MoonReader vs Planetary Hours by Planetaro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Planetary Hours by Planetaro
This app calculates planetary hours based on your location, dividing each day into unequal segments ruled by classical planets. It helps you align activities with celestial energies and track moon phases. Widgets and notifications keep you informed.
- Planetary hours and moon calendar
- Lock and home screen widgets
- Apple Watch complications
- Notifications for selected hours
- Calendar syncing
- Live Activities integration
- Multiple themes
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Planetaro is a powerful planetary hours calculator and moon‑phase calendar that syncs with your location to divide each day into unequal hours from sunrise to sunset. Track which of the seven classical planets—Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury and Moon—rules each hour, and align your activities with their energies. Now featuring Moon Sign tracking and Void of Course (VOC) alerts to help you time your life with even greater precision. Stay in tune with the sky: • Planetary hours & moon calendar — view rulership and lunar phases at a glance • Moon Sign & VOC tracking – Identify the current lunar zodiac sign and avoid the "Void of Course" periods when planning new projects. • Lock & home screen widgets for iPhone and iPad, plus Apple Watch complications • Siri and Shortcuts – ask for the current planetary hour, Moon phase, void of course or your best hours, hands-free • Notifications for selected planetary hours so you never miss a moment • Multiple themes and automatic or manual location selection • Universal app: works seamlessly on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch Based on the ancient Star of the Magi principle, Planetaro helps you make the most of your time by showing favorable and unfavorable moments for different activities. Explore the planetary clock that gave rise to the names of the days of the week and discover a timeless tool for self‑awareness, scheduling and astrology. Learn more at www.planetaro.com. — Terms & Conditions https://planetaro.com/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy https://planetaro.com/planetaro-planetary-hours-widget-privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MoonReader at none against Planetary Hours by Planetaro's 3. MoonReader also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Planetary Hours by Planetaro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Planetary Hours by Planetaro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MoonReader asks for nothing beyond the download.
Planetary Hours by Planetaro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planetary Hours by Planetaro has 1.6K 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 71% of Planetary Hours by Planetaro's.
MoonReader ships an update every 6 months, Planetary Hours by Planetaro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MoonReader | Planetary Hours by Planetaro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (204 ratings) | 4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | 71.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 204 | 1.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Horosco | Muhammed Tanriverdi |
Customer experience
MoonReader
Planetary Hours by Planetaro
User reviews
MoonReader
From 204 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Planetary Hours by Planetaro
From 1.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐️ Excellent app
- 🌟 Helpful for planning
- 🌍 Useful for astrology/spirituality
- 🕰️ Accurate planetary hour tracking
- 💻 Great widget and complication
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🌐 Lack of language options
- 📆 Limited calendar view
- 🔄 Inconsistent widget updates
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
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)
Planetary Hours by Planetaro
Reported bugs
2 issues- Planetary days/hours displayed incorrectly
- Subscription issues and refund problems
Requested features
4 requests- Add moon phase information
- Expand calendar view to weekly/monthly
- Improve planetary hour notifications
- Provide option for free/one-time purchase
In-app purchases
MoonReader
No in-app purchases
Planetary Hours by Planetaro
- Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
- Annual Plan7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$49.99
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