Moon Phases vs US Calendar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Moon Phases
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Know tonightβs Moon. Plan your next moonlit night. No subscription: Pro is a one-time purchase. 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 todayβs 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. Every full moon, named The Wolf, Pink, Harvest and Beaver Moons each have their own painting and story. See how many days until the next one, share it, and on full moon night start a moonrise countdown on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Full moon alerts can play an optional howl. Start free β’ Tonightβs phase and countdowns to the next full and new moon β’ Local moonrise, transit and moonset times β’ Todayβs Sun/Moon horizon chart and a lunar calendar preview β’ Upcoming solar and lunar eclipse dates β’ This monthβs named full moon and its story β’ Optional moonrise, full moon eve, new moon eve and eclipse reminders β’ A featured illustrated Moon Story, with sources for further reading Go further with Pro One purchase, no subscription: β’ Remove ads β’ Explore full monthly and annual lunar calendars β’ Browse the seven-day phase forecast β’ Add Home Screen and Lock Screen moon widgets β’ Plan photography with golden- and blue-hour times β’ Read all twelve illustrated Moon Stories β’ 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://pocketgrove.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://pocketgrove.com/privacy/
US Calendar
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US Calendar: Holidays and School Holidays A calendar app with United States public holidays and school holidays by state. Features: >All Public Holidays: Federal holidays and state-specific holidays across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. View holidays for your state or all states. >School Holidays: School holiday periods by state, clearly marked on the calendar. Toggle school holidays on/off in settings. >State Selection: Filter holidays by your state or view all. Choose from Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, or District of Columbia. >Personal Notes: Add notes to any date to track events, reminders, and important information. Notes are stored locally on your device. >Notifications: Set reminders for your notes to never miss important events. >Year View: Navigate quickly to any month or year. >Offline Access: All holiday data is included in the appβno internet required. >Dark Mode: Light and dark themes available. Useful for planning daily activities and staying informed about public and school holidays across the United States.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: US Calendar at none against Moon Phases's 1. US Calendar also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Moon Phases sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. US Calendar asks for nothing beyond the download.
Moon Phases ships an update every 3 weeks, US Calendar every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Moon Phases | US Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pocket Grove Ltd | Poornima Arachchige |
In-app purchases
Moon Phases
- Moon Phases Pro$2.99
US Calendar
No in-app purchases
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