# WeatherMax+ vs StormStock

The clearest difference is rating: StormStock at 5.0 against WeatherMax+'s 4.5. StormStock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). WeatherMax+'s advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, 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. StormStock asks for nothing beyond the download.

StormStock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of WeatherMax+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of StormStock's.

WeatherMax+ ships an update monthly, StormStock weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherMax+ | StormStock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathermax-plus/id547809867/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormstock-hurricane-prep/id6789431176/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463315039) | [Pedro Lima](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787728705) |

## 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 |


### StormStock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormstock-hurricane-prep/id6789431176)

This app helps you find essential supplies like water, ice, and fuel during emergencies. It uses real-time community reports and offers features like hazard maps, storm alerts, and a community chat to keep you informed and safe.

**Highlights:** Find in-stock supplies nearby, Report supply availability, Hazard and flooding map, Storm and tornado alerts, Community chat and mutual aid, Emergency preparedness checklist, Damage documentation tools

**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 StormStock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WeatherMax+ or StormStock?

StormStock is rated higher. WeatherMax+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while StormStock averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do WeatherMax+ or StormStock have ads?

Neither WeatherMax+ nor StormStock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeatherMax+ or StormStock?

WeatherMax+ ships an update monthly, and StormStock weekly. Most recently, WeatherMax+ was updated on November 10, 2026 and StormStock 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.*