# Meteor vs Vyst

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meteor | Vyst |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.49 |
| Rating | [4.5 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteor-note-and-calendar/id1562989730/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vyst-write-without-editing/id6760647645/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **147** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 158 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Asterisk Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562568734) | [Johan Thorell](https://appshunter.io/developer/827402125) |

## 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 |


### Vyst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vyst-write-without-editing/id6760647645)

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.

**Highlights:** Words fade as you type, iCloud sync, Minimal themes, Private writing, no accounts, Export to Notes, Files, or share

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meteor free?

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

### Is Vyst free?

Vyst costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Meteor or Vyst?

Vyst is rated higher. Meteor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while Vyst averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Meteor or Vyst have ads?

Meteor shows ads; Vyst does not.

### Which is updated more often, Meteor or Vyst?

Meteor ships an update weekly, and Vyst monthly. Most recently, Meteor was updated on October 16, 2026 and Vyst on October 16, 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.*