# Weakness vs Classic Maelstrom

The clearest difference is ads: Classic Maelstrom at none against Weakness's shown. Classic Maelstrom also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Weakness's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Weakness against 5.0 for Classic Maelstrom. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weakness has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Weakness ships an update every 10 months, Classic Maelstrom every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weakness | Classic Maelstrom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weakness-ffxi-proc-triggers/id645244423/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-maelstrom/id6760607912/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RARE BEAR SOFTWARE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/645244426) | [Sam Lantinga](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885293004) |

## What reviewers say

### Weakness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weakness-ffxi-proc-triggers/id645244423)

This app provides a comprehensive guide to Final Fantasy XI's weakness triggers for various in-game content. Quickly find the right weaponskills, magic, and abilities to achieve red, yellow, and blue PROCs.

**Highlights:** Weakness trigger guide, Abyssea, Dynamis, Voidwatch monsters, Weaponskill reference, Magic spell reference, Ninjutsu reference, Job ability reference

**In-app purchases:** none


### Classic Maelstrom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-maelstrom/id6760607912)

Experience a fast-paced, retro arcade shooter with classic pixel graphics and authentic sounds. Enjoy cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes, along with modern touch and controller support. Discover hidden secrets and challenge yourself with unique game modes.

**Highlights:** Fast-action gameplay, Classic pixel graphics, Original sounds, Cooperative multiplayer, Competitive multiplayer, Mobile touch controls, Game controller support, Kid Mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weakness free?

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

### Is Classic Maelstrom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weakness or Classic Maelstrom?

Weakness and Classic Maelstrom are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Weakness or Classic Maelstrom have ads?

Weakness shows ads; Classic Maelstrom does not.

### Which is updated more often, Weakness or Classic Maelstrom?

Weakness ships an update every 10 months, and Classic Maelstrom every 2 days. Most recently, Weakness was updated on October 17, 2026 and Classic Maelstrom on October 28, 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.*