# Moon Phase Calendar Plus vs Simple Moon Widget

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Moon Widget at none against Moon Phase Calendar Plus's 6. Simple Moon Widget also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Moon Phase Calendar Plus's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 7) and chart position (#129 vs unranked). 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. Simple Moon Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Moon Phase Calendar Plus against 4.7 for Simple Moon Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moon Phase Calendar Plus has 29K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Moon Phase Calendar Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Moon Widget's.

Moon Phase Calendar Plus ships an update every 8 days, Simple Moon Widget every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moon Phase Calendar Plus | Simple Moon Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-calendar-plus/id671352640/reviews)** | [4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-moon-widget/id6759468614/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 57 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fascinating Projects](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689975869) | [Michael Perrotta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494647722) |

## What reviewers say

### Moon Phase Calendar Plus

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

**Currently charting:** #129 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


### Simple Moon Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-moon-widget/id6759468614)

This widget displays a photorealistic image of the moon, accurately reflecting its current phase. It also provides upcoming full and new moon dates, along with daily moonrise and moonset times for your location.

**Highlights:** Photorealistic moon image, Current moon phase display, Next full and new moon dates, Daily moonrise and moonset times, Location-based accuracy

**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 Simple Moon Widget free?

Simple Moon Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Moon Phase Calendar Plus or Simple Moon Widget?

Moon Phase Calendar Plus is rated higher. Moon Phase Calendar Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Simple Moon Widget averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Moon Phase Calendar Plus or Simple Moon Widget have ads?

Neither Moon Phase Calendar Plus nor Simple Moon Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Moon Phase Calendar Plus or Simple Moon Widget?

Moon Phase Calendar Plus ships an update every 8 days, and Simple Moon Widget every 10 days. Most recently, Moon Phase Calendar Plus was updated on September 30, 2026 and Simple Moon Widget on September 23, 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.*