# WEAR WX

> High-resolution weather radar, forecasts, and severe weather alerts for iPhone and iPad. (iPhone/iPad app by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wear-wx/id632650437 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/631472300)
- Category: Weather, News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.76/5 from 3,182 App Store ratings · 36 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 241 MB
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Released: 2013-04-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wear-wx/id632650437/reviews.md

## What is WEAR WX?

WEAR Wx is proud to announce a full featured weather app for the iPhone and iPad platforms. 

Features 

   • Access to station content specifically for our mobile users
   • 250 meter radar, the highest resolution available
   • Future radar to see where severe weather is headed
   • High resolution satellite cloud imagery
   • Current weather updated multiple times per hour
   • Daily and Hourly forecasts updated hourly from our computer models
   • Ability to add and save your favorite locations
   • A fully integrated GPS for current location awareness
   • Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service
   • Opt-in push alerts to keep you safe in severe weather

## Key features

- 250 meter high-resolution radar
- Future radar tracking
- High-resolution satellite imagery
- Hourly and daily forecasts
- Severe weather alerts
- Save favorite locations
- GPS current location awareness

## What do users think of WEAR WX?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great weather app
- 🚀 Accurate and informative
- 💡 Helpful local videos
- 🚀 Reliable weather reporting

**Cons**

- 🐛 Slow to load
- 🐛 Glitchy and unstable
- 🔋 High data usage
- 🐛 Inconsistent with TV forecasts
- 🐛 Radar issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Daily forecast links to wrong day
- Radar not displaying properly
- Slider freezing
- Alerts for light rain/no rain

**Most requested features**

- Landscape mode for map display
- Extend 24-hour radar to 24 hours
- Improve timestamp visibility on radar
- Make app available on TV

## Recent user reviews (10 of 36)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wear-wx/id632650437/reviews.md

### 3/5 — It’s an ok app

*2026-05-07, version 6.1.401*

The forecast video is not updated very often. Every 12 hours or so if you’re lucky. There is no “watch live”section. Other weather apps are better and have more functionality.

### 4/5 — Map Display

*2025-07-25, version 5.17.706*

I used to be able to view the moving map in landscape by rotating my iPhone. What happened to that feature?

### 5/5 — WEAR WEATHER

*2025-06-14, version 5.17.612*

It’s the only channel I trust. It’s here in Pensacola our only Florida channel.

### 3/5 — Uses too much data

*2025-04-10, version 5.17.508*

I love this app. It’s so accurate and I love the local videos. BUT it is using up all my data when I’m away from home - more than anything I use, even when it’s not open. I’d love to know how to fix this, but for now, it’s gotta go.

### 4/5 — Loads slow

*2025-02-11, version 5.17.508*

This app is not bad at all but it is slower to start up than most other weather apps. One thing that could be improved is the time stamp on the radar. It is so tiny you can barely see it. Maybe if the background was black instead of blue/grey possibly could help. Definitely making it bigger would be better.

### 1/5 — WEAR WX OCT 2 2024

*2024-10-04, version 5.16.1703*

Used to be very reliable, now the map shows rain on my location (no rain for hours), hourly keeps pushing back “rain” every hour ALL DAY LONG.  Disappointing that this changed negatively so fast.  Weather Bug (National) is even better!!!  Looking, any ideas to replace this unprofessional hack app?

### 3/5 — Ok I guess

*2024-09-15, version 5.15.406*

The only thing I really don’t like is the 24 hour radar stops at 12 hours so you don’t get that other 12 hours of radar.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2024-06-02, version 5.13.1000*

Love this sight

### 5/5 — Nice

*2024-02-07, version 5.12.702*

You all are great!

### 4/5 — bamazac

*2024-01-18, version 5.12.702*

Broadcast temps don’t always match web temps

## Frequently asked questions about WEAR WX

### What does WEAR Wx do?

WEAR Wx is a comprehensive weather application for iPhone and iPad. It provides users with high-resolution radar, detailed forecasts, and severe weather alerts to help them stay informed about current and future weather conditions.

### What are the key features of WEAR Wx?

Key features include 250-meter resolution radar, future radar to track severe weather, high-resolution satellite imagery, current weather updates, hourly and daily forecasts, the ability to save favorite locations, GPS for current location awareness, and severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service.

### Is WEAR Wx free to use?

Yes, WEAR Wx is a free application. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its core features, including radar, forecasts, and alerts.

### What devices is WEAR Wx compatible with?

WEAR Wx is designed for Apple's iOS platform and is available for both iPhone and iPad devices.

### How does WEAR Wx help me stay safe during severe weather?

The app provides severe weather alerts directly from the National Weather Service. Additionally, you can opt-in for push alerts to be proactively notified about dangerous weather conditions, helping you prepare and stay safe.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.2.512 — 2026-06-02

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.1.401 — 2026-01-27

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 5.17.805 — 2025-12-03

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 5.17.706 — 2025-07-24

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 5.17.612 — 2025-04-23

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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