# Meteor vs Time Left

The clearest difference is rating: Meteor at 4.5 against Time Left's 4.0. Meteor also leads on ratings volume (147 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Time Left's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meteor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Time Left asks for nothing beyond the download.

Meteor holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meteor has 147 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Meteor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Time Left's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Meteor ships an update weekly, Time Left every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meteor | Time Left |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteor-note-and-calendar/id1562989730/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-left-countdown/id6752404019/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **147** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 158 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Asterisk Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562568734) | [George Stupakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604296530) |

## What reviewers say

### Meteor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteor-note-and-calendar/id1562989730)

This app allows users to create and display small notes directly within their notification center.  It serves as a constant reminder for important tasks or information, eliminating the need to open a separate notepad.

**Highlights:** Notification center notes, Visible reminders, Quick note taking, Calendar integration, Lock screen access

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Meteor Plus Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Meteor Pro Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Meteor Pro Monthly Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Meteor Pro Annual Plan | $34.99 | per year |


### Time Left

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-left-countdown/id6752404019)

Easily track important upcoming events with a stylish FlipClock countdown timer. Get quick access to your countdowns with home screen widgets and set reminders to ensure you never miss a significant moment.

**Highlights:** FlipClock-style countdown timer, Home screen widgets, Event reminders, Track important events, Elegant design

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meteor free?

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

### Is Time Left free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Meteor or Time Left?

Meteor is rated higher. Meteor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while Time Left averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Meteor or Time Left have ads?

Meteor shows ads; Time Left does not.

### Which is updated more often, Meteor or Time Left?

Meteor ships an update weekly, and Time Left every 3 weeks. Most recently, Meteor was updated on October 20, 2026 and Time Left on October 4, 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.*