# Wx for iPad — US Weather App

> Detailed U.S. weather forecasts, conditions, alerts, and radar for iPad. (iPhone/iPad app by Craig Hunter.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wx-for-ipad/id376956323 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Craig Hunter](https://appshunter.io/developer/286743884)
- Category: Weather, Lifestyle
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 66 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.4 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-10-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wx-for-ipad/id376956323/reviews.md

## What is Wx for iPad?

The venerable U.S. weather app Wx, named a Mac Gem by Macworld magazine, is now available for iPad!  Wx displays current conditions, forecasts, alerts, and radar for U.S. locations using high fidelity XML data from the U.S. National Weather Service.  The app is designed for two specific types of customers: serious weather watchers who want detailed information and facts with no fuss, and casual users who want a fast, clean, and functional weather app that has low memory overhead and low CPU/battery usage. 

Wx lets you choose your location on an embedded map, and uses that to setup custom forecasts based on the latitude and longitude of the location.  Forecasts include a 7-day summary "point" forecast, and a 7-day “pro” forecast that graphs temperature (actual and apparent), dew point, relative humidity, cloud cover, wind speed, wind direction, gust speed, 12-hour probability of precipitation, 6-hour liquid precipitation amount, and 6-hour snow amount.  These forecasts are about as good as it gets if you need to plan work, sports, hobbies, and outdoor activities based on upcoming weather.  With their high spatial resolution, the point and pro forecasts are especially useful in coastal and mountainous regions, where typical zone forecasts can be inaccurate.

Wx also lets you receive current conditions data from nearby NWS observation sites (over 1700 available in the U.S. and its territories), get radar data from nearby NEXRAD radar sites, and receive warnings from nearby city- and county-based alert zones.  

Wx lets you bookmark and setup weather maps for quick reference.  Choose from many default NWS maps and images, or provide the URL for any map of your choice and load it right in the app!  If you have preferred weather providers, you can load your favorite maps and images right in Wx and keep them handy.

Wx is crafted with attention to detail by a professional software developer with 29 years of experience, 15 years focused on developing weather software for OS X and 12 years writing apps for iOS devices.  Wx has multiple levels of redundancy to handle severe weather events that can strain NWS servers, and even offers network settings for both Wi-Fi and cellular operation so that you can fine tune the app’s performance and bandwidth needs.

Mac users, be sure to check out Wx for OS X on the Mac App Store.  iPhone users, check out Wx for iPhone here on iTunes.

***NOTE***  If you need support or help, or have feedback, suggestions, or feature requests, please contact us via the support link (above) or on our website at hrtapps.com.

## Key features

- Current U.S. weather conditions
- 7-day point and pro forecasts
- Graphical forecast data
- NWS observation site data
- NEXRAD radar data
- Weather alerts and warnings
- Customizable map bookmarks

## Recent user reviews (10 of 66)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wx-for-ipad/id376956323/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Unable to link to sites, only to images

*2019-11-29*

VERY disappointed in this app.  I was hoping to link to sites such as HRRR, model sites, SKEW-T or even GOES 16 sites.  

You are better off just creating shortcuts in your web browser or short cuts to your desktop to get sites requiring interactive input to work.

If the site link does not end in a picture format such as .jpg, you get a download error on right side of screen.  In safari, I get the looping graphic image perfectly.

Also, once you do create a link, you can’t edit the link.  You have to delete the link and start all over again rather than just updating a link within an existing menu option you just created.

**Developer response:** The app was never intended to be a web browser, nor does Apple allow third-party apps to have wide-open access to the web unless they are billed as web browsers and contain many other security/privacy features and parental control features to protect users (possibly children) from inappropriate content.

### 5/5 — The Best

*2019-11-23*

Thank you for bring back landscape mode on iPad. The best weather app is now better than ever!

### 5/5 — Thanks for updating the iPad version

*2019-10-16*

Thanks for updating the iPad version so that it can be viewed in landscape mode and be zoomable.

### 1/5 — Does not work in the UK

*2019-03-11*

Downloads and installs ok but is limited to locations in USA

### 2/5 — A full year?

*2018-05-17, version 3.0.1*

I just bought a new iPad that can run the latest version of my favorite weather app. Now I find out landscape was removed A FULL YEAR AGO. Why no update since iOS 10?

### 5/5 — Repeat deduction

*2017-05-07*

Please check my account and I purchased the Outdoor Adventure bundle with Pro Altimeter duplicate deduction fee. Thank you!

### 1/5 — Sad

*2017-02-05, version 3.0.1*

This used to be a "go-to" app, but since they deleted the landscape mode, it's near useless.

The developers lost interest in the app and have orphaned it.

### 2/5 — Finally deleted the app...

*2016-12-28*

They removed landscape mode capabilities in early October. I have been waiting since that time for them to restore the landscape functionality to the app - finally gave up and deleted the app and am now looking for a better solution. I have to say, these developers must be REALLY lost if they can't even restore previous functionality to the app. Either way, I think that lack of landscape mode is information that a prospective buyer should be made aware of.

### 3/5 — forgot something.

*2016-10-03, version 3.0.1*

what dick said.  why won't it go into landscape mode for ipad?

### 3/5 — Please return landscape mode to the app

*2016-10-02, version 3.0.1*

Never understand why an update comes along to apps, and the developer drops landscape mode.  It is a necessity for the iPad Pro

## Frequently asked questions about Wx for iPad

### What does the Wx for iPad app do?

Wx for iPad provides comprehensive U.S. weather data, including current conditions, detailed 7-day forecasts with graphical representations of various weather elements, severe weather alerts, and NEXRAD radar imagery. It's designed for both detailed analysis and quick, functional access to weather information.

### What are the key features of Wx for iPad?

Key features include current conditions from NWS observation sites, customizable 7-day forecasts with temperature, precipitation, and wind data, radar imagery, and location-based alerts. Users can also bookmark and load custom weather maps.

### How much does Wx for iPad cost?

Based on the provided information, Wx for iPad is a paid application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model for full access to its features.

### What kind of weather data does the app use?

The app utilizes high-fidelity XML data directly from the U.S. National Weather Service for current conditions and forecasts. It also accesses radar data from nearby NEXRAD sites and warnings from city- and county-based alert zones.

### Who is the target audience for Wx for iPad?

The app is designed for two main groups: serious weather watchers who require detailed, factual information without unnecessary clutter, and casual users who prefer a fast, clean, and efficient weather app with low resource usage.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.2 — 2026-08-16

Update to handle an error in the NWS server API that was preventing Wx from downloading current conditions.

### 3.2.1 — 2025-09-19

Update to handle a server change affecting the NWS current conditions API.

### 3.2 — 2024-04-21

Wx has been updated to support the new high-resolution NWS NDFD forecast feed, which transitioned from experimental to operational status on April 17 2024.  With this change, point and pro forecast data in Wx is now available over a finer spatial grid with 1.5 mile resolution (down from 3 miles). In addition, pro forecast data now offers finer 1-hour temporal resolution (down from 3 hours) for the first 36 hours, which increases the fidelity of data plotted on pro forecast graphs.

### 3.1.9 — 2024-02-20

Update to accommodate changes in the National Weather Service Alerts API.

### 3.1.8 — 2023-10-17

Update to handle unannounced changes in the NWS AviationWeather API that supplies current conditions data to Wx.

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All apps by Craig Hunter: https://appshunter.io/developer/286743884

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-18.*