# WeatherMax+ vs PrankForecast

The clearest difference is rating: WeatherMax+ at 4.5 against PrankForecast's 1.8. WeatherMax+ also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (78% vs 60%). PrankForecast's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeatherMax+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PrankForecast sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WeatherMax+ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of WeatherMax+'s written reviews are positive against 60% of PrankForecast's.

WeatherMax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, PrankForecast monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherMax+ | PrankForecast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathermax-plus/id547809867/reviews)** | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prankforecast/id6757942575/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463315039) | [MATHEW ALAN ROBERT PITTARD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848040434) |

## 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 |


### PrankForecast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prankforecast/id6757942575)

Create and share realistic-looking fake weather forecasts to prank friends. Customize temperatures, conditions, and precipitation with familiar or custom designs. Perfect for harmless fun and humorous screenshots.

**Highlights:** Customize temperatures and conditions, Simulate rain and storms, Familiar and custom design styles, Create realistic-looking fake forecasts, Ideal for harmless pranks and screenshots

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PrankForecast Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherMax+ free?

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

### Is PrankForecast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WeatherMax+ or PrankForecast?

WeatherMax+ is rated higher. WeatherMax+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while PrankForecast averages 1.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do WeatherMax+ or PrankForecast have ads?

Neither WeatherMax+ nor PrankForecast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeatherMax+ or PrankForecast?

WeatherMax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and PrankForecast monthly. Most recently, WeatherMax+ was updated on October 9, 2026 and PrankForecast on October 8, 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.*