# Moon Phase Calendar Plus vs Melbourne Pollen Count

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Moon Phase Calendar Plus at 86% against Melbourne Pollen Count's 58%. Moon Phase Calendar Plus also leads on ratings volume (29K vs 24) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). Melbourne Pollen Count's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Melbourne Pollen Count sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 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 24, 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 58% of Melbourne Pollen Count's.

Moon Phase Calendar Plus ships an update every 8 days, Melbourne Pollen Count every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moon Phase Calendar Plus | Melbourne Pollen Count |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-calendar-plus/id671352640/reviews)** | [4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melbourne-pollen-count/id707461899/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 58.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#144** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fascinating Projects](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689975869) | [AirHealth Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729102431) |

## What reviewers say

### Moon Phase Calendar Plus

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

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Free · Weather, #163 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


### Melbourne Pollen Count

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melbourne-pollen-count/id707461899)

This app provides Victorians with real-time pollen forecasts and tracks hay fever symptoms. It offers proactive notifications for high grass pollen levels and includes a unique thunderstorm asthma forecast system developed with health authorities. Users can also contribute to vital research on pollen's health impacts.

**Highlights:** Accurate pollen forecasts, Hay fever symptom tracking, Proactive pollen notifications, Thunderstorm asthma forecasts, Contribute to health research, Allergy management tools

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $3.49 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $19.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for allergies
- 👍 Useful for asthma
- 👍 Provides peace of mind
- 👍 Great for planning
- 👍 Accurate information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Ad-ridden bloatware
- 👎 Ruined by pretty pictures
- 👎 Confusing new interface
- 👎 Too difficult to navigate
- 👎 Obnoxious ads

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot migrate from airrater
- Old password/ID won't login
- Buttons missing to complete profile setup
- App stuck at newsletter screen
- Profile creation system bugged

**Requested features**

- Include funding for free app
- Monitor data centers in Melbourne
- Alerts stay longer on screen
- Include iOS Shortcuts integration
- Forecast pollen for rest of week


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Moon Phase Calendar Plus free?

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

### Is Melbourne Pollen Count free?

Melbourne Pollen Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Moon Phase Calendar Plus is rated higher. Moon Phase Calendar Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Melbourne Pollen Count averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.

### Do Moon Phase Calendar Plus or Melbourne Pollen Count have ads?

Neither Moon Phase Calendar Plus nor Melbourne Pollen Count shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Moon Phase Calendar Plus or Melbourne Pollen Count?

Moon Phase Calendar Plus ships an update every 8 days, and Melbourne Pollen Count every 5 weeks. Most recently, Moon Phase Calendar Plus was updated on October 27, 2026 and Melbourne Pollen Count on October 26, 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.*