Comparison

Lunar age vs Moon Phases

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

Head to head
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

Moon Phases

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Know tonight’s Moon. Plan your next moonlit night. No subscription: Pro is a one-time purchase. Check the current moon phase, see when the next full moon arrives, and find local moonrise and moonset times. Moon Phases brings these everyday answers together with a cinematic Moon shaped by NASA lunar terrain, soft skies and the faint glow of earthshine. Tonight, at a glance See illumination, Moon age and distance. Follow the Sun and Moon on today’s interactive horizon chart, check sunrise and sunset, and use the Moon compass to find its direction. Save cities to check the Moon away from home. Current weather appears when available. Every full moon, named The Wolf, Pink, Harvest and Beaver Moons each have their own painting and story. See how many days until the next one, share it, and on full moon night start a moonrise countdown on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Full moon alerts can play an optional howl. Start free β€’ Tonight’s phase and countdowns to the next full and new moon β€’ Local moonrise, transit and moonset times β€’ Today’s Sun/Moon horizon chart and a lunar calendar preview β€’ Upcoming solar and lunar eclipse dates β€’ This month’s named full moon and its story β€’ Optional moonrise, full moon eve, new moon eve and eclipse reminders β€’ A featured illustrated Moon Story, with sources for further reading Go further with Pro One purchase, no subscription: β€’ Remove ads β€’ Explore full monthly and annual lunar calendars β€’ Browse the seven-day phase forecast β€’ Add Home Screen and Lock Screen moon widgets β€’ Plan photography with golden- and blue-hour times β€’ Read all twelve illustrated Moon Stories β€’ Choose Moon colours and imagery, and use alternative calendars Made for iPhone and iPad, with light and dark appearances and layouts that adapt to larger text. Moon and Sun calculations run on your device. Weather and city search require an internet connection. The free version contains ads. Terms of Use: https://pocketgrove.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://pocketgrove.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Lunar age3 screens
Moon Phases4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lunar age at none against Moon Phases's shown. Lunar age also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lunar age ships an update monthly, Moon Phases every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Lunar age versus Moon Phases: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLunar ageMoon Phases
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size31 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerakira ohmachiPocket Grove Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lunar age

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

Moon Phases

One-time1
  • Moon Phases Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Lunar age free?
Lunar age is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Moon Phases free?
Moon Phases is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lunar age or Moon Phases have ads?
Moon Phases shows ads; Lunar age does not.
Which is updated more often, Lunar age or Moon Phases?
Lunar age ships an update monthly, and Moon Phases every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lunar age was updated on November 3, 2026 and Moon Phases on November 7, 2026.

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