# Moon Phase Calendar Plus vs Lightcast

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lightcast at none against Moon Phase Calendar Plus's 6. Lightcast also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). Moon Phase Calendar Plus's advantage is chart position (#145 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Lightcast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Moon Phase Calendar Plus ships an update every 8 days, Lightcast every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moon Phase Calendar Plus | Lightcast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-calendar-plus/id671352640/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fascinating Projects](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689975869) | [Mock Gravity](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723633565) |

## What reviewers say

### Moon Phase Calendar Plus

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

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Grossing · Weather, #205 Top Free · 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


### Lightcast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightcast/id6760000266)

**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 Lightcast free?

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

### Do Moon Phase Calendar Plus or Lightcast have ads?

Neither Moon Phase Calendar Plus nor Lightcast shows ads.

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

Moon Phase Calendar Plus ships an update every 8 days, and Lightcast every 2 days. Most recently, Moon Phase Calendar Plus was updated on October 25, 2026 and Lightcast on October 12, 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.*