The Weather Channel - Radar

Weather · Stay ahead of severe weather with notifications, future radar, and live alerts.

Native Android Weather The Weather Channel
Bundle ID com.weather.Weather
Version analyzed 16.8.0
Build framework Native Android
Detection confidence Medium
SDKs detected 13
Analyzed 2026-06-10
Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

13 SDKs found across 11 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
Animation 1 SDK
Attribution 1 SDK
Crash Reporting 1 SDK
Engagement 1 SDK
Huawei Services 1 SDK
Imaging 1 SDK
Push Notifications 1 SDK
Subscriptions 1 SDK
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 4 sensitive

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

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Precise location sensitive

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

Background location restricted

Access location while the app is in the background.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Change network state standard

Change network connectivity state.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

In-app billing standard

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

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside The Weather Channel - Radar.

What is The Weather Channel - Radar built with?

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

What SDKs does The Weather Channel - Radar use?

FlyTrap detected 13 third-party SDKs inside The Weather Channel - Radar, including Coil, Firebase Analytics and Firebase Cloud Messaging. They span areas such as Imaging, Analytics, Push Notifications and Crash Reporting. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does The Weather Channel - Radar request?

The Weather Channel - Radar requests 12 permissions. 4 of these are sensitive, such as Approximate location, Precise location and Background location. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is The Weather Channel - Radar safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. The Weather Channel - Radar requests 12 permissions (4 sensitive) and bundles 13 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is The Weather Channel - Radar available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.