MoonScope vs SunLight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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.
SunLight
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SunLight helps you understand natural light at a glance. Open the app to see where the sun is, how high it is, and how the light will change through the day. A calm visual compass shows the sun direction around you, while the timeline highlights sunrise, sunset, solar noon, golden hour, blue hour, twilight, and night. Switch to the room scene to preview how sunlight enters a simple indoor space. Set a window direction or follow the phone heading to understand whether a room, balcony, desk, or plant corner gets direct light at a given time. Use SunLight when you need to plan with real sunlight: - Check which direction the sun is coming from right now. - Plan photos around golden hour and blue hour. - Preview sunlight in a room, window, balcony, desk, or plant spot. - Scrub through the day to see how the light changes. - Compare sunlight for another date or location with SunLight Pro. - Use local sun calculations after location is available. SunLight is useful for renters, home buyers, plant lovers, photographers, outdoor planning, and anyone who wants a clearer sense of daylight. SunLight Pro unlocks: - Any-date sunlight planning. - Room sunlight simulation. - Map location selection. - Live compass heading readout. Privacy: your location is used on device to calculate the sun's position. SunLight does not upload your location. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SunLight at none against MoonScope's shown. MoonScope's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. MoonScope sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SunLight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MoonScope ships an update monthly, SunLight fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MoonScope | SunLight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hajime Suzuki | ่ๅคฉ ไฝ |
In-app purchases
MoonScope
- No Ads$4.99
SunLight
- SunLight Pro Lifetime$2.99
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