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Weather for Canada vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Weather for Canada's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Weather for Canada
This App
The Weather Channel - Radar
Nemesis
Roam Weather
Contender
St. Cloud Live StormTRACKER
Contender
EarthWatch
Contender
TempestOne Weather
Contender
NC1 Weather
Peer
Turbulence Forecast - Flight+
Peer
STORM-GPS Tornado Tracker
Peer
Wind & Sea Med
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperID Mobile SAThe Weather Channel InteractiveBareBones Dev, LLCForum Communications CompanyMichael GalliersWeatherFlowForum Communications CompanyBrite TechnologiesDaniel LampeDaniele Fruzzetti
CategoryWeatherWeatherWeatherWeatherUtilitiesWeatherWeatherWeatherWeatherWeather
PlatformiOSAndroid, iOSiOSiOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOS
Store Metrics
Rating3.0 / 54.8 / 55.0 / 54.6 / 55.0 / 54.4 / 54.2 / 55.0 / 51.0 / 55.0 / 5
Ratings Count25,821,457171810311
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree$2.99
Release DateDec 11, 2015Nov 9, 2008Mar 12, 2026Mar 7, 2023Jan 4, 2026Apr 5, 2023Aug 3, 2013Feb 14, 2026Apr 3, 2026Jan 19, 2012
Last UpdatedMay 16, 2026May 14, 2026Mar 21, 2026May 7, 2026Jan 22, 2026Jan 12, 2026May 6, 2026Mar 19, 2026Apr 21, 2026Apr 3, 2025
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentmixedterrible---mixed--positive-
Score50/10015/100---65/100--85/100-
Praises-
  • Live radar functionality provides essential visual tracking for storm monitoring during severe weather events
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  • Hardware-integrated accuracy
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  • High-precision localized storm cell tracking
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Complaints-
  • Application fails to launch or remains stuck on the splash screen following the latest update
  • Intrusive advertisement frequency and placement disrupt the core weather viewing experience for long-term users
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  • Lack of widget customization
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  • Subscription requirement for essential safety features
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Requests-
  • Option to revert to a classic interface design that prioritizes simple weather data over news
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  • Historical data visualization
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Meteorologist-led video content builds regional trust
  • Specialized Canadian data provides a clear regional focus
  • Landscape mode supports 10-day planning
  • ForecastWatch 2021-2024 data validates accuracy as a primary brand differentiator
  • Massive monthly unique visitor volume provides a foundational B2B distribution moat
  • Activity-specific profiles enable faster decision-making for climbers and hikers than generic weather apps.
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  • Automated background updates replace manual wallpaper curation
  • 8K resolution support sustains high-fidelity visual appeal
  • Proprietary solid-state hardware ensures higher accuracy for localized professional use cases
  • API integration enables direct data ingestion for enterprise decision tools
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  • Proprietary ETA algorithm provides unique, actionable safety data for high-stakes storm scenarios.
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Weaknesses
  • 3.0-star rating indicates user friction
  • 3-hour radar limit lags behind 72-hour industry standards
  • No offline mode for remote regions
  • High ad-density and small hit-targets create significant usability friction
  • Persistent launch failures and widget regressions erode daily utility
  • US-only forecast support limits the total addressable market to domestic trips.
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  • No severe weather alerting system
  • One-time $4.99 desktop fee creates friction
  • Premium-tier features lack historical trend analysis
  • Mobile interface lacks widget customization
  • 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates platform-specific stability issues
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  • Subscription-only model for custom location monitoring creates a high barrier for casual, safety-conscious users.
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Pricingfreefreemiumfreefreefreemiumfreefreefreesubscriptionpaid
MomentumMaintenanceActive--MaintenanceActive--Intense-
Update Cadence1 versions, 1 majors/6mo5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~10d avg--1 versions5 versions--4 versions-

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