# Weather Models vs wXL23

The clearest difference is review sentiment: wXL23 at 96% against Weather Models's 0%. wXL23 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.1) and ads (none vs shown). Weather Models's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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.

wXL23 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: wXL23 has 214 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Weather Models's written reviews are positive against 96% of wXL23's.

Weather Models ships an update every 25 months, wXL23 every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather Models | wXL23 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-models/id1060844093/reviews) | **[4.9 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wxl23/id1171250052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **214** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **96.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [corey hoggard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042853133) | [Josh Green](https://appshunter.io/developer/1171250051) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather Models

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-models/id1060844093)

Access detailed weather maps directly from NOAA, featuring various atmospheric models. Visualize parameters like temperature, precipitation, wind, and severe weather potential.

**Highlights:** NOAA weather maps, GFS, WRF, NAM, HRRR models, Temperature maps, Precipitation forecasts, Wind speed visualization, Severe weather potential (thunderstorm, lightning, tornado), Simulated radar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### wXL23

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wxl23/id1171250052)

An advanced, open-source weather application focused on US weather data, optimized for storm chasers and meteorologists. It provides detailed NWS data, including radar, model outputs, and specialized products, with a focus on information depth over flashy graphics.

**Highlights:** NWS data for US locations, Level 3 Nexrad radar viewer, Optimized text product viewer, Mosaic viewer with animations, SPC, WPC, NHC product access, Weather models, Customizable home screen

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📊 Comprehensive weather data from NWS, SPC, and multiple sources
- 💰 Completely free with no ads or paywalls
- 🎯 Advanced radar features including dual polarization and velocity
- 📱 All-in-one consolidation of weather resources
- 🔧 Highly customizable with multiple viewing options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes on recent iOS versions
- 📚 Steep learning curve for new users
- 🎨 UI/UX could be more intuitive and polished
- ⚙️ Radar animations occasionally slow or crash
- 🖼️ Radar image quality not as high as competitors

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 26 and iOS 18.1.1 after updates
- Radar animations crash app when playing frames
- Play button malfunction on radar displays
- App crashes on open after certain updates
- Radar product glitching on iOS 14 and iPhone 12 Pro Max

**Requested features**

- Dark mode icon support for iOS
- Bottom navigation bar with category icons
- Widget support for home screen
- Push notifications for SPC outlooks and mesoscale discussions
- Personal Weather Station (PWS) integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather Models free?

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

### Is wXL23 free?

wXL23 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Weather Models or wXL23?

wXL23 is rated higher. Weather Models averages 1.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while wXL23 averages 4.9 from 214 ratings.

### Do Weather Models or wXL23 have ads?

Weather Models shows ads; wXL23 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Weather Models or wXL23?

Weather Models ships an update every 25 months, and wXL23 every 2 months. Most recently, Weather Models was updated on November 6, 2026 and wXL23 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.*