# WeatherMax+ vs Why Weather

The clearest difference is rating: Why Weather at 5.0 against WeatherMax+'s 4.5. Why Weather also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). WeatherMax+'s advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeatherMax+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Why Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Why Weather holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of WeatherMax+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Why Weather's.

WeatherMax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, Why Weather every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherMax+ | Why Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathermax-plus/id547809867/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/why-weather/id6764898396/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 16 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463315039) | [Christopher Edward Risdon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895954567) |

## 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 |


### Why Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/why-weather/id6764898396)

This app goes beyond basic forecasts to explain the science and uncertainty behind weather. It features an AI meteorologist named Sky that answers your weather questions and provides daily narrative summaries of upcoming conditions. It highlights discrepancies between forecasts and real-time observations.

**Highlights:** AI meteorologist for answering weather questions, Daily narrative weather stories, Forecast uncertainty and disagreement flagging, Ground truth badge for real-time observation discrepancies, Animated radar and nowcast, Morning weather story notifications, Severe weather alerts

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Why Weather Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Why Weather Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherMax+ free?

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

### Is Why Weather free?

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

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

Why Weather is rated higher. WeatherMax+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Why Weather averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither WeatherMax+ nor Why Weather shows ads.

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

WeatherMax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Why Weather every 2 days. Most recently, WeatherMax+ was updated on October 9, 2026 and Why Weather on October 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.*