# emo+ vs Moon Rise

The clearest difference is rating: Moon Rise at 4.7 against emo+'s 3.7. Moon Rise also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 40 months) and ratings volume (13 vs 3). emo+'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. emo+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Moon Rise sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Moon Rise holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 13 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

emo+ ships an update every 40 months, Moon Rise every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | emo+ | Moon Rise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emo-plus/id823964030/reviews) | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-rise-sleep-sounds/id6779818622/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [whitez](https://appshunter.io/developer/548591356) | [Fireflow Creative Collective LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755305724) |

## What reviewers say

### emo+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emo-plus/id823964030)

A graphic memo application that allows users to create visual notes using various tools like pens, text, and shapes. It supports background layers from photos or maps and offers a Pro mode for expanded features.

**Highlights:** Pen and shape tools, Text input, Background layering (camera, photo, map, color), Grid snapping, Undo/Redo functionality, Unlimited saves (Pro Mode)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Mode | $7.99 | one-time |


### Moon Rise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-rise-sleep-sounds/id6779818622)

This app helps you fall asleep faster and wake up refreshed with calming soundscapes and a gentle sleep timer. Its twilight design is easy on the eyes, and optional bedtime reminders encourage winding down. It works with the screen locked and the app in the background.

**Highlights:** Calming soundscapes, Gentle sleep timer, Bedtime reminders, Dark mode design, Background operation, Noise masking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moon Rise Plus | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Moon Rise Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| Moon Rise Plus | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is emo+ free?

emo+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Moon Rise free?

Moon Rise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, emo+ or Moon Rise?

Moon Rise is rated higher. emo+ averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Moon Rise averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do emo+ or Moon Rise have ads?

Neither emo+ nor Moon Rise shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, emo+ or Moon Rise?

emo+ ships an update every 40 months, and Moon Rise every 3 weeks. Most recently, emo+ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Moon Rise on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*