Best 6 Moon Phase Apps in 2026: Feature Comparison

MOON - Current Moon Phase is the best overall moon phase app, based on its verified App Store listing. It offers date lookup, event countdowns, notifications, and a Webby Awards 2017 honoree badge. This list covers six mobile apps: five are iOS only, and one runs on both iPhone and Android.

Quick comparison table

The two "My Moon Phase" entries are separate listings with similar names. Details come from store and developer listings, not hands-on testing.

1. MOON - Current Moon Phase

Best for: checking the moon on any date and getting alerts ahead of time.

This app shows the current phase, or what the moon will look like on a date you pick. It also lists countdowns to moon events, plus notifications. The standout is the listing's claim that it was a Best User Experience honoree at the Webby Awards 2017. iOS only.

2. Moon Phases and Lunar Calendar

Best for: people who want moon and sun times in their calendar.

Kinetic Stars made this one. It shows the current phase, moon age, moonrise and moonset times, and the next full moon. The best part is that it adds moon and sun events straight to your calendar, so you don't have to reopen the app. iOS only.

3. My Moon Phase - Lunar Calendar

Best for: a dark, clean look when you check lunar info at night.

The listing covers the current moon cycle, moonrise and moonset times, and the next full moon. It also mentions moon photography extras, but the listing excerpt doesn't say more. The dark design is what sets it apart. It's iOS only, and it's separate from the jrustonapps "My Moon Phase."

4. Luna Solaria

Best for: anyone who needs a moon phase app on both iPhone and Android.

Luna Solaria is a moon phases app with its own page on the Moon Connection site. Its standout is availability on both platforms, and it's the only one on this list that has it. Feature details beyond that are thin in the supplied listing, so check the page. It suits households with mixed devices.

5. My Moon Phase

Best for: iPhone users who prefer going through the developer's own page.

This moon phase app comes from jrustonapps, and the developer's page is the official link. It is not the same listing as "My Moon Phase - Lunar Calendar." Its main draw is that direct developer source, though few features are verified here. iOS only.

6. Moon Phases Deluxe

Best for: iPhone users who want a simple moon phase app from the App Store.

Moon Phases Deluxe is listed on the App Store as a moon phase app. The link goes to the Polish storefront. The "Deluxe" name is the standout, and the listing gives little else to verify. Check the current feature list and price before you download.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best free moon phase app?

Pricing changes, so check each store listing before you download. MOON - Current Moon Phase, our top overall pick, is the place to start. We can't say any of these apps is free without evidence.

Do any of these work on Android?

Luna Solaria is the only option listed for both iOS and Android. The other five are iOS in the supplied listings.

Can a moon phase app show moonrise and moonset times?

Yes. Moon Phases and Lunar Calendar and My Moon Phase - Lunar Calendar both list those times. Check the other listings before assuming the same.

Can I see the moon on a future date?

MOON - Current Moon Phase lists a date lookup for seeing the moon on a chosen date. Check the other apps' listings for the same feature.

The verdict

MOON - Current Moon Phase is the strongest overall pick. You get a date view, countdowns, notifications, and Webby honoree status.

Moon Phases and Lunar Calendar is the runner-up for moon age, rise and set times, and calendar syncing. Luna Solaria is the pick for Android users.

These rankings rest on listings, not hands-on testing.