# WeatherMax+ vs Weather Widgets

The clearest difference is ads: WeatherMax+ at none against Weather Widgets's shown. WeatherMax+ also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeatherMax+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Weather Widgets sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for WeatherMax+ against 5.0 for Weather Widgets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

WeatherMax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, Weather Widgets every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherMax+ | Weather Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathermax-plus/id547809867/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-widgets-clock-widget/id6759792594/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463315039) | [DEEPLY AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809787876) |

## 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 Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-widgets-clock-widget/id6759792594)

Get real-time weather updates directly on your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and CarPlay. Choose from over 50 customizable widget styles for accurate, hyperlocal forecasts without opening an app.

**Highlights:** 50+ Home Screen widget styles, Lock Screen widget integration, CarPlay dashboard weather, Automatic GPS-based location, Intelligent refresh intervals, Severe weather alerts (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weather Widgets Premium Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weather Widgets Premium Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Weather Widgets Premium Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Weather Widgets Premium Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherMax+ free?

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

### Is Weather Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WeatherMax+ or Weather Widgets?

WeatherMax+ and Weather Widgets are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do WeatherMax+ or Weather Widgets have ads?

Weather Widgets shows ads; WeatherMax+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, WeatherMax+ or Weather Widgets?

WeatherMax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Weather Widgets every 2 weeks. Most recently, WeatherMax+ was updated on September 22, 2026 and Weather Widgets on September 25, 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.*