# WeatherMax+ vs WeatherBolt

The clearest difference is rating: WeatherBolt at 5.0 against WeatherMax+'s 4.5. WeatherBolt also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On price, ratings volume, ads 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 WeatherBolt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WeatherBolt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of WeatherMax+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of WeatherBolt's.

WeatherMax+ ships an update monthly, WeatherBolt every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherMax+ | WeatherBolt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathermax-plus/id547809867/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherbolt/id6760244526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 16 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463315039) | [CoreForge LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868857137) |

## What reviewers say

### WeatherMax+

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

Get precise, hyperlocal weather forecasts and radar for your exact location. Receive instant severe weather alerts, view detailed hourly and 10-day predictions, and customize your experience with widgets and Siri integration. Offers advanced features through subscription tiers.

**Highlights:** Hyperlocal forecasts for exact coordinates, Severe weather push alerts (free), Hourly and 10-day forecasts, Minute-by-minute precipitation, Interactive radar map with future radar, Home screen widgets, Siri integration

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


### WeatherBolt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherbolt/id6760244526)

Visualize live lightning strikes on a detailed radar map and receive storm proximity alerts. Access high-resolution weather data including radar, satellite imagery, wind, waves, and tides. Customize forecasts and safety thresholds to your needs.

**Highlights:** Live lightning strike visualization, High-resolution radar and satellite maps, Customizable storm proximity alerts, Detailed wind, wave, and tide data, Hourly and 7-day forecasts, Apple Watch complications

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WeatherBolt Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| WeatherBolt Pro | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherMax+ free?

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

### Is WeatherBolt free?

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

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

WeatherBolt is rated higher. WeatherMax+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while WeatherBolt averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do WeatherMax+ or WeatherBolt have ads?

Neither WeatherMax+ nor WeatherBolt shows ads.

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

WeatherMax+ ships an update monthly, and WeatherBolt every 4 days. Most recently, WeatherMax+ was updated on November 6, 2026 and WeatherBolt on November 5, 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.*