# WeatherMax+ vs Beach Report

The clearest difference is rating: Beach Report at 5.0 against WeatherMax+'s 4.5. Beach Report also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). WeatherMax+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price 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. Beach Report asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beach Report holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

WeatherMax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, Beach Report weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherMax+ | Beach Report |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/beach-report/id6800129566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 16 MB | 32 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) | [Dexco, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800129568) |

## What reviewers say

### WeatherMax+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathermax-plus/id547809867)

Get precise, hyperlocal weather forecasts powered by the National Weather Service. Receive instant severe weather alerts, view detailed conditions, and plan your day with a beautiful, animated interface. Track multiple locations and access interactive radar maps.

**Highlights:** Hyperlocal grid-point forecasts, Severe weather push alerts, Animated weather backgrounds, Minute-by-minute precipitation radar, Interactive radar map, Air quality and pollen index, Multiple location support

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


### Beach Report

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beach-report/id6800129566)

Get real-time beach conditions, including surf, tides, UV index, and safety flags for over 200 US beaches. Plan your perfect beach day with up-to-the-minute data and helpful safety information.

**Highlights:** Real-time beach conditions, Surf and wave height, Tide predictions, UV index and safety tips, Beach safety flags, Live beach cameras, Offline access

**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 Beach Report free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WeatherMax+ or Beach Report?

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

### Do WeatherMax+ or Beach Report have ads?

Beach Report shows ads; WeatherMax+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, WeatherMax+ or Beach Report?

WeatherMax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Beach Report weekly. Most recently, WeatherMax+ was updated on October 23, 2026 and Beach Report on October 25, 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.*