# WeatherMax+ vs Magic Weather

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Weather at 5.0 against WeatherMax+'s 4.5. Magic Weather also leads on update cadence (every 2 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 Magic Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Weather holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of WeatherMax+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Magic Weather's.

WeatherMax+ ships an update monthly, Magic Weather every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherMax+ | Magic Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathermax-plus/id547809867/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-weather-earth-live/id6761574740/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 16 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463315039) | [Calin Sirian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877236242) |

## 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 |


### Magic Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-weather-earth-live/id6761574740)

Explore a dynamic 3D Earth with live weather data, including clouds, precipitation, and temperature. Get detailed forecasts, smart notifications for weather events, and customizable widgets. Offers AI weather chat on supported devices.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D Earth with live weather layers, Detailed hourly and daily forecasts, Smart notifications for weather events, Customizable widgets for home and lock screens, AI Weather Chat on supported devices, Apple Watch complications and mini globe

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Magic Weather Premium. | $1.99 | per month |
| Magic Weather Premium Yearly | $19.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherMax+ free?

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

### Is Magic Weather free?

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

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

Magic Weather is rated higher. WeatherMax+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Magic Weather averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither WeatherMax+ nor Magic Weather shows ads.

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

WeatherMax+ ships an update monthly, and Magic Weather every 2 days. Most recently, WeatherMax+ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Magic Weather on November 9, 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.*