# Moon Phase Calendar Plus vs MOON Pro

The clearest difference is ads: Moon Phase Calendar Plus at none against MOON Pro's shown. Moon Phase Calendar Plus also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (29K vs 69). MOON Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Moon Phase Calendar Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moon Phase Calendar Plus has 29K ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Moon Phase Calendar Plus's written reviews are positive against 90% of MOON Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Moon Phase Calendar Plus ships an update every 8 days, MOON Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moon Phase Calendar Plus | MOON Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-calendar-plus/id671352640/reviews)** | [4.4 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-pro-moon-phases/id1507672995/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 69 |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fascinating Projects](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689975869) | [MARK MANSER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378563905) |

## What reviewers say

### Moon Phase Calendar Plus

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

**Currently charting:** #139 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 Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-pro-moon-phases/id1507672995)

Track the current phase of the moon and its cycle with detailed astronomical data. View information on moon age, distance, and upcoming eclipses. Discover the moon's current zodiac sign.

**Highlights:** Current moon phase and cycle tracking, Detailed astronomical data (age, distance), Upcoming lunar and solar eclipse information, Current moon zodiac sign display, Moon and sun angular diameter

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Moon Phase Calendar Plus free?

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

### Is MOON Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Moon Phase Calendar Plus or MOON Pro?

Moon Phase Calendar Plus is rated higher. Moon Phase Calendar Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while MOON Pro averages 4.4 from 69 ratings.

### Do Moon Phase Calendar Plus or MOON Pro have ads?

MOON Pro shows ads; Moon Phase Calendar Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Moon Phase Calendar Plus or MOON Pro?

Moon Phase Calendar Plus ships an update every 8 days, and MOON Pro weekly. Most recently, Moon Phase Calendar Plus was updated on October 29, 2026 and MOON Pro on October 27, 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.*