Comparison

MoonReader vs Full Moon Phase

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

Head to head
About

MoonReader

Discover celestial events with detailed information on moon phases, transits, and planetary movements. Track astronomical occurrences for the next 50 years, including supermoons and Mercury retrograde periods. Enjoy a sense of flow and connection to the cosmos.

Highlights
  • Celestial event tracking (2010-2060)
  • Transit charts for events
  • Moon phase information
  • Perigee and Super Moon data
  • Void of course moon times
  • Constellation movement tracking
  • Mercury retrograde dates
Features
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It was summarized in simple a lot of information you need to charm of the moon. Even a little time, you can enjoy a sense of flow reading the information of the star. [Celestial events] The recorded 50 years of 2010-2060. Transit chart when its comes to each event. - Date and time of the affirmations - Date and time the moon phase (new moon / first quarter / full moon / bottom chord) - The perigee pass date and time of the most recent and the distance of the Moon Super Moon judgment in each month during phase - Date and time of the void time - Date and time of the constellations move of the month - Date and time of the constellations move the sun - Date and time of Mercury retrograde

About

Full Moon Phase

Track the current moon phase and astrological sign with daily insights into its influence on your mood and actions. Receive timely notifications for moon sign changes and view detailed lunar calendars. Offers widgets for your home screen and personalized astrological predictions.

Highlights
  • Current moon phase and sign
  • Notifications for moon sign changes
  • Astrological influence predictions
  • Monthly moon phase calendar
  • Home screen widgets
  • Countdown to next full/new moon
Features
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Full Moon shows the current moon phase and current moon sign astrology chart in a beautiful user interface. This is the moon app for you - now you will know how the moon influences you directly - and you can download it now. It shows: • Countdown of the number of days until the next full moon • You are notified at the exact moment the moon moves into a new astrological sign, customised for your timezone. • Advance warning notifications 24 hours before every Full and New Moon • The current moon sign - the astrological sign the moon is currently transiting through • Full current month calendar view showing the moon phases, Full and New Moon days for all users. • Mercury retrograde - see at a glance when Mercury is retrograde and what it means • Void of course moon - know when the moon is void of course, and when the next one starts • The current elemental influence - Earth, Air, Fire or Water • Widgets - Beautiful widgets for display on your home screen • Southern hemisphere? Flip the moon to match your sky — no location access needed • The current phase of the moon and a beautiful 3D-rendered moon - detailed and realistic. • An astrological prediction of how the position of the moon affects you now - will you be more daring, impulsive, sensual, nurturing, passionate, playful or spontaneous today? • The next moon sign and the exact time the moon will move into the next sign - what changes will it bring to your day? • Countdown of the number of days until the next new moon • Percentage of the moon illuminated by the sun • Daily guidance for love, work and gardening, plus the best days for a hair cut, colour or removal for Premium users. • Future and past months calendar views for Premium users. • Full and New Moon Signs for future and past dates for Premium users. • Future and past Exact Moon Phase times for Premium users. • Future and past Moon Signs and sign change times for Premium users. • Ask Siri: the current phase, moon sign, next full or new moon, mercury retrograde and more • Full beautiful support for iPad in Landscape and Portrait • For your privacy, access to your location is not required Only this app tells you directly how the moon influences you. Download it now. Terms of Use : https://fascinatingprojects.com.au/termsfullmoon/

Screenshots

MoonReader4 screens
Full Moon Phase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MoonReader at none against Full Moon Phase's 5. MoonReader also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). Full Moon Phase's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price 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. Full Moon Phase sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MoonReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Full Moon Phase holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Full Moon Phase has 20K ratings behind it against 204, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of MoonReader's written reviews are positive against 77% of Full Moon Phase's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MoonReader ships an update every 6 months, Full Moon Phase monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
MoonReader versus Full Moon Phase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoonReaderFull Moon Phase
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (204 ratings)4.8 (20K ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.8% of reviews76.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20420K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB62 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHoroscoFascinating Projects

Customer experience

MoonReader

All ratings204 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive64.8%
Neutral19.3%
Negative15.9%

Full Moon Phase

All ratings20,400 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews232 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral6.0%
Negative17.2%

User reviews

MoonReader

From 204 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🌟 Provides useful astrological information
  • 🎯 Tracks void of course moons
  • 🗓️ Tracks Mercury retrogrades
  • 🌙 Tracks moon phases (new/full)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Void of course times sometimes confusing
  • 🐛 Scrolling direction is counterintuitive (upwards)
  • 🐛 Some users find it difficult to understand without prior knowledge
  • 🐛 Spelling errors in English text (e.g., Quoter vs. Quarter)
  • 🐛 Ads are distracting and annoying

Full Moon Phase

From 20K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Accurate moon phase tracking
  • 🔔 Helpful notifications for moon sign changes
  • 💫 Beautiful and intuitive design
  • 🗓️ Convenient calendar integration
  • 🌙 Useful for spiritual/astrological practices

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paywall for advanced features
  • 🌍 Inaccurate for Southern Hemisphere locations
  • 🔍 Limited information without premium subscription
  • 🔀 Confusing in-app purchase options
  • 🙄 Intrusive ads in free version

Bugs and requests

MoonReader

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 31st day of the month is missing in some months
  • Void time is off by about an hour for some users
  • Void time start and finish times can be confusing
  • Notifications not working
  • App crashes on iOS
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  • Scrolling position resets after switching apps
  • Missing horoscope menu
  • February only has 27 days for one user
  • Spelling error: 'Quoter' instead of 'Quarter'
  • App does not translate to English as advertised

Requested features

22 requests
  • Incorporate alerts for moon changing sign and entering VOC
  • Add a calendar view
  • Increase the limit for notification settings
  • Add a memo/diary function
  • Add a widget
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  • Add option to turn on notifications for all transits
  • Add option for calendar-style display
  • Add option to sort events (ascending/descending)
  • Add explanation for "affirmation" period
  • Include other planetary ingresses
  • Add translation to Brazilian Portuguese
  • Link with Google Calendar
  • Add a 12-hour clock option
  • Add shadow periods for Mercury retrograde
  • Provide circular Ephemeris
  • Make the app usable offline
  • Add a paid version to remove ads
  • Add explanation for astrological terms
  • Make all notifications default
  • Add a calendar view showing a full month on one screen
  • Make the app more intuitive for users without astrology expertise
  • Add eclipse information (solar and lunar)

Full Moon Phase

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect moon phase display compared to real-world observations
  • App crashes when accessing certain features
  • Subscription charges without user consent

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add notifications for eclipses and moon void-of-course periods
  • Provide more astrological insights and interpretations
  • Allow customization of moon phase/sign display
  • Integrate with calendar apps for moon event scheduling
  • Improve location detection and support for global users

In-app purchases

None

MoonReader

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Full Moon Phase

Subscriptions4
  • Get Full Moon at its best$2.991 Month
  • Full Moon Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Get Full Moon at its best3 Days trial$20.491 Year
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  • Full Moon Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Upgrade$34.99

Questions

Is MoonReader free?
MoonReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Full Moon Phase free?
Full Moon Phase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MoonReader or Full Moon Phase?
Full Moon Phase is rated higher. MoonReader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 204 ratings, while Full Moon Phase averages 4.8 from 20K ratings.
Do MoonReader or Full Moon Phase have ads?
MoonReader shows ads; Full Moon Phase does not.
Which is updated more often, MoonReader or Full Moon Phase?
MoonReader ships an update every 6 months, and Full Moon Phase monthly. Most recently, MoonReader was updated on September 19, 2026 and Full Moon Phase on September 23, 2026.

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