Comparison

Moontra vs Moon Phases Calendar Pro

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

Head to head
About

Moontra

Track the moon's phases and celestial events with this lunar companion. It provides real-time moon phase information, upcoming full and new moons, and eclipse tracking. Stay connected to the lunar cycle with a simple and elegant interface.

Highlights
  • Real-time moon phase viewing
  • Full moon and new moon tracking
  • Eclipse event discovery
  • Lunar calendar dates
  • Optional event notifications
  • Sky insights
Features
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Moontra – Your Lunar Companion Discover today’s moon phase, follow the lunar calendar, and stay aligned with celestial events. Moontra helps you: • View real-time moon phases • Explore upcoming full moons, new moons & eclipses • Track lunar calendar dates • Receive optional moon event notifications • Understand sky insights in a simple, elegant interface Whether you love astronomy, astrology, or simply watching the night sky, Moontra keeps you connected to the rhythm of the moon.

About

Moon Phases Calendar Pro

Features
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Tonight's moon, illuminated to scale — plus the next full and new moon so you know dark-sky nights. - Tonight's exact illumination, to scale - Next full and new moon dates - 30-day moon calendar (Pro) - Lunar planting and viewing tips (Pro) - Beautiful dark sky aesthetic Who it's for For stargazers, dark-sky photographers, gardeners following lunar planting and the curious. Subscription Premium is available as a monthly ($4.99) or yearly ($19.99) subscription. Subscriptions auto-renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You can cancel anytime in your Apple ID Subscription Settings. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Privacy: everything stays on your device by default. No analytics SDKs, no cross-app tracking. Privacy policy at https://bestpaid.app/legal/privacy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Moontra4 screens
Moon Phases Calendar Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Moontra at none against Moon Phases Calendar Pro's 4. Moontra also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Moon Phases Calendar Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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. Moon Phases Calendar Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Moontra asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Moontra ships an update every 3 weeks, Moon Phases Calendar Pro every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Moontra versus Moon Phases Calendar Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoontraMoon Phases Calendar Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVeronica GutierrezVasilii Polovnikov

In-app purchases

None

Moontra

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Moon Phases Calendar Pro

Subscriptions3
  • Premium · 1 week3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Premium · 1 month3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium · 1 year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium · Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Moontra free?
Moontra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moon Phases Calendar Pro free?
Moon Phases Calendar Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Moontra or Moon Phases Calendar Pro have ads?
Moontra shows ads; Moon Phases Calendar Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Moontra or Moon Phases Calendar Pro?
Moontra ships an update every 3 weeks, and Moon Phases Calendar Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Moontra was updated on October 31, 2026 and Moon Phases Calendar Pro on October 31, 2026.

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