# WeatherMax+ vs SkyMochi Weather

The clearest difference is rating: SkyMochi Weather at 5.0 against WeatherMax+'s 4.5. SkyMochi 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 SkyMochi Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SkyMochi Weather holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of WeatherMax+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of SkyMochi Weather's.

WeatherMax+ ships an update monthly, SkyMochi Weather every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherMax+ | SkyMochi Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathermax-plus/id547809867/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skymochi-weather/id6774743049/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 5 |
| 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 | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Chris Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463315039) | [Favad Amir](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774743051) |

## 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 |


### SkyMochi Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skymochi-weather/id6774743049)

Get detailed local weather forecasts, track precipitation with radar, and explore the night sky for celestial objects. Plan your day with hourly and daily predictions, and receive important weather alerts.

**Highlights:** Hourly and daily weather forecasts, Precipitation radar tracking, Night sky stargazing guide, Weather alerts and warnings, Customizable widgets, Multi-device support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SkyMochi Plus (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| SkyMochi Plus (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherMax+ free?

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

### Is SkyMochi Weather free?

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

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

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

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

Neither WeatherMax+ nor SkyMochi Weather shows ads.

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

WeatherMax+ ships an update monthly, and SkyMochi Weather every 2 days. Most recently, WeatherMax+ was updated on November 6, 2026 and SkyMochi Weather on November 5, 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.*