WeatherMax+ vs Altimeter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WeatherMax+
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.
- 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
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WeatherMax is back completely rebuilt from the ground up with a stunning new design and powerful features that put accurate, hyperlocal weather at your fingertips. WeatherMax+ delivers forecasts for your exact location, not just your city. Whether you're planning your morning commute or tracking an incoming storm, WeatherMax+ gives you the detail you need. Beautiful New Interface A fully redesigned dark interface with animated weather backgrounds, real-time particle effects, and glassmorphism cards that make checking the weather feel as good as it looks. Severe Weather Push Alerts — Always Free Get notified the moment a warning, watch, or advisory is issued for your location — tornado warnings, flash flood watches, freeze advisories, winter storms, and more. Delivered instantly, day or night, even when the app is closed, as Time Sensitive alerts that break through Focus and Do Not Disturb. Choose whether you're notified about everything, or only Severe and Extreme warnings. Hyperlocal Accuracy Forecasts for your precise coordinates. Not a regional average. Not a nearby station. Your exact location. Everything You Need • Current conditions with feels-like, humidity, wind & gusts • Hourly & 10-day forecast • Next-hour precipitation, minute by minute • Air quality index & pollen count • UV index & sun protection guidance • Sunrise & sunset times • Wind direction compass • Interactive radar map with future radar • Live map of active severe weather warnings • "What to Wear" daily recommendation • Apple Watch app Widgets Your Way Home Screen widgets show the next few hours and days at a glance, with the chance of rain and a 5-day forecast with high and low bars. They follow your °F/°C and mph/km/h settings. Ask Siri "WeatherMax will it rain today?", "WeatherMax weather" or "WeatherMax radar". No setup needed. Multiple Locations Save your favorite places and switch between them instantly — home, work, family, anywhere. Up to 3 free, unlimited with WeatherMax+. WEATHERMAX+ ESSENTIAL • Rain alerts — a push before it starts at your location • The full 2-hour future radar timeline (free includes the first 30 minutes) • Lightning on the map • Sky themes, including seasonal designs like Halloween • Lock Screen widgets, plus Details and Hourly chart widget styles • Apple Watch complications • Unlimited saved locations WEATHERMAX+ PRO • Everything in Essential • Pro map layers — storm outlooks, storm reports, wildfire, fire weather • Rain Countdown — a Live Activity on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Rearrange your dashboard and choose your Conditions metrics • Alternate app icons, including holiday designs Severe weather warnings are free for everyone, and always will be. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS WeatherMax+ Essential: $1.99/month or $14.99/year WeatherMax+ Pro: $3.99/month or $29.99/year Limited time: yearly plans start with 1 week free. New subscribers only, in select countries, through December 31, 2026. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Terms of Use: https://weathermax.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://weathermax.app/privacy Weather data from Apple Weather, the National Weather Service, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Open-Meteo.
Altimeter
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Track your exact altitude, elevation gain, and barometric pressure with Altimeter, the ultimate professional-grade navigation and weather tracking tool for hikers, climbers, skiers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you are scaling a mountain peak, flying a drone, or sailing the open seas, Altimeter leverages your device’s built-in hardware sensors and high-accuracy GPS to deliver real-time data offline, anywhere in the world. ► WHY CHOOSE ALTIMETER? Unlike standard elevation apps, Altimeter combines a precise sensor-driven barometer with dynamic weather station calibration (QNH) to ensure your readings remain accurate, even when atmospheric conditions shift. ► CORE FEATURES: • Precision Altimeter: Measure actual and relative altitude with absolute accuracy in meters or feet. • Barometric Pressure Tracker: Monitor atmospheric pressure trends using your device’s built-in hardware sensor. • Storm Alerts: Get instant notifications when sudden pressure drops indicate an incoming storm. • Live Tactical Compass: Navigate safely with a highly accurate direction indicator, wind direction, and orientation. • Trip Gain & History: Log your hikes and climbs, and track your trip elevation gain, ascent rate, and historical graphs. • Premium Home Screen Widgets: Monitor altitude and pressure right from your home screen (PRO feature). • Multiple Location Support: Save and track weather, pressure, and elevation for multiple cities or waypoints. ► CUSTOM SPORTS & TRAVEL MODES: Optimized dashboard layouts customized for your favorite activities: • General Mode: Standard altimeter, barometer, and compass views for daily tracking. • Drone Mode: Safe-to-fly wind speed and condition assessments for UAV pilots. • Sailing & Surfing Modes: Beaufort wind scale alerts and weather forecasts to keep you safe on the water. ► CALIBRATION & OFFLINE PRECISE DATA: • Auto QNH & Sea Level Pressure Calibration: Syncs with nearby meteorological stations to calibrate automatically. • GPS Reference Altitude: Calibrates sensor offsets instantly using high-precision satellite data. • 100% Offline Capability: Built to function in remote wilderness or high altitudes without cell coverage. ► PRIVACY FIRST Your sensor and location data are processed entirely on your device. We never collect, track, or share your personal information. Download Altimeter today and conquer your next adventure with professional navigation on your wrist and in your pocket! Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/barometer-altimeter-pro-privacy-policy/f5b83551-b63f-4d2a-b3a8-1b9c40f7c12a/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Altimeter at none against WeatherMax+'s 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. WeatherMax+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Altimeter asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | WeatherMax+ | Altimeter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chris Williams | Tirin |
In-app purchases
WeatherMax+
- WeatherMax+ Essential Monthly$1.991 Month
- WeatherMax+ Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- WeatherMax+ Essential Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
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- WeatherMax+ Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Altimeter
No in-app purchases









