Moon vs Beuseful
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Moon
This app provides a private journal that syncs with lunar cycles. Track your moods, observe moon phases, and discover personal patterns over time with gentle reminders and customizable widgets.
- Private, device-only journaling
- Automatic moon phase tagging
- Current moon phase details
- Moonrise/moonset and sunrise/sunset times
- Yearly calendar of lunar events
- Mood tracking across lunar cycles
- Daily, full moon, and new moon reminders
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Moon-Journal is a private journal that moves with the phases of the Moon. Track tonight's phase, write down what's on your mind, and see how your moods shift across the lunar cycle. A CALM PLACE TO WRITE • Private, device-only journaling. Your entries never leave your device. • Each entry is automatically tagged to the Moon's current phase. • Note how you feel and build a simple daily writing habit. MOON PHASES, CLEARLY SHOWN • The current phase with its illumination, age, and distance from Earth. • Moonrise, moonset, sunrise, and sunset for your location. • A yearly calendar of full moons, new moons, supermoons, and eclipses. YOUR SKY ON THE HOME SCREEN • Moon Today shows the current phase and illumination. • Next Full Moon keeps the next full moon and its countdown close by. • Meteor Showers highlights active or upcoming showers, peak dates, and viewing times. • Upcoming Events brings together meteor showers, full and new moons, and the next season. Choose the event categories you want to see. • Pick a starry or plain dark background to suit your Home Screen. Widgets are available on iPhone and iPad with iOS 17 or iPadOS 17 or later, and are included with your subscription. PATTERNS OVER TIME • A moon-phase wheel maps your recorded moods across the cycle. • Personal insights highlight the phases when you tend to feel your best. • A clear, private overview of your emotional trends. No accounts, no sharing. GENTLE REMINDERS • Daily journal reminders with gentle reflection prompts. • Optional full moon and new moon notifications. • Alerts for eclipses and meteor showers, if you want them. • Choose exactly which reminders reach you and how far ahead. Moon-Journal Premium unlocks the full experience with a 7-day free trial for eligible subscribers. Subscriptions renew automatically and can be cancelled anytime in your App Store settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://moon-journal.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://moon-journal.com/privacy
Beuseful
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BeUseful helps you discover volunteering events, register for shifts, track your hours, and stay in touch with organizations. Browse events by category, save favorites, manage registrations, and see your contribution history in one place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beuseful at none against Moon's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Moon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Beuseful asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Moon | Beuseful |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phoenix Fire Technology LLC | Denis Sachmajev |
In-app purchases
Moon
- Moon Journal Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Moon Journal Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Beuseful
No in-app purchases








