# wXL23 vs EverythingWeather

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: wXL23 at none against EverythingWeather's 6. EverythingWeather's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#64 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EverythingWeather sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. wXL23 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for wXL23 against 4.8 for EverythingWeather. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EverythingWeather has 1.4K ratings behind it against 212, 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 91% of EverythingWeather's.

wXL23 ships an update every 2 months, EverythingWeather every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | wXL23 | EverythingWeather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (212 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wxl23/id1171250052/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everythingweather/id6736664582/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 212 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.0% of reviews** | 91.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#64** |
| Size | 29 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Josh Green](https://appshunter.io/developer/1171250051) | [Cory Mottice](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711813865) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### EverythingWeather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everythingweather/id6736664582)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Free · Weather, #72 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, forecasts, and real-time alerts from the National Weather Service and NOAA. Customize your homepage, receive push notifications for hazards, and view detailed radar with multiple map overlays. Includes tropical outlooks, storm predictions, and space weather information.

**Highlights:** NWS/NOAA data, Current conditions & forecasts, Customizable homepage, Real-time hazard alerts, Detailed radar with overlays, Tropical outlooks, Space weather data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 No ads or tracking
- 💡 Comprehensive NWS data
- 👍 Customizable dashboard

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional slow response and crashes
- 🔍 Missing some specific location forecasts

**Reported bugs**

- Settings changes not persisting
- Detailed view showing next day instead of current day

**Requested features**

- Home screen and lock screen widgets
- ASOS/weather observation data
- Snow level information in precipitation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is wXL23 free?

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

### Is EverythingWeather free?

EverythingWeather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, wXL23 or EverythingWeather?

wXL23 is rated higher. wXL23 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 212 ratings, while EverythingWeather averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do wXL23 or EverythingWeather have ads?

Neither wXL23 nor EverythingWeather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, wXL23 or EverythingWeather?

wXL23 ships an update every 2 months, and EverythingWeather every 10 days. Most recently, wXL23 was updated on October 26, 2026 and EverythingWeather 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.*