# WeatherMax+ vs NWS Weather

The clearest difference is rating: WeatherMax+ at 4.5 against NWS Weather's 3.0. WeatherMax+ also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). NWS Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). 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. NWS Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

WeatherMax+ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherMax+ | NWS Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathermax-plus/id547809867/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nws-weather/id6779685922/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 16 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463315039) | [Jacob Seastrunk](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779685924) |

## 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 |


### NWS Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nws-weather/id6779685922)

Access local weather radar, forecasts, and live data. Stay informed with up-to-date weather information for your area.

**Highlights:** Local weather radars, Forecasts, Live data, Up-to-date information

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherMax+ free?

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

### Is NWS Weather free?

NWS Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

WeatherMax+ is rated higher. WeatherMax+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while NWS Weather averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Neither WeatherMax+ nor NWS Weather 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.*