# MoonReader vs MoonWise

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MoonReader at none against MoonWise's 5. MoonReader also leads on ratings volume (208 vs 31) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). MoonWise's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (91% vs 65%). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MoonWise sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MoonReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MoonReader against 4.7 for MoonWise. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MoonReader has 208 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of MoonReader's written reviews are positive against 91% of MoonWise's.

MoonReader ships an update every 6 months, MoonWise every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MoonReader | MoonWise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonreader/id921045502/reviews) | **[4.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonwise-lunar-and-ai-astrology/id6473527039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **208** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Horosco](https://appshunter.io/developer/555874531) | [Maksim Ponomarev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607821701) |

## What reviewers say

### MoonReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonreader/id921045502)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### MoonWise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonwise-lunar-and-ai-astrology/id6473527039)

This app provides a lunar calendar with void-of-course tracking and AI-powered astrological insights. It offers tarot readings, natal chart interpretations, and personalized cosmic timing recommendations. Plan your week with astronomical certainty and stunning visual effects.

**Highlights:** Void-of-course Moon tracking, AI-powered astrology assistant, Tarot card readings with AI guidance, Natal chart interpretations, Personalized cosmic timing, Real-time moon phase and zodiac positioning, Moonrise/moonset times

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Family Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Max Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Plan | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MoonReader free?

MoonReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MoonWise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MoonReader or MoonWise?

MoonWise is rated higher. MoonReader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while MoonWise averages 4.7 from 31 ratings.

### Do MoonReader or MoonWise have ads?

MoonReader shows ads; MoonWise does not.

### Which is updated more often, MoonReader or MoonWise?

MoonReader ships an update every 6 months, and MoonWise every 6 weeks. Most recently, MoonReader was updated on November 1, 2026 and MoonWise on November 4, 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.*