Moon Phase Calendarv1.60

Released January 1, 2026Major

Android

The latest major update introduced requested calendar and imagery features but triggered a 0.22 star decline in the average rating. While the app maintains a stable category rank of 172, the negative sentiment regarding notification frequency outweighs the gains from new functionality. The overall impact is negative due to the immediate friction caused by notification settings.

What changed

ComplianceIntegrated Play Age Signals API and fixed UI insets
New featureAdded an advanced alarm clock feature
LocalizationAdded translations for new languages
PerformanceImproved zodiac logic and calculation algorithms
UXEnhanced location view UX and added auto-location support
New featureAdded ability to select specific date and time for parameter display
UXAdded support for 12h time format
UXFixed notification lights and added style configuration options
New featureAdded detailed information to the calendar view
PerformanceImproved power management and battery efficiency

Reception

42/ 100 impact scoreNegative

What worked

New feature
Users frequently cite the added calendar detail and real time moon phase imagery as positive additions to the current version.

What didn't

UX
backfired
The update introduced excessive push notifications for minor lunar phase changes, which drove a 0.22 star decline in the average rating.

How it played out

Retrospective analysisAugust 10, 2026

The rating average declined by 0.22 stars following the update, primarily driven by user frustration regarding excessive notification frequency for minor lunar phase changes. Despite this friction, the update successfully introduced requested features like detailed calendar views and real time imagery, which are frequently cited as positive additions. The app has established a category rank of 172, indicating stable visibility post-release.

-0.22 ★

Sentiment shift

New praises (1)

Users appreciate the expanded calendar detail and real time moon phase imageryhighversion-tied

New complaints (1)

High frequency of push notifications for minor moon phase changes disrupts user experiencemediumversion-tied

Marlvel takeaways

Reduce notification frequency for minor lunar phase changes to address the primary driver of user dissatisfaction.
Maintain the current trajectory of calendar and imagery feature expansion, as these additions correlate with positive user sentiment.
Monitor the 12h time format and auto-location support to ensure these ux_improvement additions do not trigger further negative feedback.

Original release notes

Use  Play Age Signals API & fixed insets
Advanced alarm clock
Translations into new languages
Zodiac improvement
Algorithm improvement
Location view UX improvement
Auto location
Rotating the compass
Selection of date and time for which parameters are displayed
Support 12h time format
Fixed notification lights
Details in calendar view
Configuration of the first day of the week (Mon/Sun)
Configuration of the notification style
Power management improvements