Mooncast

Name: Mooncast
Rating: 4.8 (3615 reviews)
Author: Mathieu Routhier

by Mathieu Routhier

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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At a glance: $3.99

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Official categories

Weather
Lifestyle

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Key functions

Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
Family Sharing	Yes	Unknown	App Store	Store published

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Shown for US

Price: $3.99

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

Ratings & reviews

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4.8 3615 ratings · App Store

5/5Used a long time & love this app
This app is really perfect for me. It’s elegantly simple and intuitive, and allows me to easily see a range of future or past moon cycles for whatever date i wish quickly, and that i can scroll through. If you wish to have full and new moon alerts, the wolf howl chime is a really nice touch….and it’s one i definitely hear! I also like how the app names the moon phase and the % illumination of any particular date of interest including the current date. This is the one moon app i use regularly, as it is kept informative yet brief sticking to the basics - not astrology or anything like that.

Roxiepup6 · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Painful Periods Begone!
I am SO grateful for this app! I sought the help of an acupuncturist to help me with painful periods. After reviewing my health history she shared a number of observations, and the first was that my menstrual cycle was not aligned with the cycles of the Moon. She started me on a regimen of seed cycling, and to stay on top of that (among staying on top of, what I now call my Moonstral Cycle), I have been using the Mooncast app. Identifying the dates of the New Moon and the Full Moon is a cinch and happily today I can report that my hormones have balanced with the timing of the seeds and now my cycle is aligned with the Moon and my periods are relatively effortless! Thank you Mooncast!

HarrisFamilyRadio · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Widgets
I bought just for widgets and not where does it allow the installation even though the purchase description says it does. If I’m doing something wrong or I can use widgets after correcting I will change my review. After being advised on how to use widgets properly it works great. Some type of instructions with app could of been helpful. Thank you for your quick reply.

Mcgoldd · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Beautiful and Accurate
I love this App! I use it regularly. You get details about the major lunar phases along with high resolution images to reference the shape of all of the lunar phases. Bonus: it works on my apple watch to quickly access the current moon stage, new moon, full moon et al. You can even set a compilation to view the moon on the home screen. Highly recommend.

Haras Redins · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Moon phases make people crazy…
I love this app! As one who works with the public, it’s important to know when a New/Full moon is approaching. Call me crazy, but for some reason, the day or two before (or sometimes after), people are much harder to deal with. It’s good to know ahead of time what I’m in for!

life is a 4/5 · 31 Jul 2026

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Versions

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4.10.2
Added support for the new Apple Watch complications.
4.11.1
- upgraded to iOS 13 - added support for dark mode
4.12.1
- added a "Share" button.
4.12.3
minor UI improvements the Watch app can now run without the iPhone
4.9
When the screen is big enough, the day of the week is also printed in the forecast section.
5.0
- Mooncast now features various sizes of widgets for iOS 14.
5.0.1
- Mooncast now features various sizes of widgets for iOS 14.
5.0.2
Widget UI adjustments.
5.0.3
Resolved an issue with the complications in the watch app.
5.0.4
In the widget, support was added for the southern hemisphere.
5.0.5
UI adjustments
5.0.6
Corrected the information displayed in the widget.
5.0.7
Corrected the information displayed in the widget.
5.0.8
Corrected information displayed in the widget.
5.0.9
fixed the text displayed in the Apple Watch notifications
5.1.1
Added a version of the widget with no text.
6.0.1
With iOS 16, the current moon phase and moon forecasts can now be displayed as a Lock Screen Widget. Tapping the moon now temporarily hides the text and the buttons.
6.0.2
An issue was resolved regarding one of the circular Lock Screen Widgets.
6.0.3
A loading issue was resolved regarding the Notification Center Widget.
6.0.4
Minor issues with the widgets were resolved.
6.0.5
Minor issues with the widgets were resolved.
6.0.6
Improved text readability when large text sizes are used.
6.1.1
Added a version without text for the inline widget accessory.
7.0.0
This is a major update! - A new modern look. - The appearance is now more customizable. - New widgets and accessories have been added.
7.0.1 · 17 Feb 2026
- Improved the moon icons. - Minor bugfixes.

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Alternatives

Lunar - Moon Phase & Widgets — Same category + similar ratings
Moon Phase Calendar LunarSight — Same category + similar ratings

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Last verified: 31 Jul 2026
Sources: App Store

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