WeatherCAN: iPhone vs Android
WeatherCAN by Environment and Climate Change Canada is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Weather FreeWeatherCAN at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-27. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
WeatherCAN is a free, official weather application from Environment and Climate Change Canada providing forecasts, radar, and alerts for Canadian locations. The app currently ranks #3 in the CA Weather Free category, distinguishing itself as the primary government-backed source despite a moderate user rating of 3.31.
Similar apps: The Weather Network, AccuWeather, Weather Underground
App Store
App details
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v1.16.0build160, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
WeatherCAN downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | – | – |
| Google Play | – | 1M+ Measured |
| Total | – | 1M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where WeatherCAN's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 3.3 ★ | 2.6k |
| Google Play | 3.2 ★ | 5.2k 9 written reviews |
| Both stores | 3.2 ★ weighted by ratings | 7.8k |
What users say about WeatherCAN
From recent reviews.
About WeatherCAN
It’s cool (pun intended), it’s fun, and it’s easy to use.
Get all your latest forecast information directly from Canada’s official weather source. Receive weather alerts notifications in your area, as well as in your saved locations, wherever you are in Canada.
Key features:
• Current conditions, 24-hour forecast and 7-day forecasts for over 10,000 locations in Canada
• Never worry about missing alerts! Push notifications for all weather alerts issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada
• Weather information for your location (following you as you travel) as well as for saved locations anywhere in Canada.
• High resolution radar animation on a zoomable map background
• Today and short-range forecast widget for quick, at-a-glance weather information
• Accessible in English and French, and an in-app ability to switch between languages
• Message centre – interesting messages from friendly, human meteorologists
• Custom Air Quality Health Index notifications tailored to your unique risk level, depending on your sensitivity to pollution.
For more information: www.canada.ca/weathercan
By clicking "Install" you consent to the installation of this app and updates in the future. This app can be uninstalled at any time.
WeatherCAN iPhone
WeatherCAN is #3 in Weather Free in Canada and charting in 2 of 24 countries we track.
Updated 27 Sep 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
25 Sep 2026 Weather FreeWeatherCAN at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-27. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
WeatherCAN is a free, official weather application from Environment and Climate Change Canada providing forecasts, radar, and alerts for Canadian locations. The app currently ranks #3 in the CA Weather Free category, distinguishing itself as the primary government-backed source despite a moderate user rating of 3.31.
Similar apps: The Weather Network, AccuWeather, Weather Underground
WeatherCAN on the App Store
App details
WeatherCAN downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where WeatherCAN's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 24 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | WeatherFree | #3 |
 United States | WeatherFree | #176 |
Apps near WeatherCAN on the chart
Weather Free, around #3.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about WeatherCAN
From recent reviews.
About WeatherCAN
It’s cool (pun intended), it’s fun, and it’s easy to use.
Get all your latest forecast information directly from Canada’s official weather source. Receive weather alerts notifications in your area, as well as in your saved locations, wherever you are in Canada.
Key features:
• Current conditions, 24-hour forecast and 7-day forecasts for over 10,000 locations in Canada
• Never worry about missing alerts! Push notifications for all weather alerts issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada
• Weather information for your location (following you as you travel) as well as for saved locations anywhere in Canada.
• High resolution radar animation on a zoomable map background
• Today and short-range forecast widget for quick, at-a-glance weather information
• Accessible in English and French, and an in-app ability to switch between languages
• Message centre – interesting messages from friendly, human meteorologists
• Custom Air Quality Health Index notifications tailored to your unique risk level, depending on your sensitivity to pollution.
For more information: www.canada.ca/weathercan
By clicking "Install" you consent to the installation of this app and updates in the future. This app can be uninstalled at any time.
Latest updates
WeatherCAN Android
WeatherCAN is #3 in Weather Free on Google Play in Canada and charting in 1 of 15 countries we track.
Updated 27 Sep 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Weather FreeWeatherCAN at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-27. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
WeatherCAN is a free, official weather application by Environment and Climate Change Canada providing forecasts, radar, and alerts for Canadian locations. The app currently ranks #3 in the CA Weather Free category, indicating strong visibility despite a moderate user rating of 3.2 stars.
Similar apps: AccuWeather, The Weather Channel, Yr
WeatherCAN on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v1.16.0build160, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
WeatherCAN downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where WeatherCAN's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 15 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | WeatherFree | #3 |
Apps near WeatherCAN on the chart
Weather Free, around #3.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
What users say about WeatherCAN
From the 60 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users report critical technical failures including infinite update loops and location service bugs that render the app unusable for many. While some appreciate the ad-free interface and official data source, complaints about inaccurate forecasts and broken widgets dominate recent feedback.
Mostly negative (32% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for regular updates. The main complaints are about recent updates, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Updates: “l appreciate getting weather updates”
Common complaints
- Updates: “Why tell me I have to update?”
- Crashes & bugs: “I did and it still won't work”
About WeatherCAN
It’s cool (pun intended), it’s fun, and it’s easy to use.
Get all your latest forecast information directly from Canada’s official weather source.
Receive weather alerts notifications in your area, as well as in your saved locations, wherever you are in Canada.
Key features:
• Current conditions, 24-hour forecast and 7-day forecasts for over 10,000 locations in Canada
• Never worry about missing alerts! Push notifications for all weather alerts issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada
• Weather information for your location (following you as you travel) as well as for saved locations anywhere in Canada.
• High resolution radar animation on a zoomable map background
• Today and short-range forecast widget for quick, at-a-glance weather information
• Accessible in English and French, and an in-app ability to switch between languages
• Message centre – interesting messages from friendly, human meteorologists
• Custom Air Quality Health Index notifications tailored to your unique risk level, depending on your sensitivity to pollution.
For more information: www.canada.ca/weathercan
By clicking “Install’ you consent to the installation of this app and updates in the future. This app can be uninstalled at any time.