# WeatherMax+ vs Swellwire

The clearest difference is rating: Swellwire at 5.0 against WeatherMax+'s 4.5. 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 Swellwire sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Swellwire holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherMax+ | Swellwire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/swellwire/id6765771502/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 16 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463315039) | [Nevada Scientific Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896067114) |

## 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 |


### Swellwire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swellwire/id6765771502)

Visualize global ocean conditions with a 3D globe. Get detailed forecasts for swell, wind, and weather at any coastline, from immediate conditions to two weeks ahead. Plan your next surf session or marine activity with comprehensive data.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D globe with weather overlays, Live wave height and energy data, Detailed surf spot forecasts, Buoy data integration, Searchable surf spots and buoys, Favorite spots sync across devices, 16-day forecast extension (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Swellwire Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Swellwire Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherMax+ free?

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

### Is Swellwire free?

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

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

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

### Do WeatherMax+ or Swellwire have ads?

Neither WeatherMax+ nor Swellwire shows ads.

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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.*