Comparison

Pluto Timer Lite vs MoonSet

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

Head to head
About

Pluto Timer Lite

This app calculates and notifies you of 'Pluto Time,' a brief period each day when Earth's illumination matches high noon on Pluto. It offers location-based timing, comparison for different cities, and customizable notifications.

Highlights
  • Automatic Pluto Time calculation
  • Location-based timing
  • Compare Pluto Times globally
  • Customizable notifications
  • Dynamic and static location options
  • Accurate planetary textures
Features
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[ "Houston, we have a free version!" ] Pluto orbits on the fringes of our solar system, billions of miles away. Sunlight is much weaker on Pluto than on Earth, yet it isn't completely dark. For just a moment near dawn and dusk each day, the illumination on Earth matches that of high noon on Pluto. We call this Pluto Time. See when your next Pluto Time occurs! • Automatically calculate the next Pluto Time based on your location. • Receive live timing updates and interact with accurate planetary textures. Compare Pluto Times for different cities around the world! • Swap between dynamic (accurate geopositioning) and static locations in the Where Are You? tab. • Choose from over 500 preset cities/regions. Choose when and how to be notified! • Configure notifications and clock formats in the Settings tab. • Enabling notifications "Before Midday" will notify you when Pluto Times occur before 12 PM noon. • Enabling notifications "After Midday" will notify you when Pluto Times occur after 12 PM noon.

About

MoonSet

Features
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Stop guessing and start syncing. MoonSet is the dedicated tool for watch collectors to perfectly calibrate their mechanical moonphase complications. The problem: You haven't worn your watch in a few days. The movement stopped. Now, how many times do you need to press that tiny corrector button to get the moon back in sync? The solution: MoonSet. We give you the "One Number"—the exact count of actuations needed to match today’s lunar cycle. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open MoonSet or check your Home Screen Widget. 2. See the number (e.g., "14 days since Full Moon"). 3. Use your stylus to press the corrector button that many times. Done. Your watch is perfectly accurate. DESIGNED FOR WATCH ENTHUSIASTS MoonSet is built for anyone who appreciates mechanical precision. Whether you’re setting a perpetual calendar or a simple lunar sub-dial, our interface replicates the classic dual-moon disk design found on the world’s finest timepieces. ASTRONOMICAL ACCURACY We don’t just use a generic calendar. MoonSet utilizes high-fidelity astronomical algorithms (Julian Date system) to track the 29.53-day synodic month. • Covers all 8 lunar phases. • Works 100% offline. • Zero server lag. PLAN YOUR ROTATION Use the built-in 4-year Lunar Calendar to see every upcoming Full Moon. Perfect for knowing exactly when your next "zero-point" window arrives to reset your collection. THE PURIST’S PROMISE We respect your privacy and your focus. • No Ads. • No Subscriptions. • No In-App Purchases. • No Tracking.

Screenshots

Pluto Timer Lite4 screens
MoonSet4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pluto Timer Lite and MoonSet are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pluto Timer Lite versus MoonSet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPluto Timer LiteMoonSet
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShawn GallagherOr Ego

In-app purchases

None

Pluto Timer Lite

No in-app purchases

None

MoonSet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pluto Timer Lite free?
Pluto Timer Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MoonSet free?
MoonSet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pluto Timer Lite or MoonSet have ads?
Neither Pluto Timer Lite nor MoonSet shows ads.

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