# Simple Moon Widget vs Moonspan

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Moon Widget at none against Moonspan's 4. Simple Moon Widget also leads on chart position (#138 vs unranked) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). Moonspan's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Moonspan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Simple Moon Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

Moonspan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Moon Widget has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Simple Moon Widget ships an update every 10 days, Moonspan every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Moon Widget | Moonspan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-moon-widget/id6759468614/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonspan-moon-phase-and-lunar/id6814870297/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Perrotta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494647722) | [Swapnanil Dhol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448345447) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Moon Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-moon-widget/id6759468614)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This widget displays a photorealistic image of the moon, accurately reflecting its current phase. It also provides upcoming full and new moon dates, along with daily moonrise and moonset times for your location.

**Highlights:** Photorealistic moon image, Current moon phase display, Next full and new moon dates, Daily moonrise and moonset times, Location-based accuracy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Moonspan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonspan-moon-phase-and-lunar/id6814870297)

Explore the moon with a realistic 3D model and detailed lunar calendar. Track moon phases, eclipses, and celestial events. Journal your observations with photos and mood tracking, integrating with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D moon model, Lunar calendar and phase tracking, Eclipse countdowns, Private moon journaling, Widgets and Live Activities, Apple Intelligence integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Moon Widget free?

Simple Moon Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Moonspan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Moon Widget or Moonspan?

Moonspan is rated higher. Simple Moon Widget averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Moonspan averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Simple Moon Widget or Moonspan have ads?

Neither Simple Moon Widget nor Moonspan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Moon Widget or Moonspan?

Simple Moon Widget ships an update every 10 days, and Moonspan every 5 days. Most recently, Simple Moon Widget was updated on October 28, 2026 and Moonspan on October 26, 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.*