Comparison

MeteorActive vs GeoDB

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Major events calendar
  • Upcoming nights predictions
  • Hour-by-hour estimates
  • Meteor showers reference
  • Location-based accuracy
  • Moon interference calculation
  • Light pollution consideration
Features
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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!

About

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.

Screenshots

MeteorActive4 screens
GeoDB4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MeteorActive versus GeoDB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeteorActiveGeoDB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander VaseninHolger 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

None

MeteorActive

No in-app purchases

None

GeoDB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MeteorActive free?
MeteorActive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GeoDB free?
GeoDB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MeteorActive or GeoDB have ads?
Neither MeteorActive nor GeoDB shows ads.

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