# MoonMap vs False Color Viewer

The clearest difference is monetization model: False Color Viewer at free with in-app purchases against MoonMap's subscription. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MoonMap sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per 3 months and False Color Viewer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MoonMap against 5.0 for False Color Viewer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

MoonMap ships an update every 5 days, False Color Viewer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MoonMap | False Color Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonmap/id6758818003/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/false-color-viewer/id6761836595/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 147 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.5** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dario Lozano Thornton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855332175) | [Bagging Groceries](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725636608) |

## What reviewers say

### MoonMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonmap/id6758818003)

This app acts as a media server for lighting control, playing video and complex effects on DMX or CRMX fixtures. It integrates with industry-standard consoles and offers advanced fixture control, including per-fixture dimming and color curves. Supports various video formats and network protocols for seamless playback.

**Highlights:** Video playback on DMX/CRMX fixtures, sACN/Art-Net and HDMI media server, Integration with industry consoles, Per-fixture dimming and color curves, Support for multiple video formats, WiFi and Ethernet connectivity, Camera input and generator support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MoonMap Artist – 3 Months | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| MoonMap Show – 3 Months | $74.99 | per 3 months |
| MoonMap Show – Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| Pro 7-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Artist 7-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Show 7-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Upgrade Artist to Show | $99.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Show to Pro | $349.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Artist to Pro | $449.99 | one-time |
| MoonMap Pro – Lifetime | $599.99 | one-time |


### False Color Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/false-color-viewer/id6761836595)

Analyze exposure in photos and videos with customizable false color overlays. Compare original footage to false color views and switch between different exposure systems. Rendering is done locally, ensuring only selected media is imported for analysis.

**Highlights:** False color overlays, Exposure inspection, Compare original and false color, Switch exposure systems, Local rendering, Selective media import

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MoonMap free?

MoonMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is False Color Viewer free?

False Color Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MoonMap or False Color Viewer?

MoonMap and False Color Viewer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do MoonMap or False Color Viewer have ads?

Neither MoonMap nor False Color Viewer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MoonMap or False Color Viewer?

MoonMap ships an update every 5 days, and False Color Viewer every 3 days. Most recently, MoonMap was updated on November 5, 2026 and False Color Viewer on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*