MeteorActive vs Make The Wish
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!
Make The Wish
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Make A Wish is a powerful astronomy app that helps you track meteor showers, capture meteors with AI-powered tools, and explore global meteor activity. It calculates real-time meteor rates based on your location and shows where to look in the night sky. With long-exposure imaging and machine learning, the app filters and saves only real meteor captures. You can even explore global meteor trajectories on an interactive map. Designed with support from leading organisations, Make A Wish brings meteor science to your pocket.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MeteorActive at 15.0 against Make The Wish's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
| Parameter | MeteorActive | Make The Wish |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Vasenin | Tao Liang |
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
Make The Wish
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MeteorActive
No in-app purchases
Make The Wish
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MeteorActive free?
Is Make The Wish free?
Do MeteorActive or Make The Wish have ads?
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