# MeteorActive vs Braintoll

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MeteorActive at none against Braintoll's 3. MeteorActive also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 1). Braintoll's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Braintoll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MeteorActive asks for nothing beyond the download.

Braintoll holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MeteorActive has 2.4K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Braintoll's.

MeteorActive ships an update every 6 weeks, Braintoll every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MeteorActive | Braintoll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteoractive/id1205712190/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braintoll-flashcard-blocker/id6819666916/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 33 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Vasenin](https://appshunter.io/developer/665864046) | [Sebastian Sprafke](https://appshunter.io/developer/6819666918) |

## 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


### Braintoll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braintoll-flashcard-blocker/id6819666916)

This app acts as a study aid by placing flashcards between you and distracting applications. Answer a few questions to unlock your chosen apps for a set duration, turning idle moments into learning opportunities. It combines app blocking with spaced repetition for effective, on-demand study.

**Highlights:** App blocking with flashcard prompts, Spaced repetition learning, Customizable study sets, AI-powered flashcard generation, Anki deck import, Progress tracking, Scheduled blocking

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Braintoll Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Braintoll Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Braintoll Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MeteorActive free?

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

### Is Braintoll free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MeteorActive or Braintoll?

Braintoll is rated higher. MeteorActive averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Braintoll averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MeteorActive or Braintoll have ads?

Neither MeteorActive nor Braintoll shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MeteorActive or Braintoll?

MeteorActive ships an update every 6 weeks, and Braintoll every 2 weeks. Most recently, MeteorActive was updated on November 11, 2026 and Braintoll on November 10, 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.*