# Moon Phase Calendar Plus vs Moon Phases+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Moon Phase Calendar Plus at 86% against Moon Phases+'s 33%. Moon Phase Calendar Plus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (29K vs 14). Moon Phases+'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Moon Phases+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moon Phase Calendar Plus has 29K ratings behind it against 14, 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 33% of Moon Phases+'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moon Phase Calendar Plus | Moon Phases+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-calendar-plus/id671352640/reviews)** | [4.5 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phases-plus/id6458191362/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | — |
| Size | 57 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fascinating Projects](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689975869) | [Arda Sen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670665250) |

## What reviewers say

### Moon Phase Calendar Plus

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

**Currently charting:** #169 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 Phases+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phases-plus/id6458191362)

Explore the captivating phases, illumination, and astronomical details of the moon. Plan your observations with a comprehensive calendar and discover its zodiac sign. Ideal for astronomy enthusiasts and the curious.

**Highlights:** Explore current and future moon phases, View moon illumination percentage, Integrated moon phase calendar, Discover moon age, distance, and diameter, Access ecliptic coordinates, Learn about parallax perspective, Moon sign divination insights

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Moon Phase Calendar Plus free?

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

### Is Moon Phases+ free?

Moon Phases+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Moon Phase Calendar Plus or Moon Phases+?

Moon Phase Calendar Plus is rated higher. Moon Phase Calendar Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Moon Phases+ averages 4.5 from 14 ratings.

### Do Moon Phase Calendar Plus or Moon Phases+ have ads?

Moon Phases+ shows ads; Moon Phase Calendar Plus does not.

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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.*