calendar Plus or Moon Phase & Widgets?

Moon Phase Calendar Plus is rated higher. Moon Phase Calendar Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Moon Phase & Widgets averages 4.7 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do Moon Phase Calendar Plus or Moon Phase & Widgets have ads?

Neither Moon Phase Calendar Plus nor Moon Phase & Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Moon Phase Calendar Plus or Moon Phase & Widgets?

Moon Phase Calendar Plus ships an update every 8 days, and Moon Phase & Widgets every 9 days. Most recently, Moon Phase Calendar Plus was updated on November 6, 2026 and Moon Phase & Widgets on November 4, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Moon Phase Calendar Plus or Moon Phase & Widgets?

Moon Phase Calendar Plus currently peaks at #156 in the App Store charts, and Moon Phase & Widgets at #106. 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.*