AccuWeather: Weather Radar

AccuWeather · Local forecasts, storm tracking, radar maps, and live weather news together.

Native Android Weather AccuWeather
Bundle ID com.accuweather.android
Version analyzed 21.1.11-1-rc
Build framework Native Android
SDKs detected 6
Analyzed 2026-09-12
Exploratory agent run

What AccuWeather: Weather Radar does

AccuWeather is a high-precision meteorological application designed to provide users with hyper-local weather forecasts and real-time safety notifications. The application leverages proprietary forecasting models to deliver localized atmospheric data, severe weather warnings, and predictive insights based on the user's geographic coordinates. The initial execution flow focuses on establishing legal compliance through privacy policy consent and configuring geolocation permissions necessary for core functional delivery.

Observed on screen

  • Hyper-Local Forecasting Delivers precise meteorological data tailored to the user's specific GPS coordinates for maximum situational awareness.
  • Severe Weather Alerts Provides automated, real-time notifications regarding hazardous weather conditions to facilitate proactive safety measures.
  • Superior Accuracy™ Integration Utilizes advanced data modeling and proprietary algorithms to ensure high-reliability forecast outputs.
  • Geolocation-Based Tracking Monitors device location to dynamically update weather information and warnings as the user transitions between different regions.
  • Onboarding and Compliance Management Implements a structured initialization sequence to secure user consent for data processing and location access permissions.

Written from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, not from the store listing. It covers only the screens that run reached, so anything behind a login, paywall or region lock is absent.

Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

6 SDKs found across 5 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 4 sensitive

14 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Background location restricted

Access location while the app is in the background.

Precise location sensitive

Access exact location via GPS, cell, and Wi-Fi.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Biometric authentication standard

Authenticate using biometric hardware.

Fingerprint authentication standard

Authenticate using fingerprint hardware.

Read basic phone state standard

Read non-sensitive phone state such as cellular network type.

In-app billing standard

Use Google Play Billing for in-app purchases and subscriptions.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside AccuWeather: Weather Radar.

What does AccuWeather: Weather Radar do?

AccuWeather is a high-precision meteorological application designed to provide users with hyper-local weather forecasts and real-time safety notifications. The application leverages proprietary forecasting models to deliver localized atmospheric data, severe weather warnings, and predictive insights based on the user's geographic coordinates. The initial execution flow focuses on establishing legal compliance through privacy policy consent and configuring geolocation permissions necessary for core functional delivery. This comes from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, so it covers only the screens that run reached.

What is AccuWeather: Weather Radar built with?

AccuWeather: Weather Radar by AccuWeather is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does AccuWeather: Weather Radar use?

FlyTrap detected 6 third-party SDKs inside AccuWeather: Weather Radar, including Firebase Analytics, Firebase Cloud Messaging and Firebase Crashlytics. They span areas such as Analytics, Push Notifications, Crash Reporting and Authentication. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does AccuWeather: Weather Radar request?

AccuWeather: Weather Radar requests 14 permissions. 4 of these are sensitive, such as Post notifications, Background location and Precise location. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is AccuWeather: Weather Radar safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. AccuWeather: Weather Radar requests 14 permissions (4 sensitive) and bundles 6 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is AccuWeather: Weather Radar available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.