Comparison

hellocetus vs Moon Phase Widget MNB Mate

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

Head to head
About

hellocetus

Track celestial events like supermoons, moon phases, and planet positions with this astronomy calendar. Plan observations, get local sun and moon times, and explore detailed sky data.

Highlights
  • Supermoon calendar with long-range dates
  • Daily moon phase and illumination tracking
  • Local sun and moon times
  • Planet position comparison
  • Save observation notes and reminders
  • Optional astronomy event alerts
Features
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hellocetus is an astronomy calendar for planning supermoons, following Moon phases, checking local Sun and Moon times, and comparing planet positions. Browse long-range events or open today’s sky data in one focused app. Plan ahead with the supermoon calendar • Browse long-range supermoon dates and astronomy events by year • See exact local event times and countdowns for upcoming supermoons • Explore Supermoons, Micromoons, Blue Moons, Black Moons, Harvest Moons, Hunter’s Moons, Blood Moons, Super New Moons, and Micro New Moons • Find solar and lunar eclipse dates in the same event calendar Follow the Moon day by day • View a monthly calendar with each day’s Moon phase and illumination • Open full moon details with the local event time, moonrise, moonset, city, time zone, and sky position • Check today’s moonrise, moonset, phase, illumination, and lunar angle • Save observation notes, plans, and reminders directly on calendar dates • Receive optional alerts one hour before supported astronomy events Compare planets and the sky • Switch between Local Sky, Earth-centered, and Sun-centered planet views • Compare altitude, azimuth, brightness, longitude, latitude, distance, right ascension, declination, and elongation • Follow short-term planetary motion with timeline views • Use a selected city or saved GPS location for local calculations • Compare standout constellations above the horizon across countries and representative cities • Explore planet surface previews in a clean globe-style interface Daily Sun and Moon information Check sunrise, sunset, total daylight, day-length change, moonrise, moonset, phase, and illumination at a glance. hellocetus brings long-range planning and everyday sky data into one focused experience. Free and Premium hellocetus includes advertising. Optional monthly, yearly, or lifetime Premium removes ads and unlocks the Home Screen full moon widget. Current products, localized prices, renewal details, and purchase terms are shown in the app before purchase. Available in 22 supported languages. Terms of Service: https://hellocetus.com/terms/ Apple Standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Moon Phase Widget MNB Mate

Features
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Moon Phase Widget helps you see the current moon age, illumination, phase name, and upcoming full and new moons at a glance. Features: - Today's moon phase with moon age and illumination - Monthly moon calendar with day-by-day detail - Approximate moonrise and moonset based on on-device location settings - iOS widgets for Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy - iPad-friendly layout with large widget previews - Optional settings sync using the user's platform account - No ads, analytics, tracking, or developer-operated server

Screenshots

hellocetus4 screens
Moon Phase Widget MNB Mate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: hellocetus at 15.0 against Moon Phase Widget MNB Mate'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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
hellocetus versus Moon Phase Widget MNB Mate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterhellocetusMoon Phase Widget MNB Mate
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWaitcleManabi Mate LLC

In-app purchases

None

hellocetus

No in-app purchases

None

Moon Phase Widget MNB Mate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is hellocetus free?
hellocetus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moon Phase Widget MNB Mate free?
Moon Phase Widget MNB Mate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do hellocetus or Moon Phase Widget MNB Mate have ads?
Neither hellocetus nor Moon Phase Widget MNB Mate shows ads.

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