MeteorActive vs GeoDB
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!
GeoDB
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Instantly search and explore cities, states, and countries from around the world. GeoDB-rs provides lightning-fast access to over 150,000 cities across 250 countries, powered by the comprehensive open-source countries-states-cities database. Key Features: • Blazing Fast Search - Find any city, state, or country in milliseconds with smart search that handles partial matches and typos • Completely Offline - All data stored locally. No internet connection required after installation • Lightweight & Efficient - Optimized Rust engine keeps the app compact while delivering exceptional performance • Comprehensive Data - Access detailed information including coordinates, state/province, country, and more • Cross-Platform - Available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro Perfect For: - Travelers exploring new destinations - Developers testing location-based features - Geography enthusiasts and students - Anyone needing quick geographic lookups Open Source Foundation: Built on the trusted countries-states-cities-database by dr5hn - the world's largest open geographic database, continuously maintained and updated by the community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: GeoDB at 5 against MeteorActive's 2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 | GeoDB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Vasenin | Holger Trahe |
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
GeoDB
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MeteorActive
No in-app purchases
GeoDB
No in-app purchases









