# RadarScope vs Wx for iPhone

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wx for iPhone at none against RadarScope's 4. Wx for iPhone also leads on price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and review sentiment (76% vs 52%). RadarScope's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 27). On rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

RadarScope costs $9.99 and Wx for iPhone $2.99 up front. RadarScope sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Wx for iPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for RadarScope against 4.3 for Wx for iPhone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RadarScope has 2.8K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of RadarScope's written reviews are positive against 76% of Wx for iPhone's.

RadarScope ships an update monthly, Wx for iPhone every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RadarScope | Wx for iPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.2 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radarscope/id288419283/reviews) | **[4.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wx-for-iphone/id451916164/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | **76.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #96 |
| Size | 310 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Base Velocity, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/288419286) | [Craig Hunter](https://appshunter.io/developer/286743884) |

## What reviewers say

### RadarScope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radarscope/id288419283)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Weather, #11 Top Grossing · Weather, #48 Top Paid (US App Store)

Visualize professional-grade weather radar data with detailed severe weather products. Track storms, view radar loops, and access essential meteorological information. Offers optional subscriptions for advanced features and data archives.

**Highlights:** Single-site radar data visualization, Severe weather product display, Automatic radar updates, Optional subscription tiers, CarPlay and Apple Watch support, Storm and location reporting integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Tier 1 | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Tier 2 | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Tier 2 | $99.99 | per year |
| RadarScope Pro Subscription | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent radar app
- 🔍 Detailed radar data and features
- ⚡ Lightning detection
- 📍 Accurate location tracking
- 🌪️ Helpful for storm tracking and chasing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive with additional subscription fees
- 🗺️ Limited map details without subscription
- 🕰️ Radar data can be delayed
- 🇨🇦 Limited support for Canadian users
- 🤔 Steep learning curve for novice users

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and failed purchases
- Inconsistent radar updates and connectivity problems
- Apple Watch app limitations and bugs

**Requested features**

- Winter weather advisories and precipitation coloring
- Ability to view multiple radars simultaneously
- More detailed road maps
- Archived radar data access
- Customizable alert colors and notifications


### Wx for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wx-for-iphone/id451916164)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides detailed U.S. weather information, including current conditions, forecasts, alerts, and radar data. It offers customizable forecasts with extensive meteorological data and the ability to load personal weather maps.

**Highlights:** Current U.S. weather conditions, 7-day point and pro forecasts, Detailed forecast graphs (temp, humidity, wind, precipitation), NWS observation site data, NEXRAD radar data, NWS alerts and warnings, Customizable weather maps

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RadarScope free?

RadarScope costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Wx for iPhone free?

Wx for iPhone costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RadarScope or Wx for iPhone?

Wx for iPhone is rated higher. RadarScope averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Wx for iPhone averages 4.3 from 27 ratings.

### Do RadarScope or Wx for iPhone have ads?

Neither RadarScope nor Wx for iPhone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RadarScope or Wx for iPhone?

RadarScope ships an update monthly, and Wx for iPhone every 5 months. Most recently, RadarScope was updated on November 9, 2026 and Wx for iPhone on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, RadarScope or Wx for iPhone?

RadarScope currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Wx for iPhone at #96. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*