Welland Canal Status

Name: Welland Canal Status
Rating: 5 (154 reviews)
Author: Tom Koole

By: Tom Koole

Have the bridge status right on your phone! No hassle, always updated.

This app was removed from Google Play Store on 2025-05-08

Features & Capabilities

The Welland Canal Status Chrome extension provides real-time updates on the bridge statuses and boat schedules right on your phone or desktop. Users can add customizable widgets to their home screen to monitor all Welland Canal bridges without any hassle. The extension features automatic refresh every 15 seconds in the app and allows setting custom update intervals for widgets, ensuring you never miss an update.

Data for the extension is sourced directly from the Great Lakes Seaway website, guaranteeing accurate and timely information. Whether you need quick glance updates via widgets or detailed views in the app, this extension keeps you informed on the go. Visit https://canalstatus.com for more information.

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Version:

4.3 Last updated: 2025-01-12

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Creation date:

2018-07-15

Permissions:

android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
com.tomkoole.wcw.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

5.65MB

Email:

ca*****@tomkoole.com

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2025-05-08

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Developed by:

Tom Koole

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tomkoole.wcw

Email:

ca*****@tomkoole.com

Website:

https://canalstatus.com

User Reviews

Users find the Welland Canal Status app helpful for monitoring bridge openings and planning routes, appreciating its color-coded, easy-to-understand display and overall accuracy. However, recent updates have caused issues such as darker, less readable screens and removal of useful features like boat arrival times. Several users report app refresh failures or crashes, which affect reliability. While the app remains valuable for regular canal crossers, there is a call for improved accuracy, better UI design including light/dark mode options, and restored functionality.

Pros

Provides timely updates on bridge status for the Welland Canal area.
Helps users avoid delays by informing when bridges are raised, allowing alternate routing.
Color coding (green, yellow, red) makes bridge status easy to understand at a glance.
Generally accurate and reliable when functioning properly.
Useful for locals and commuters who cross the canal frequently.

Cons

Recent updates made the screen darker and colors less distinguishable, making it harder to read, especially while driving.
The app sometimes fails to refresh or update, leading to inaccurate or out-of-date bridge status information.
Lost previous features like estimated times of boat arrival and vessel direction, reducing usability.
Some users report crashes or that the app will not open.
Inconsistency compared to official sources and occasional inaccuracies lead to loss of user trust.