Moon Phases vs WeldKit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Moon Phases
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Know tonight’s Moon. Plan your next moonlit night. Check the current moon phase, see when the next full moon arrives, and find local moonrise and moonset times. Moon Phases brings these everyday answers together with a cinematic Moon shaped by NASA lunar terrain, soft skies and the faint glow of earthshine. Tonight, at a glance See illumination, Moon age and distance. Follow the Sun and Moon on today’s interactive horizon chart, check sunrise and sunset, and use the Moon compass to find its direction. Save cities to check the Moon away from home. Current weather appears when available. Start free • Tonight’s phase and countdowns to the next full and new moon • Local moonrise, transit and moonset times • Today’s Sun/Moon horizon chart and a lunar calendar preview • Upcoming solar and lunar eclipse dates • Optional moonrise, full moon eve, new moon eve and eclipse reminders • A featured illustrated Moon Story, with sources for further reading Go further with Pro One purchase, no subscription: • Remove ads • Explore full monthly and annual lunar calendars • Browse the seven-day phase forecast • Add Home Screen and Lock Screen moon widgets • Plan photography with golden- and blue-hour times • Read all twelve illustrated Moon Stories • Choose Moon colours and imagery, and use alternative calendars Made for iPhone and iPad, with light and dark appearances and layouts that adapt to larger text. Moon and Sun calculations run on your device. Weather and city search require an internet connection. The free version contains ads. Terms of Use: https://www.cong-le.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.cong-le.com/privacy.html
WeldKit
This app provides essential welding calculations and reference tools for professionals. It offers a free MIG calculator and unlocks seven additional calculators with a one-time purchase, eliminating subscriptions. Designed for speed and ease of use in shop or field environments, it helps users dial in settings and work with greater confidence.
- MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core calculators
- Plasma Cutting and Heat Input calculators
- Weld Cost Estimator
- Preheat Temperature Calculator
- Fast, simple interface
- Imperial and metric support
- No accounts required
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WeldKit is a practical welding calculator app built for fabricators, welders, and shop use. Get fast, no-nonsense welding math and reference tools in one place. Start with the free MIG calculator, then unlock 7 more calculators with a one-time purchase. No subscription. Whether you're in the shop, in the field, or setting up a machine for the first time, WeldKit helps you dial in settings faster and work with more confidence. Included calculators: • MIG Welding Calculator (Free) • TIG Welding Calculator • Stick Welding Calculator • Flux-Core Calculator • Plasma Cutting Calculator • Heat Input Calculator • Weld Cost Estimator • Preheat Temperature Calculator Built for real-world use: • Fast, simple interface • Imperial and metric support • No accounts or logins required • Designed for quick setup and jobsite use • Built for speed — no fluff Why WeldKit: • Multiple welding calculators in one clean app • Useful for fabricators, welders, and shop work • Quick starting points for common welding setups • Practical tools without clutter or wasted time Unlock WeldKit Pro to get all 8 calculators with a one-time purchase. Built by a fabricator, for fabricators.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: WeldKit at 15.1 against Moon Phases's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Phases sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and WeldKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Moon Phases ships an update monthly, WeldKit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Moon Phases | WeldKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pocket Grove Ltd | Mark Laporte |
In-app purchases
Moon Phases
- Moon Phases Pro$2.99
WeldKit
- WeldKit Pro$9.99









