Lunar age vs Moon Phases
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Lunar age
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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.
Moon Phases
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Know tonightβs 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 todayβs 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’ Tonightβs phase and countdowns to the next full and new moon β’ Local moonrise, transit and moonset times β’ Todayβs Sun/Moon horizon chart and a lunar calendar preview β’ Upcoming solar and lunar eclipse dates β’ This monthβs 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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Lunar age | Moon Phases |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | akira ohmachi | Pocket Grove Ltd |
In-app purchases
Lunar age
- Remove Ads$1.99
Moon Phases
- Moon Phases Pro$2.99
Questions
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