MoonSet vs setting.watch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MoonSet
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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.
setting.watch
This app helps watch enthusiasts set their timepieces accurately by providing clear displays for GMT, 24-hour time, moon phases, and DST. It also offers step-by-step guides for digital watches and allows tracking of mechanical watch accuracy over time. Users receive timely notifications for DST changes and end-of-month adjustments.
- Accurate watch setting
- GMT and 24-hour time displays
- Moonphase and DST tracking
- Digital watch setting guides
- Mechanical watch accuracy tracking
- DST change notifications
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Hacking Seconds (setting.watch) is a quick reference app for watch enthusiasts. Set any watch accurately with clear displays for GMT, 24-hour time, moonphase, and DST transitions. Includes step-by-step setting guides for popular digital watches. Track your mechanical watches' accuracy over time and spot regulation drift. Interactive bezels and dials with haptic feedback let you spin dive bezels and adjust GMT complications just like the real thing. Get notified before DST changes and at the end of short months so your watches stay accurate. All data stays on your device. No tracking, no account required. Free. No ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: setting.watch at 15.1 against MoonSet's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | MoonSet | setting.watch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Or Ego | ChiComp |
In-app purchases
MoonSet
No in-app purchases
setting.watch
No in-app purchases









