# wXL23 vs StormNet

wXL23 and StormNet both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of wXL23's written reviews are positive against 82% of StormNet's. wXL23 also leads on ratings volume (212 vs 20). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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 4.9 for StormNet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: wXL23 has 212 ratings behind it against 20, 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 82% of StormNet's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | wXL23 | StormNet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (212 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wxl23/id1171250052/reviews)** | [4.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormnet/id6760000154/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **212** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **96.0% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 29 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Josh Green](https://appshunter.io/developer/1171250051) | [Cloudnine Weather, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/487445927) |

## 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


### StormNet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormnet/id6760000154)

This app provides highly accurate severe weather forecasts using advanced radar and real-time data analysis. It predicts risks for lightning, hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes up to 14 days in advance.

**Highlights:** NEXRAD Super-Res Radar, 14-day severe weather forecasts, Lightning, hail, wind, tornado risk prediction, Real-time data analysis, Radar overlays (reflectivity, velocity), National Weather Service warnings

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is wXL23 free?

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

### Is StormNet free?

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

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

wXL23 is rated higher. wXL23 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 212 ratings, while StormNet averages 4.9 from 20 ratings.

### Do wXL23 or StormNet have ads?

Neither wXL23 nor StormNet shows ads.

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

wXL23 ships an update every 2 months, and StormNet every 2 months. Most recently, wXL23 was updated on October 26, 2026 and StormNet on October 24, 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.*