# MeteorActive vs Build

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MeteorActive | Build |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteoractive/id1205712190/reviews)** | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-a-math/id1521174530/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 88.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 33 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Vasenin](https://appshunter.io/developer/665864046) | [Weiran Ye](https://appshunter.io/developer/481592104) |

## What reviewers say

### MeteorActive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteoractive/id1205712190)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Amazing app with great features
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🔭 Detailed and accurate information on meteor showers
- 💫 Stunning visualizations and animations
- 🆓 Free and ad-free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Missing notifications for upcoming events
- 🗺️ Lacking location-based features
- 🔍 Could use more detailed instructions and explanations

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-a-math/id1521174530)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*