WAND WX Reviews

by Caddberry

Do yourself a favor and get WICS or FOX or WCIA’s app because this has full screen ads that deploy and block view for seconds when trying to navigate.

WANDWX had banner ads at one time, but then they decided to deploy full screen ads that prevent usage until you click it or they expire. In an app that you use in emergency situations this is absolutely not ideal, in fact, I find it rather gross.

I swear I wrote a review about this the other day, yet now I can’t find it. I was going to update the original review to include alternatives that offer the same content but without the full screen ads, but I can’t find it; so I’m writing another review to let people know they can get the exact same functionality without using WANDWX.

by Thekadiddle

Used to be my favorite app for weather! I don’t even mind they added the ads. What I hate is that you can’t close the ads. It shows you an ad then makes it impossible to close. Ruined it for me. I’ll use the weather channel!

by CKnight777

WANDWX isn’t to bad overall but they have gone overboard with the ads. Not only are they on the screen in banners which isn’t too bad, I deleted WANDWX when they started to pop up and completely cover the screen. You have to wait for the “x” to come up and close the screen, then do it a second time. Just as bad as a low budget website selling garbage. Low class move on their part.

by Hd1shrk

Had to delete WANDWX due to not being able to close the add after it runs. WANDWX never used to have pop up adds. Would reload if they get rid of the pop up adds.

by Trashywoma62

I’ve had WANDWX for several years and check it frequently through out the day, especially during bad weather. Recent changes allow pop up ads to cover the screen, not just banner ads!!

Do I really want a pop up ad for a game to hide the map of where the severe weather is? And the sound comes blaring out unless you’re phone is on silent. Whoever had this bright idea should be outside when severe weather is heading their way, Lol!!

I understand you have to make money with advertising, but do it on the tv, not on an app when I’m checking on the path of a tornado or severe thunderstorm!!

Hate to replace this but I’m trying out new weather apps. Bye Bye soon.

by CTM71

I used to love WANDWX. Now the ads have taken over. My family was out of town with a storm headed their way. I pulled up WANDWX and had to wait for a stupid game app ad to run it’s course before I could assess the storm. Not really interested in that type of delay. I get it is a free app, but full screen ads with sound aren’t necessary nor acceptable. Just like the vast majority of recent reviews, I too plan to find another app.

by Annoyed Doug

I liked this as my top local weather app until recently they started having full screen pop up ads that are some times hard to close without accidentally clicking the ad. I don’t mind ad banners that don’t impede the use of an app but you lose me when they’re full screen. I won't use WANDWX anymore and will go back to WICS wx.

by PennyJ1024

This used to be our favorite weather app. Please put it back to the way it was 2 versions ago. The all-in-one scrolling content is annoying. Forecast video should be an option, not a standard feature (we never use it). The light-colored map is much worse than the old darker one. The white text on gray and white clouds is very hard to read. If you have to keep that awful new look, at least give users the ability to customize which screen (i.e. the map) comes up by default.

by Cerviperus

This has been my go-to app as long as I can remember for local weather. I don’t mind ad-supported apps, but I can’t tolerate full screen ads that appear out of nowhere blaring audio. Time to find a new app.

by Man In Brown

Sorry, but it’s time to start looking for another app for my mobile weather. Latest version/update is horrible! I miss the old version, this new home screen is not for me. Plus, the ads now have audio that can’t be muted. We’ve had a long run together, WAND, but I think it’s time we went our separate ways.

by Ffej1

This is been my top weather app for many years- It has always been superior to any other weather app-Until recently when the whole screen pop-up ads with sound started-Please stop these ads so I don’t have to delete WANDWX!!!!

by Linful080

The ads are horrible and so irritating & inconvenient to wait on. I want weather from my local station, and I used to love WANDWX. Please listen to your audience and change this ad situation. I would happily pay a small fee for an ad-free version! PLEASE!

by Shepsmom

More difficult to read. Less user friendly format. Not a fan and that’s too bad. Was my “go to” for weather and a “stand alone” on my phone. Not anymore - into the background it goes. :(

by Mom Of One Amazing Boy

The new colors are impossible to read except in a pitch black room. Who decided it was a good idea to use white font on top of a picture of light colored clouds? If it doesn’t change soon, I’ll be searching for a new weather app. This one is too frustrating now.

by Blackhawks68

I like everything about the newest update except the white writing with clouds behind it is very hard to read!

by 2P8C

Can you please make the white letters black? The white is very difficult to read against the light background. Otherwise, I like the new look.

by Rainbow Girl 5683

I use to love WANDWX for my weather. After the new update, the daily forecast is hard to read with white letters on gray background. Also, city names do not appear on my map. Please correct. The new update is making me look for other weather apps.

by Kat From Shelby County

I don’t like the popups that come up on the screen. If I wanted to look at ads I wouldn’t be on the weather screen.

by Sylveon 45

Nothing needs improving, I love how you can customize what conditions you see!

by Deblilacrose

I have always liked WANDWX but the new update is great. I like being able to see a video of the weather forecast now.

by None20190

Cant read any of the white font against the white cloud background!!!

by Wjoz

New update is terrible! The background is so light and it makes it difficult to read. Also don’t like the way the radar is displayed. Should have left it alone.

by Used To Be A Fan 2019

I liked the old format much better easier to use. I do not like this white text on our light background at all it makes it impossible to read. Change it back or I’ll have to find something else to use.

by Raekay02

I can’t even read the Doppler it just looks like clouds.

by Imcowpatty

This is the very best weather app. available when it works. Unfortunately it does crash quite frequently. I ride a motorcycle and depend on a weather app like this one. I wished they would get this one fixed for once and for all. Because of it's problems I have to give it a 3 instead of a 5. PLEASE GET IT FIXED!!!

by PaytonsPawPrints

Finally a weather app that is user friendly. Kudos to WAND on a job well done!