MeteorActive vs Build
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Major events calendar
- Upcoming nights predictions
- Hour-by-hour estimates
- Meteor showers reference
- Location-based accuracy
- Moon interference calculation
- Light pollution consideration
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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!
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.
- 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
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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).
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
MeteorActive ships an update every 6 weeks, Build fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MeteorActive | Build |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better | 4.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Vasenin | Weiran Ye |
Customer experience
MeteorActive
Build
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
MeteorActive
No in-app purchases
Build
No in-app purchases









