# wXL23 vs LastLight Pro

The clearest difference is price: wXL23 at Free against LastLight Pro's $0.99. wXL23 also leads on ratings volume (212 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). LastLight Pro's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and chart position (#59 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

wXL23 is free to download; LastLight Pro costs $0.99 up front. 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 LastLight Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: wXL23 has 212 ratings behind it against 2, 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 LastLight Pro's.

wXL23 ships an update every 2 months, LastLight Pro daily. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | wXL23 | LastLight Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (212 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wxl23/id1171250052/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lastlight-pro-sunset-tracker/id6754295447/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **212** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 96.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#59** |
| Size | 29 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Josh Green](https://appshunter.io/developer/1171250051) | [Benjamin Staab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680743368) |

## 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


### LastLight Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lastlight-pro-sunset-tracker/id6754295447)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Get precise sunset and last usable light times directly on your Lock Screen and Home Screen. This app calculates the exact moment outdoor light becomes unusable, perfect for photographers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Precise sunset and last usable light times, Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets, Customizable display options, Adjustable text alignment and bold font, 15 color options for sunset icon, Calculates First Light, Sunrise, Sunset, and Last Light

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is wXL23 free?

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

### Is LastLight Pro free?

LastLight Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, wXL23 or LastLight Pro?

LastLight Pro is rated higher. wXL23 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 212 ratings, while LastLight Pro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do wXL23 or LastLight Pro have ads?

Neither wXL23 nor LastLight Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, wXL23 or LastLight Pro?

wXL23 ships an update every 2 months, and LastLight Pro daily. Most recently, wXL23 was updated on October 26, 2026 and LastLight Pro 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.*