# MT vs Lunar Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MT at none against Lunar Timer's 1. MT also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Lunar Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lunar Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. MT asks for nothing beyond the download.

MT ships an update every 2 months, Lunar Timer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MT | Lunar Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Size | 17 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steamrock Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705604272) | [ATSUKO MOTOYAMA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868868796) |

## What reviewers say

### MT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mt-11-moon-tracker/id6741104566)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lunar Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lunar-timer/id6757776396)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MT free?

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

### Is Lunar Timer free?

Lunar Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do MT or Lunar Timer have ads?

Lunar Timer shows ads; MT does not.

### Which is updated more often, MT or Lunar Timer?

MT ships an update every 2 months, and Lunar Timer every 9 days. Most recently, MT was updated on September 20, 2026 and Lunar Timer on September 11, 2026.

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