Comparison

MoonCompass vs MoonPhase

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

Head to head
About

MoonCompass

Features
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MoonCompass — An app that lets you instantly find the moon’s position and direction. “Where is the moon right now?” MoonCompass answers that question in an instant. It displays real-time information such as the moon’s direction, visible position, altitude, phase, and distance. Perfect for nights when you can’t find the moon or when you want to observe today’s moon. With AR Mode, you can overlay the moon’s direction on the real sky through your camera. Even when clouds or buildings block your view, you’ll instantly know where the moon is. ◆ Main Features ・Real-time display of direction (Azimuth), altitude, moon age, and distance ・Moonrise times for today and tomorrow ・Countdown to moonrise (“in X hours Y minutes”) ・AR Mode to visualize the moon’s direction in the sky ・Beautiful, intuitive compass UI ・Accurate moon position calculations based on your location ◆ Recommended For ・Anyone who wants to know the moon’s direction ・Anyone who wants to know the moon’s direction ・People who want to quickly find where the moon is ・Those who want to see the moon’s direction through the camera ・Astronomy lovers and night-sky photographers ・Anyone who checks moon phases or full moons regularly MoonCompass makes the moon feel closer and easier to observe. Perfect for daily sky watching. ◆ Subscription Information Plan Name: Premium Plan The free version has a limit on how many times you can retrieve moon data. By subscribing to the Premium Plan, you gain unlimited access to: ・Unlimited moon position data ・Unlimited use of AR Mode Plans & Pricing: ・1-Month Plan: $1.99 ・3-Month Plan: $4.99 ・6-Month Plan: $9.99 Additional Information: ・Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. ・Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. ・You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time via your App Store account settings. ◆ Privacy & Terms Privacy Policy: https://kotobaz.com/mooncompass-privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://kotobaz.com/mooncompass-terms

About

MoonPhase

Features
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今日の月の満ち欠けを、ホーム画面ウィジェットでひと目で確認できるアプリです。 【特徴】 ・実際の天文計算による正確な月齢・輝面比を毎日自動更新 ・新月から満月まで、欠け方も本物の月と同じ形状で再現 ・5つの画像スタイル(フォトリアル/アニメ調/ファンタジー/水彩画風/ミニマルライン)から選択可能 ・ホーム画面ウィジェット(小・中・大サイズ)に対応 ・ウィジェットごとに個別のスタイルを設定可能(長押し→ウィジェットを編集) ・文字表示のオン/オフを切り替えて、画像だけのシンプルな表示にも対応 ・次の満月/新月までの日数もひと目で確認可能 個人情報の入力やアカウント登録は一切不要。選んだスタイルの設定はお使いの端末内に保存されます。 広告表示のためGoogle AdMobを利用しています。

Screenshots

MoonCompass2 screens
MoonPhase1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MoonPhase at none against MoonCompass's 3. MoonCompass's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support 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. MoonCompass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MoonPhase asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 2 level
MoonCompass versus MoonPhase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoonCompassMoonPhase
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkotobazkosuke nakajima

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MoonCompass

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
  • Three-Month Premium Plan$4.993 Months
  • Six-Month Premium Plan$9.996 Months
None

MoonPhase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MoonCompass free?
MoonCompass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MoonPhase free?
MoonPhase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MoonCompass or MoonPhase have ads?
MoonPhase shows ads; MoonCompass does not.

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