# WeatherMax+ vs Rain Weather Radar Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Rain Weather Radar Countdown at 5.0 against WeatherMax+'s 4.5. Rain Weather Radar Countdown also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). WeatherMax+'s advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Rain Weather Radar Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rain Weather Radar Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of WeatherMax+'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Rain Weather Radar Countdown's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WeatherMax+ ships an update monthly, Rain Weather Radar Countdown every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherMax+ | Rain Weather Radar Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathermax-plus/id547809867/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-weather-radar-countdown/id6786459497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463315039) | [Farouk Elsayed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260632583) |

## 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 |


### Rain Weather Radar Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-weather-radar-countdown/id6786459497)

This app provides live weather radar, minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts, and rain countdowns. It offers detailed hourly and 10-day forecasts, severe weather alerts, and storm tracking. Stay prepared for any weather with accurate, real-time information.

**Highlights:** Live rain countdown, Minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts, Live weather radar, Severe weather alerts, 10-day forecasts, Multiple location support, Home screen widgets

**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 Rain Weather Radar Countdown free?

Rain Weather Radar Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WeatherMax+ or Rain Weather Radar Countdown?

Rain Weather Radar Countdown is rated higher. WeatherMax+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Rain Weather Radar Countdown averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do WeatherMax+ or Rain Weather Radar Countdown have ads?

Neither WeatherMax+ nor Rain Weather Radar Countdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeatherMax+ or Rain Weather Radar Countdown?

WeatherMax+ ships an update monthly, and Rain Weather Radar Countdown every 9 days. Most recently, WeatherMax+ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Rain Weather Radar Countdown on October 31, 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.*