# Weather Clock Widget vs Moon Phase & Widgets

The clearest difference is monetization model: Weather Clock Widget at free with in-app purchases against Moon Phase & Widgets's subscription. Weather Clock Widget also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Moon Phase & Widgets's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather Clock Widget sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Moon Phase & Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Weather Clock Widget against 4.7 for Moon Phase & Widgets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 6.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Weather Clock Widget's written reviews are positive against 68% of Moon Phase & Widgets's.

Weather Clock Widget ships an update every 2 months, Moon Phase & Widgets every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather Clock Widget | Moon Phase & Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-clock-widget/id925334909/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-and-widgets-lunar/id1141720421/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K | **6.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.8% of reviews** | 68.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#101** |
| Size | 173 MB | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elecont LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401533969) | [Bjorn Jenssen](https://appshunter.io/developer/590354152) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather Clock Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-clock-widget/id925334909)

Display a smart, animated clock with hour-by-hour weather forecasts directly on your home screen. Get essential weather information at a glance, personalize your devices, and even share live weather updates.

**Highlights:** Live Weather Clock widget, Hour-by-hour weather forecast, Home screen and lock screen integration, Apple Watch app and complications, Customizable themes and icon sets, iMessage Weather app, Siri support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Apple Watch app | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 🚀 Accurate
- 👍 Beautiful design
- 👍 Simple and functional
- 👍 Informative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't get it to work
- 🐛 Ads block the screen
- 🐛 Inaccurate weather information
- 🐛 Widget doesn't work
- 🐛 Clock shows wrong time

**Reported bugs**

- Widget loses time
- Weather information is inaccurate
- App shows sun at night in wrong hemisphere

**Requested features**

- Show weather readings for early morning hours
- Add sunrise/sunset times
- Allow custom background or color options
- Ability to pin the widget to the home screen
- Add more location options


### Moon Phase & Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-phase-and-widgets-lunar/id1141720421)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Grossing · Weather, #103 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Track the current moon phase, moonrise/moonset times, and celestial events with stunning accuracy. Explore past and future lunar data, illumination, and zodiac signs. Personalize your device with interactive widgets and receive timely notifications.

**Highlights:** Current moon phase tracking, Moonrise and moonset times, Full Moon, New Moon, and Eclipse alerts, Real-time 3D Moon rendering, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Lunar Zodiac sign information, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Version Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lunar Phase Widget Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌙 Beautiful moon phase display
- 📊 Comprehensive moon data
- 🔍 Accurate moon tracking
- 🎨 Elegant and intuitive interface
- 🕰️ Helpful moon rise/set times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for key features like widgets
- 🤔 Confusing transition to paid model
- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in moon phase data
- 🤖 Issues with app and widget compatibility
- 🔄 Slow or inconsistent app updates

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect waxing/waning moon display
- Widget disappearing or not working
- Calendar dates not syncing correctly
- App crashes or freezes on launch

**Requested features**

- Lunar zodiac sign information
- Customizable widget options
- Offline mode for moon data
- Notifications for key moon events
- Integration with other astronomy apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather Clock Widget free?

Weather Clock Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Moon Phase & Widgets free?

Moon Phase & Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Weather Clock Widget or Moon Phase & Widgets?

Moon Phase & Widgets is rated higher. Weather Clock Widget averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Moon Phase & Widgets averages 4.7 from 6.4K ratings.

### Do Weather Clock Widget or Moon Phase & Widgets have ads?

Weather Clock Widget shows ads; Moon Phase & Widgets does not.

### Which is updated more often, Weather Clock Widget or Moon Phase & Widgets?

Weather Clock Widget ships an update every 2 months, and Moon Phase & Widgets every 9 days. Most recently, Weather Clock Widget was updated on September 27, 2026 and Moon Phase & Widgets on September 25, 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.*