Meteor vs Vyst
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Meteor
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.
- Notification center notes
- Visible reminders
- Quick note taking
- Calendar integration
- Lock screen access
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We don’t use a notepad, but we check notifications. Meteor is for those who need a ‘VISIBLE’ small note, not big plans. Take notes in the notification center instead of a notepad. Then they’ll always be there. - Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Vyst
This app encourages unfiltered writing by making your words fade as you type. Focus on your thoughts without the distraction of editing, and review your complete text later. It's ideal for journaling, idea capture, and overcoming writer's block.
- Words fade as you type
- iCloud sync
- Minimal themes
- Private writing, no accounts
- Export to Notes, Files, or share
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Vyst frees your thoughts from editing. Your words fade as you write, so you can focus on what you're thinking, not how you're saying it. No cursor jumping back. No rewording. Just pure, unfiltered writing. How it works Start typing and watch your words gently dissolve behind you. Everything is saved, but hidden from view until you're done. Swipe down to finish and see your complete text. Perfect for • Morning pages & freewriting • Journaling without judgment • Capturing ideas before they slip away • Getting past writer's block • Mindful reflection Features • Words fade as you type • iCloud sync across devices • Beautiful minimal themes • Your writing stays private, no accounts, no tracking • Export to Notes, Files, or share anywhere Write freely. Edit later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Meteor at Free against Vyst's $0.49. Meteor also leads on ratings volume (147 vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Vyst's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On device support 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
Meteor is free to download; Vyst costs $0.49 up front. Meteor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Vyst asks for nothing beyond the download.
Vyst holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meteor has 147 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Meteor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vyst's.
Meteor ships an update weekly, Vyst monthly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.
| Parameter | Meteor | Vyst |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.49 |
| Rating | 4.5 (147 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 147 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Asterisk Co. | Johan Thorell |
Customer experience
Meteor
Vyst
In-app purchases
Meteor
- Meteor Plus Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
- Meteor Pro Weekly Plan$7.997 Days
- Meteor Pro Monthly Plan$7.991 Month
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- Meteor Pro Annual Plan3 Days trial$34.991 Year
Vyst
No in-app purchases
