# MeteorActive vs Bright Comets

The clearest difference is rating: MeteorActive at 4.8 against Bright Comets's 4.3. MeteorActive also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 153). Bright Comets's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bright Comets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MeteorActive asks for nothing beyond the download.

MeteorActive holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MeteorActive has 2.3K ratings behind it against 153, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of MeteorActive's written reviews are positive against 75% of Bright Comets's.

MeteorActive ships an update every 6 weeks, Bright Comets every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MeteorActive | Bright Comets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteoractive/id1205712190/reviews)** | [4.3 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright-comets/id1523594527/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 153 |
| Positive reviews | **88.8% of reviews** | 74.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Vasenin](https://appshunter.io/developer/665864046) | [Hanno Rein](https://appshunter.io/developer/325840976) |

## 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


### Bright Comets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright-comets/id1523594527)

Discover visible comets in the night sky with this astronomy tool. Simply point your device upwards, and a red marker will guide you to the comet's location using real-time data.

**Highlights:** Locate visible comets, Real-time sky pointing, Red target marker guidance, Uses device location, NASA JPL ephemerides data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MeteorActive free?

MeteorActive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bright Comets free?

Bright Comets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MeteorActive or Bright Comets?

MeteorActive is rated higher. MeteorActive averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Bright Comets averages 4.3 from 153 ratings.

### Do MeteorActive or Bright Comets have ads?

Neither MeteorActive nor Bright Comets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MeteorActive or Bright Comets?

MeteorActive ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bright Comets every 5 days. Most recently, MeteorActive was updated on September 20, 2026 and Bright Comets on September 20, 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.*