Global News SkyTracker Weather

Name: Global News SkyTracker Weather
Rating: 4.2777777 (1870 reviews)
Author: Corus Entertainment Inc

By: Corus Entertainment Inc

Global News offers a fully updated weather app for the phone and tablet.

Features & Capabilities

Global News SkyTracker Weather is a comprehensive weather app designed for phones and tablets providing accurate 10-day forecasts with both daily and hourly details. The app features a highly responsive interactive map, high-resolution satellite cloud imagery, and an exclusive patent-pending Road Weather Index.

Users can submit photos and videos, share content via email and social media platforms, and access the latest regional, national, and international weather news headlines and videos. It includes color-coded weather alerts by severity, GPS-integrated location awareness, compass overlay, and earthquake plotting for detailed seismic information. With its user-friendly interface and feedback options, it ensures a personalized and updated weather experience.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Weather News & Magazines

By:

Corus Entertainment Inc

Downloads:

216,746 206

Rating:

4.28

(1,870) 0.12

Version:

6.1.604 Last updated: 2026-02-10

Version code:

601000604

Creation date:

2012-02-22

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk

Size:

96.23MB

Email:

al*****@globalnews.ca

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-10

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 147,935 ▲ 1,258

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Developed by:

Corus Entertainment Inc

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.globaltv.android.weather

Email:

al*****@globalnews.ca

Website:

http://www.globalnews.ca

User Reviews

Overview of user feedback shows high regard for accuracy, timeliness, and usability, with praise for local-focused features like the rain/radar map. However, several reviews point to post-update issues, including crashes, instability, and temperature data not updating or appearing in the widget. A few reports indicate missing or region-limited weather warnings, reducing reliability for storms. Some users also lament update-driven UI changes that confuse users. Overall, the app is favored for its accuracy and design, but ongoing maintenance is needed to restore stability after updates.

Pros

Very accurate and reliable weather information.
Always up-to-date data with timely advisories and local conditions.
Well-laid-out, easy-to-navigate interface with clear graphics.
Strong radar/rain map and local weather features.

Cons

Crashes and instability after updates; reliability issues.
Temperature data/widget not updating or missing after updates.
Weather warnings sometimes do not appear or are limited to other regions.
Update changes cause confusion or removal/alteration of familiar features (UI changes).