# Foreca Weather & Radar

> Very accurate, clean and convenient weather app which is widely customizable.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.foreca.android.weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.foreca.android.weather)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.foreca.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Foreca
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 4,010,810
- **Rating:** 4.53 / 5 (193,669 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.84.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-24
- **First published:** 2011-10-11
- **Publisher country:** FI
- **Size:** 88 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foreca.android.weather)
- **Website:** [https://www.foreca.com](https://www.foreca.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.foreca.com/public/pages/privacy-policy.html](https://www.foreca.com/public/pages/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Foreca Weather & Radar offers exceptionally accurate weather forecasts, rated highly for rain prediction globally, especially across Europe. The app features a clean and user-friendly interface that's highly customizable, allowing users to tailor displayed weather parameters such as temperature, precipitation, wind, UV index, and more. 

All premium features, typically paid in other apps, are free here, including radar forecasting for upcoming hours, government weather warnings, real-time rain notifications, pollen data, and comprehensive weather history. Additional tools include animated weather maps, customizable widgets, and both light and dark themes. With ongoing support and updates based on user feedback, Foreca ensures a reliable and convenient weather experience worldwide.

## Rankings

- #28,401 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.foreca.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Foreca Weather & Radar is widely praised for its accuracy, clean UI, and rich data. Reviewers highlight reliable forecasts, a well-designed interface, and features like hourly details, hurricane updates, and nearby stations. Many appreciate a light ad experience and an affordable option to remove ads. However, several downsides recur: intrusive full-screen ads in some versions, widget failures after updates, Android 15 compatibility issues, occasional forecast inaccuracies for certain ranges, and occasional slow loading. Overall, it’s regarded as one of the best weather apps, with ad/compatibility issues to monitor.

### Pros

- Very accurate forecasts and reliable predictions.
- Excellent UI/UX with a clean, intuitive layout.
- Rich data including hourly details, hurricane updates, and nearby stations.
- Light advertising with an affordable option to remove ads via subscription.
- Very stable performance and reliability.

### Cons

- Intrusive full-screen ads in some versions.
- Widget issues after updates (non-functional widgets and size problems).
- Android 15 design/compatibility problems affecting the top layout.
- Notable inaccuracies for some forecast ranges (e.g., rain, one-week outlook).
- Occasional slow loading or intermittent connectivity.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.foreca.android.weather)