Comparison

MeteorActive vs Build

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MeteorActive

Get accurate meteor shower forecasts based on your location, moon phase, and light pollution. Discover major events, upcoming nights, and hourly estimates for the best viewing opportunities.

Highlights
  • Major events calendar
  • Upcoming nights predictions
  • Hour-by-hour estimates
  • Meteor showers reference
  • Location-based accuracy
  • Moon interference calculation
  • Light pollution consideration
Features
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The most accurate meteor activity forecast • Major events calendar • Upcoming nights predictions • Hour-by-hour estimates • Meteor showers reference Meteor activity varies greatly from one night to another. Most of the time you can expect to see 3-15 meteors per hour, but several times per year this number could rise to 90, or even more! The MeteorActive app uses the latest scientific findings and cutting edge technology to calculate how many meteors you can see at given time. It takes into account your geographical location, meteoroid stream orbits, moon interference and light pollution to find the most spectacular events for you. Clear skies!

About

Build

This app offers short, focused math drills for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It provides instant feedback and tracks progress through engaging sessions designed for quick practice.

Highlights
  • Short, focused math practice sessions
  • Master addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Instant feedback with haptics, color, and sound
  • Smart question rotation for confidence
  • Progress tracking and summaries
  • Works offline, no ads, no accounts
Features
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Turn 1–5 minutes into real math practice. Build‑A‑Math is a focused drill app for mastering addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Tap answers on the large on‑screen keypad, get instant feedback, and watch your progress bar fill as you work. # Why it works - Short, focused sessions (1–5 minutes) keep practice consistent and stress‑free. - Instant feedback with gentle haptics, color, and sound—celebrate correct answers and learn from mistakes. - Smart rotation of questions: a small set of problems stays in play; fast, correct solves are retired so you can move forward confidently. - Results you can feel: a cheerful summary shows Questions tried and Mastered today after each session. # Designed for real life - Pick the operations you want: +, −, ×, ÷. - Auto‑check answers as you type (single‑digit checks instantly; two‑digit checks on the second digit). - Works great in portrait or landscape on iPhone and iPad. - No ads. No accounts. Works offline. Perfect for classroom warm‑ups, brain breaks, and at‑home practice—anytime you have a minute (or five).

Screenshots

MeteorActive4 screens
Build2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: MeteorActive at 2.3K against Build's 3. MeteorActive also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Build's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MeteorActive against 4.7 for Build. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MeteorActive has 2.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MeteorActive ships an update every 6 weeks, Build fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MeteorActive versus Build: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeteorActiveBuild
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better4.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews88.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander VaseninWeiran Ye

Customer experience

MeteorActive

All ratings2,310 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive88.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.6%

Build

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

MeteorActive

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to access certain features
  • Charts and visualizations not updating correctly
  • Inconsistent performance on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add notification system for meteor showers
  • Integrate with calendar app for easy scheduling
  • Provide more location-specific data and recommendations
  • Expand coverage to include more minor meteor showers

Build

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MeteorActive

No in-app purchases

None

Build

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MeteorActive free?
MeteorActive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Build free?
Build is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MeteorActive or Build?
MeteorActive is rated higher. MeteorActive averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Build averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do MeteorActive or Build have ads?
Neither MeteorActive nor Build shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MeteorActive or Build?
MeteorActive ships an update every 6 weeks, and Build fortnightly. Most recently, MeteorActive was updated on September 20, 2026 and Build on June 1, 2026.

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