# wXL23 vs StormClear

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: wXL23 at none against StormClear's 2. wXL23 also leads on ratings volume (212 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). StormClear's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StormClear sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. wXL23 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for wXL23 against 5.0 for StormClear. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: wXL23 has 212 ratings behind it against 3, 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 StormClear's.

wXL23 ships an update every 2 months, StormClear daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | wXL23 | StormClear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (212 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wxl23/id1171250052/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormclear/id6806899042/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **212** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 96.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 29 MB | 261 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Josh Green](https://appshunter.io/developer/1171250051) | [Weather Dudes LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806899044) |

## 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


### StormClear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormclear/id6806899042)

Get clear, plain-English weather updates and AI-powered briefings. Understand what's coming, when it will arrive, and what to do about it. Includes official warnings and radar, with options for advanced predictive timing and alerts.

**Highlights:** AI-powered weather briefings, Plain-English explanations, Predictive storm arrival times, Official NWS warnings, NOAA radar, Customizable avatars, Home screen widgets

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StormClear Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| StormClear Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is wXL23 free?

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

### Is StormClear free?

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

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

StormClear is rated higher. wXL23 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 212 ratings, while StormClear averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do wXL23 or StormClear have ads?

Neither wXL23 nor StormClear shows ads.

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

wXL23 ships an update every 2 months, and StormClear daily. Most recently, wXL23 was updated on November 2, 2026 and StormClear on October 31, 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.*