# WeatherMax+ vs Weather Scope Live

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherMax+ | Weather Scope Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathermax-plus/id547809867/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-scope-live-radar-map/id6738685427/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 16 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Chris Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463315039) | [Tran Thi Viet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781505229) |

## What reviewers say

### WeatherMax+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathermax-plus/id547809867)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WeatherMax+ Essential Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| WeatherMax+ Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| WeatherMax+ Essential Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| WeatherMax+ Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### Weather Scope Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-scope-live-radar-map/id6738685427)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weather Scope Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weather Scope Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Weather Scope Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*