wXL23 vs Climbit Score
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
wXL23
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.
- 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
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For USA Weather only: wXL23 is a free, no-ads, and open-source ( GNU GPLv3 / APL2.0 ) advanced weather application that is geared towards storm chasers, meteorologists, and weather enthusiasts. NWS ( National Weather Service ) data is optimized for mobile format and provided for divisions not normally covered together in the mobile space: SPC, WPC, NHC, OPC, etc. Level 3 Nexrad radar (single, dual, quad pane). This weather app is not affiliated with NOAA or the National Weather Service. If you *only* need current conditions and your local 7 day forecast then this app is probably more then you need although it will easily provide those 2 things as well. If you are looking for wasted screen real estate or fancy graphics this app is not for you. Given the depth of information covered there is a steep learning curve if you seek to use the program in it's entirety, help information is available and touched on below. Common weather acronyms are used throughout so you should be familiar with those as well. Currently United States locations are supported. - Current forecast, 7 day conditions, sounding data for an unlimited number of locations from NWS. - Customizable home screen - Metal based Nexrad radar interface with numerous options. 2 pane and 4 pane version also available in MISC tab. - Optimized text product viewer for easy access to AFD, HWO and others from any NWS WFO. - Vis/IR/WV/Radar mosaic viewer ( with animations ). - SPC products (such as Watches/MCDs/Convective Outlooks/Mesoanalysis) - WPC products - Weather models - NHC products NOTE: iPhone 5s or newer required for Nexrad radar viewer.
Climbit Score
Get hyper-local weather forecasts and climbing conditions for over 47,000 climbing spots in the US. This tool helps you plan outdoor climbing adventures by providing a unique score based on temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloud cover, and wind speed.
- Hyper-local weather forecasts
- Location-specific climbing conditions
- 47,000+ US climbing spots
- Customizable Climbit Score
- Compare weather forecasts
- Zero to five-star rating system
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Climbit - Hyper-local weather forecasts to help you plan when and where to climb. Climbit is your ultimate tool for planning outdoor climbing adventures. Access hyper-local weather forecasts and location-specific climbing conditions for over 47,000 climbing spots across the United States. Customize your Climbit Score to make informed decisions about optimal climbing conditions. Climbit Score: Elevate your climbing experience with our unique Climbit Score system. It consolidates crag-specific weather reports, integrating essential metrics like temperature, humidity, precipitation history, cloud cover, and wind speed to provide a straightforward zero to five-star rating of current and forecasted conditions. Compare Climbing Locations: From local boulders to epic road trip destinations, our comparison page simplifies the process of deciding when and where to climb. Eliminate the guesswork by directly comparing multiple weather forecasts in one place. Explore: Unlock a world of climbing possibilities with Climbit. With data for over 47,000 climbing-specific locations nationwide, whether you're planning a new adventure or mastering your local project, Climbit helps you find the perfect time and place to climb.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Climbit Score at every 3 days against wXL23's every 2 months. wXL23's advantage is ratings volume (211 vs 16) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
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 — 4.9 for wXL23 against 5.0 for Climbit Score. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: wXL23 has 211 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of wXL23's written reviews are positive against 100% of Climbit Score's.
wXL23 ships an update every 2 months, Climbit Score every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | wXL23 | Climbit Score |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (211 ratings) | 5.0 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 96.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 211 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Josh Green | Joshua Alger |
Customer experience
wXL23
Climbit Score
Bugs and requests
wXL23
Reported bugs
8 issues- 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
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- Current conditions loading issue at single stations
- Radar display crashes when added to home screen
- Models slow to load or fail to load data
Requested features
11 requests- 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
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- Map scrolling improvements
- Annotation feature for radar
- Custom color code input for radar color tables
- Additional mesoanalysis subregions (sectors 21 and 22)
- Enhanced hourly forecast display with more data points
- Windows 11 application version
Climbit Score
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
wXL23
No in-app purchases
Climbit Score
No in-app purchases
Questions
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