# WeatherMax+ vs 479WX

The clearest difference is rating: 479WX at 5.0 against WeatherMax+'s 4.5. 479WX also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeatherMax+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 479WX asks for nothing beyond the download.

479WX 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 479WX's.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherMax+ | 479WX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/479wx/id6770433081/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 16 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chris Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463315039) | [Denton Sachs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697108400) |

## 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 |


### 479WX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/479wx/id6770433081)

This app provides a local weather grid for Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, featuring live radar, active alerts, and community storm reports. It offers a map-first experience to track changing skies, watch live severe weather coverage, and share observations with others.

**Highlights:** Live interactive radar for local storm tracking, Severe weather alerts, watches, and warnings, Community storm reports with media, Live severe weather coverage, Map layers for weather context, Focus on Northwest Arkansas and River Valley

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherMax+ free?

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

### Is 479WX free?

479WX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WeatherMax+ or 479WX?

479WX is rated higher. WeatherMax+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while 479WX averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do WeatherMax+ or 479WX have ads?

Neither WeatherMax+ nor 479WX 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.*