# Moon Phase Calendar Plus vs Moon Phase

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Moon Phase at none against Moon Phase Calendar Plus's 6. Moon Phase also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Moon Phase Calendar Plus's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 11) and chart position (#130 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads 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. Moon Phase 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 4.8 for Moon Phase. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moon Phase Calendar Plus has 29K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moon Phase Calendar Plus | Moon Phase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-calendar-plus/id671352640/reviews) | **[4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-lunar-widgets/id6776188893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#130** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fascinating Projects](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689975869) | [ERN DIGITAL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759948038) |

## What reviewers say

### Moon Phase Calendar Plus

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

**Currently charting:** #130 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-lunar-widgets/id6776188893)

Track the current moon phase, illumination, and lunar age with detailed daily and monthly views. Plan observations with moon direction, altitude, and visibility timing. Receive local reminders for major lunar events and utilize home screen widgets for quick access.

**Highlights:** Current moon phase tracking, Daily and monthly lunar calendar, Moonrise and moonset times, Lunar event reminders, Home screen widgets, Zodiac sign tracking

**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 Moon Phase free?

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

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

Moon Phase is rated higher. Moon Phase Calendar Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Moon Phase averages 4.8 from 11 ratings.

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

Neither Moon Phase Calendar Plus nor Moon Phase shows ads.

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