Comparison

WeatherMax+ vs Weather Scope Live

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

Head to head
About

WeatherMax+

Get precise, hyperlocal weather forecasts powered by the National Weather Service. Receive instant severe weather alerts, view detailed conditions, and plan your day with a beautiful, animated interface. Track multiple locations and access interactive radar maps.

Highlights
  • Hyperlocal grid-point forecasts
  • Severe weather push alerts
  • Animated weather backgrounds
  • Minute-by-minute precipitation radar
  • Interactive radar map
  • Air quality and pollen index
  • Multiple location support
Features
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WeatherMax is back completely rebuilt from the ground up with a stunning new design and powerful features that put accurate, hyperlocal weather at your fingertips. WeatherMax+ delivers forecasts for your exact location, not just your city. Whether you're planning your morning commute or tracking an incoming storm, WeatherMax+ gives you the detail you need. Beautiful New Interface A fully redesigned dark interface with animated weather backgrounds, real-time particle effects, and glassmorphism cards that make checking the weather feel as good as it looks. Severe Weather Push Alerts — Always Free Get notified the moment a warning, watch, or advisory is issued for your location — tornado warnings, flash flood watches, freeze advisories, winter storms, and more. Delivered instantly, day or night, even when the app is closed, as Time Sensitive alerts that break through Focus and Do Not Disturb. Choose whether you're notified about everything, or only Severe and Extreme warnings. Hyperlocal Accuracy Forecasts for your precise coordinates. Not a regional average. Not a nearby station. Your exact location. Everything You Need • Current conditions with feels-like, humidity, wind & gusts • Hourly & 10-day forecast • Next-hour precipitation, minute by minute • Air quality index & pollen count • UV index & sun protection guidance • Sunrise & sunset times • Wind direction compass • Interactive radar map with future radar • Live map of active severe weather warnings • "What to Wear" daily recommendation • Apple Watch app Widgets Your Way Home Screen widgets show the next few hours and days at a glance, with the chance of rain and a 5-day forecast with high and low bars. They follow your °F/°C and mph/km/h settings. Ask Siri "WeatherMax will it rain today?", "WeatherMax weather" or "WeatherMax radar". No setup needed. Multiple Locations Save your favorite places and switch between them instantly — home, work, family, anywhere. Up to 3 free, unlimited with WeatherMax+. WEATHERMAX+ ESSENTIAL • Rain alerts — a push before it starts at your location • The full 2-hour future radar timeline (free includes the first 30 minutes) • Lightning on the map • Sky themes, including seasonal designs like Halloween • Lock Screen widgets, plus Details and Hourly chart widget styles • Apple Watch complications • Unlimited saved locations WEATHERMAX+ PRO • Everything in Essential • Pro map layers — storm outlooks, storm reports, wildfire, fire weather • Rain Countdown — a Live Activity on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Rearrange your dashboard and choose your Conditions metrics • Alternate app icons, including holiday designs Severe weather warnings are free for everyone, and always will be. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS WeatherMax+ Essential: $1.99/month or $14.99/year WeatherMax+ Pro: $3.99/month or $29.99/year Limited time: yearly plans start with 1 week free. New subscribers only, in select countries, through December 31, 2026. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Terms of Use: https://weathermax.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://weathermax.app/privacy Weather data from Apple Weather, the National Weather Service, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Open-Meteo.

About

Weather Scope Live

Experience real-time, detailed weather with an immersive 360-degree radar and aerial view. Get live updates, advanced radar maps, and forecasts for any location worldwide. Plan your activities with confidence using this engaging and interactive weather tool.

Highlights
  • Real-time weather updates
  • Advanced radar maps
  • 360-degree terrain view
  • Detailed forecasts
  • Custom location search
  • Immersive aerial experience
Features
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Get real-time, detailed weather insights with an immersive 360-degree radar experience! Weather Scope Live - Radar Map offers comprehensive weather information for any location, with a unique aerial view that lets you fly above and observe the terrain in full panoramic glory. Key Features: - Real-time Weather Updates: Stay informed with live weather data including temperature, precipitation, wind speed, and more. - Advanced Radar Maps: Explore terrain areas and weather conditions with high-resolution radar maps. - 360-Degree Terrain View: Soar through the skies and enjoy a full panoramic view of the landscape, offering a truly immersive weather experience. - Detailed Forecasts: Plan ahead with hour-by-hour and long-term forecasts, tailored to your chosen location. - Custom Location Search: Easily find weather updates for your current location or any place in the world. Whether you're planning a trip, tracking a storm, or just curious about the weather, Weather Scope Live - Radar Map provides all the information you need with an engaging and interactive experience. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. For Support: https://ttv-apps.helpsite.com See our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy below: https://ttv-apps.helpsite.com/articles/128843-term-of-service https://ttv-apps.helpsite.com/articles/128842-privacy-policy

Screenshots

WeatherMax+4 screens
Weather Scope Live3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: WeatherMax+ at free against Weather Scope Live's subscription. WeatherMax+ also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Weather Scope Live's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). 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. WeatherMax+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Weather Scope Live sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Weather Scope Live holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeatherMax+ has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WeatherMax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, Weather Scope Live every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WeatherMax+ versus Weather Scope Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeatherMax+Weather Scope Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB20 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperChris WilliamsTran Thi Viet

Customer experience

WeatherMax+

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Weather Scope Live

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

WeatherMax+

Subscriptions4
  • WeatherMax+ Essential Monthly$1.991 Month
  • WeatherMax+ Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • WeatherMax+ Essential Yearly$14.991 Year
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  • WeatherMax+ Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Weather Scope Live

Subscriptions2
  • Weather Scope Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Weather Scope Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Weather Scope Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is WeatherMax+ free?
WeatherMax+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Weather Scope Live free?
Weather Scope Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WeatherMax+ or Weather Scope Live?
Weather Scope Live is rated higher. WeatherMax+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Weather Scope Live averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do WeatherMax+ or Weather Scope Live have ads?
Neither WeatherMax+ nor Weather Scope Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WeatherMax+ or Weather Scope Live?
WeatherMax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Weather Scope Live every 2 days. Most recently, WeatherMax+ was updated on October 23, 2026 and Weather Scope Live on October 27, 2026.

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