Lunar Calendar

I downloaded Lunar Calendar because I was fed up with ad-bombed apps that pretend to be useful. No, this isn't one of those. It’s clean, small, and—bless—ad-free. I used it on a Pixel 5 and then dragged it into split-screen on a Samsung Tab S7 just to see what would happen. Spoiler: it behaved.

Here's what actually matters (to me): it supports both Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese. So yes — grandma on an old phone and my cousin who insists on tablet mode both get a usable layout. The app shows lunar dates, common festivals, and moon phases. I checked the Mid-Autumn Festival dates (because priorities), and the conversion was right. I even looked up a lunar birthday (I sat there guessing the year first, don’t judge) and the app gave me a straightforward conversion.

Multiwindow works. Not perfectly dramatic, but it works. I had the calendar on one side and a notes app on the other—typed a quick reminder: "Buy mooncakes." Saved. No reloads. No tantrums. That matters on a busy morning.

This is not a flashy astrology thing. Don’t expect horoscope prose or neon animations. This app is about utility: reading lunar dates, checking festival names, and watching the moon phase change across a month. If you want widgets that live on your home screen forever — uh, not sure this has that (I poked around; couldn’t find one). If you rely on cloud sync for backup across devices — also not obvious. So it's simple. In a good way.

Small annoyances: the UI language is Chinese-only (Traditional and Simplified), so if your English-only neighbor asks — they'll be lost. Also, customization for rare local holidays felt limited for my use case (I wanted a tiny county festival added; nope). But the pros outweigh these gripes if your main goal is a reliable lunar calendar without ads breathing down your neck.

Download it if you want a straightforward Chinese lunar calendar app that behaves on phones and tablets, respects your screen space (multiwindow), and doesn’t try to sell you anything. Try it. If it lacks a feature you need, drop a line to the developer — they seem responsive (I pinged them about a display quirk and got a reply within a few days).

Lunar Calendar is a compact, no-frills Chinese lunar calendar app aimed at users who want accurate lunar dates without the clutter. It presents calendars in both Traditional and Simplified Chinese and adapts the interface for phones and tablets. The multiwindow feature is a notable plus: during testing, the app remained stable when placed side-by-side with a notes app on a mid-range tablet, which is convenient for planning and quick entry tasks. The app’s visual design is intentionally restrained. Icons and typography are utilitarian rather than decorative. Some will call that boring. Others — like users who want clarity over glitter — will thank it. The conversion between Gregorian and lunar dates appears accurate for common queries (festivals, lunar birthdays, and visible moon phases). However, Lunar Calendar is not trying to do everything. It lacks obvious home screen widgets and an explicit cloud-sync option. Those omissions won't bother casual users but could be dealbreakers for someone who relies on cross-device backups or widget-based reminders. A short dialogue captures the user experience: User: "Where's the widget for my home screen?" Support: "We don't have a widget yet — working on priorities." User: "Fine. App still fast, though." The editors found the app appropriate for several scenarios: family use (checking lunar birthdays and festival dates), students comparing lunar/solar calendars, and older users who prefer large, readable Chinese characters. It’s less suitable for international users who need English UI or for heavy users who want syncing and deep customization. On the criticism side: the app could be clearer about its data sources (which astronomical or calendrical algorithms are used), and a simple export or backup feature would raise trust for power users. The lack of English localization is another limitation for a listing that appears in global stores. Overall, Lunar Calendar does what it promises: a dependable, ad-free Chinese lunar calendar that runs well on phones and tablets. It’s modest. It’s practical. It’s not for someone chasing bells and whistles, but for the user who wants straightforward lunar date lookup — it’s a solid pick.