# WeatherMax+ vs Zasder Weather

The clearest difference is rating: Zasder Weather at 5.0 against WeatherMax+'s 4.5. Zasder Weather also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and monetization model (free vs freemium). WeatherMax+'s advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). 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 Zasder Weather sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zasder Weather holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeatherMax+ has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

WeatherMax+ ships an update monthly, Zasder Weather every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherMax+ | Zasder Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathermax-plus/id547809867/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zasder-weather/id6774523656/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463315039) | [Zasder LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881804808) |

## 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 |


### Zasder Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zasder-weather/id6774523656)

This app provides personal weather station data across multiple Apple devices. It offers end-to-end data ownership by connecting to your own server or setting one up easily. Visualize live conditions, forecasts, and alerts, with options to share and integrate with other weather services.

**Highlights:** Connects to various personal weather stations, Live conditions and 24-hour forecast curves, Customizable dashboard and charts, Threshold-based alerts via push and email, Severe weather notifications, Live Activities and Apple Watch complications, Data sharing and integration with other platforms

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a latte | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy me lunch | $19.99 | one-time |
| Buy me dinner | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherMax+ free?

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

### Is Zasder Weather free?

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

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

Zasder Weather is rated higher. WeatherMax+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Zasder Weather averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither WeatherMax+ nor Zasder Weather shows ads.

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

WeatherMax+ ships an update monthly, and Zasder Weather every 5 days. Most recently, WeatherMax+ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Zasder Weather on November 10, 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.*