Comparison

Lunar age vs MoonScope

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Lunar age

Features
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Moon Phase Calendar Displays the moon phases. Recommended for those interested in the moon, who enjoy its phases, or have an interest in astronomy and astrology.

About

MoonScope

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Typically, a lunar calendar shows the phases of the moon at noon on that day, as viewed from the center of the Earth. As a result, the moon phase calendar does not usually take into account the observer's location or the time of observation, and it is normal for the moon's appearance in the sky to not match the actual moon phase in the sky. MoonWatch is an app whose primary goal is to recreate the moon as it actually appears in the sky when you look up at it. That means it accurately recreates the sky conditions (sunrise, sunset, tri-light) at that location and time, the phases of the moon, moonrise, moonset, and the angle of the moon as it changes over time in 3D space. This means that the moon on the screen will match the actual moon in the sky, which you can easily find by using the tracking function to adjust the angle of your iPhone or iPad. With a premium subscription, you can also easily find the moon's appearance in places other than your current location. Normally, the lunar calendar shows the phases of the moon at noon on that day, but you can also freely change the time to obtain the lunar phase. Enjoy this simple yet highly functional lunar calendar that flexibly responds to a variety of needs by accurately recreating the solar system in 3D space.

Screenshots

Lunar age3 screens
MoonScope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lunar age at none against MoonScope's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Lunar age sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MoonScope sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Lunar age versus MoonScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLunar ageMoonScope
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size31 MB161 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerakira ohmachiHajime Suzuki

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lunar age

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

MoonScope

One-time1
  • No Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Lunar age free?
Lunar age is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MoonScope free?
MoonScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lunar age or MoonScope have ads?
MoonScope shows ads; Lunar age does not.
Which is updated more often, Lunar age or MoonScope?
Lunar age ships an update monthly, and MoonScope monthly. Most recently, Lunar age was updated on October 11, 2026 and MoonScope on October 10, 2026.

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