# WeatherMax+ vs Neptune Weather

The clearest difference is rating: Neptune Weather at 4.7 against WeatherMax+'s 4.5. Neptune Weather also leads on chart position (#170 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeatherMax+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Neptune Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Neptune Weather holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of WeatherMax+'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Neptune Weather's.

WeatherMax+ ships an update monthly, Neptune Weather every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherMax+ | Neptune Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathermax-plus/id547809867/reviews) | **[4.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neptune-weather/id6793863314/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#170** |
| Size | 16 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463315039) | [Aleph Collective LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793863316) |

## 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 |


### Neptune Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neptune-weather/id6793863314)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides highly accurate, localized weather forecasts using advanced data analysis and a unique forecast engine. It features volumetric radar, detailed map overlays, and a query terminal for custom data access. Receive alerts for severe weather like hail and rotation.

**Highlights:** Live 3D volumetric radar, Custom terrain map overlays, Forecast confidence bands, Built-in query terminal, Hail and rotation alerts, Astronomy and solar storm data

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Neptune Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Neptune Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherMax+ free?

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

### Is Neptune Weather free?

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

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

Neptune Weather is rated higher. WeatherMax+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Neptune Weather averages 4.7 from 10 ratings.

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

Neither WeatherMax+ nor Neptune Weather shows ads.

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

WeatherMax+ ships an update monthly, and Neptune Weather every 2 weeks. Most recently, WeatherMax+ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Neptune Weather 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.*