# WeatherMax+ vs MD Weather Alerts

The clearest difference is rating: MD Weather Alerts at 5.0 against WeatherMax+'s 4.5. MD Weather Alerts also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and monetization model (free vs freemium). WeatherMax+'s advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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 MD Weather Alerts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MD Weather Alerts 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 point the same way: 78% of WeatherMax+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of MD Weather Alerts's.

WeatherMax+ ships an update monthly, MD Weather Alerts every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherMax+ | MD Weather Alerts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/md-weather-alerts/id6792140059/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463315039) | [Vincent Puccini](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792140061) |

## 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 |


### MD Weather Alerts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/md-weather-alerts/id6792140059)

Stay informed about Maryland weather with local forecasts, official alerts in plain language, and animated radar. Engage with a community of users reporting real-time conditions, all within a privacy-focused app.

**Highlights:** Local forecasts and 7-day outlook, Plain-language NWS watches and warnings, Animated radar with time scrubbing, Interactive Maryland map with layers, Community weather reports, Privacy-first design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MD Weather Alerts + | $4.99 | per month |
| MD Weather Alerts + | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherMax+ free?

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

### Is MD Weather Alerts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WeatherMax+ or MD Weather Alerts?

MD Weather Alerts is rated higher. WeatherMax+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while MD Weather Alerts averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do WeatherMax+ or MD Weather Alerts have ads?

Neither WeatherMax+ nor MD Weather Alerts shows ads.

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

WeatherMax+ ships an update monthly, and MD Weather Alerts every 4 days. Most recently, WeatherMax+ was updated on November 10, 2026 and MD Weather Alerts on November 6, 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.*