Comparison

Moon Phase vs Moon Phase Calendar & Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Moon Phase

Track lunar cycles with real-time insights, including phase, illumination, and rise/set times. Get smart alerts for celestial events and explore the moon's position with an interactive compass. Discover fun facts and understand the moon's influence.

Highlights
  • Daily lunar calendar with live updates
  • Moon compass with horizon tracking
  • Smart alerts for celestial events
  • Fun lunar facts and trivia
  • Phase, illumination, and distance tracking
  • Ad-light design with ad-free option
Features
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Discover the Moon's Rhythm at Your Fingertips Ever gazed at the night sky, wondering when the next full moon rises or how tonight's phase affects the tides? Moon Phase: Lunar Tracker brings the cosmos to your fingertips with real-time lunar insights, personalized for your location. Track phases, set alerts, and explore with a built-in compass— all in a serene, ad-light design (go ad-free with one tap!). Why You'll Love It: • Daily Lunar Calendar: See current phase, illumination %, rise/set times, and distance from Earth—updated live. • Moon Compass: Interactive view with azimuth, altitude, and horizon tracking—perfect for stargazers. • Smart Alerts: Get notifications for new/full moons, quarters, and eclipses—never miss a cosmic event. • Fun Facts & More: Bite-sized lunar trivia, zodiac signs, and supermoon alerts to spark wonder. Whether you're a night-sky enthusiast, gardener, or just curious, Moon Phase turns the Moon's mystery into your daily guide. Download now and let the phases light your way!

About

Moon Phase Calendar & Tracker

Track the lunar cycle with a realistic 3D moon simulation. Visualize its position on a map, access a comprehensive calendar with rise/set times and illumination percentages, and receive custom notifications for celestial events and eclipses. Includes detailed astronomical data and customizable home screen widgets.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D live moon simulation
  • Interactive moon position map
  • Comprehensive lunar calendar
  • Smart custom notifications
  • Deep astronomical data
  • Beautiful home screen widgets
  • Global location support
Features
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Discover the Moon in Stunning 3D Detail Track the lunar cycle with precision and beauty. Whether you are a photographer planning a shoot, an astronomy enthusiast, or someone who simply loves the night sky, this is the ultimate Moon Phase companion for your iPhone. We combine scientific accuracy with a gorgeous user interface to bring you the most realistic 3D moon simulation available on the App Store. KEY FEATURES Realistic 3D Live Moon Interact with a high-fidelity 3D model of the moon that reflects the current phase in real-time. Zoom in to see the craters and shadows exactly as they appear in the sky right now. Interactive Moon Position Map Visualize exactly where the moon is located relative to your surroundings. * Map View: See the moon's trajectory overlaid on a map of your current location. * Time Slider: Drag the slider to predict where the moon will be later in the day—perfect for lining up the perfect photo. * Compass Orientation: Easily determine moonrise and moonset directions. Comprehensive Lunar Calendar Plan ahead with our intuitive monthly calendar. * Daily Phases: Quickly see if the moon is Waxing, Waning, or Full. * Illumination %: Get precise illumination data for every day of the month. * Rise & Set Times: Know exactly when the moon will appear on the horizon. Smart Custom Notifications Never miss a celestial event again. Customize alerts to fit your schedule: * Phase Alerts: Get notified for the New Moon, Full Moon, and other key phases. * Eclipse Tracker: Receive alerts for upcoming Solar and Lunar eclipses. * Daily Summaries: Get a daily briefing on moonrise, moonset, and culmination times. * Time-Based Alerts: Set reminders 20 minutes before moonrise so you never miss the view. Deep Astronomical Data Go beyond the basics with pro-level data points: * Azimuth & Altitude: Precise positioning coordinates. * Distance: Real-time distance to both the Earth and the Sun. * Libration & Position Angle: Advanced data for astronomy buffs. * Moon Age: Track exactly how many days have passed since the last New Moon. Beautiful Home Screen Widgets Customize your iPhone with stunning widgets that keep you connected to the cosmos. * Multiple Sizes: Choose from small or medium widgets. * Multi-Location: Track moon phases for New York, London, Sydney, or any city you choose directly from your home screen. * At-a-Glance Info: See rise/set times and current phase without opening the app. Global Location Support Add and save unlimited locations. Track the lunar cycle for your current GPS location or check the moon phase for your favorite travel destinations around the world. Why Download? * Accuracy: Data calculated for your specific coordinate. * Design: A clean, dark-mode-first interface that looks great on your OLED display. * Utility: From "Is it a full moon tonight?" to "What is the moon's azimuth?"—we answer it all. Download now and start exploring the night sky!

Screenshots

Moon Phase4 screens
Moon Phase Calendar & Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Moon Phase Calendar & Tracker at none against Moon Phase's shown. Moon Phase Calendar & Tracker also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (33 vs 1). Moon Phase's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Moon Phase sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Moon Phase Calendar & Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Moon Phase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moon Phase Calendar & Tracker has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Moon Phase versus Moon Phase Calendar & Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoon PhaseMoon Phase Calendar & Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings133 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRory BuckleyDaniel McAleese

Customer experience

Moon Phase

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Moon Phase Calendar & Tracker

All ratings26 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Moon Phase

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
1 purchases

Moon Phase Calendar & Tracker

One-time1
  • Hey Moon Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Moon Phase free?
Moon Phase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Moon Phase Calendar & Tracker free?
Moon Phase Calendar & Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Moon Phase or Moon Phase Calendar & Tracker?
Moon Phase is rated higher. Moon Phase averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Moon Phase Calendar & Tracker averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.
Do Moon Phase or Moon Phase Calendar & Tracker have ads?
Moon Phase shows ads; Moon Phase Calendar & Tracker does not.

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