# AltWeatherCAN — Alternative Weather Canada App

> Canadian weather app with current conditions, forecasts, and radar. (iPhone/iPad app by Hanno Rein.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altweathercan/id6737521465 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hanno Rein](https://appshunter.io/developer/325840976)
- Category: Weather, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-10-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altweathercan/id6737521465/reviews.md

## What is AltWeatherCAN?

This app provides a simple and intuitive way to view weather information for your location in Canada. It gives you the current observed conditions, an hourly forecast for the next 24 hours, a 7 day forecast, and an animated radar map showing precipitation. The functionality and design tries to replicate an old style weather app. This app uses publicly available data provided by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). However the app is not affiliated with or endorsed by ECCC in any way.

## Key features

- Current observed weather conditions
- 24-hour hourly forecast
- 7-day forecast
- Animated precipitation radar map
- Simple, intuitive interface
- Publicly available ECCC data

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altweathercan/id6737521465/reviews.md

### 4/5 — I like this app! 🌩️🌨️🌧️☀️

*2026-05-29*

This is a good app and I like the old school layout. The only feature that I wouldn’t mind being added would be the option to switch Units between Metric and Imperial. It would be nice if you guys could add this in a future update/version.

### 5/5 — Huge improvement

*2025-07-20*

Amazing app. Replicates and improves on discontinued WeatherCan app. Don’t bother with the official app , use this instead.

### 5/5 — Great weather app!

*2025-07-07*

I really enjoyed this app. It brings back the feel of the old official app before the redesign. Highly recommended!

### 5/5 — Reliable!

*2025-01-30*

Thank you for making this app, I love it. 
The ability to have favourite locations would be great and I’d love a couple widgets. Thanks for the app!

### 5/5 — Thank you!

*2025-01-29*

Thanks for replicating the old design. Don’t know what they were thinking with the current clumsy layout and their forced notifications. Fantastic job!

### 4/5 — I like it! French would be nice!

*2025-01-06*

Nice app! Like the old meteoCan! I would like a french version it would be nice 🙂! Thank you!

### 5/5 — Very Fast, Very Simple

*2024-11-04*

The app loads very quickly and refreshes instantly. The information density is well-balanced and it looks great. Also, the original Weather Canada app was only available on the Canadian App Store. This app is much more widely available! Thank you.

**Developer response:** Thanks Garett!

## Frequently asked questions about AltWeatherCAN

### What weather information does AltWeatherCAN provide?

AltWeatherCAN offers current observed weather conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, a 7-day forecast, and an animated radar map showing precipitation. It aims to provide a simple and intuitive way to view this data.

### Where does AltWeatherCAN get its weather data?

The app uses publicly available data provided by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). However, it is important to note that the app is not affiliated with or endorsed by ECCC.

### Is AltWeatherCAN free to use?

Yes, AltWeatherCAN is available for free. The provided data indicates it is a free application with no mention of in-app purchases or subscriptions.

### What devices are supported by AltWeatherCAN?

AltWeatherCAN is supported on iPhones and iPads. The app is designed for Apple's mobile operating systems.

### How frequently is AltWeatherCAN updated?

The latest version of AltWeatherCAN is 2.6, which was last updated on January 4, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.

### What is the age rating for AltWeatherCAN?

AltWeatherCAN has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content restrictions.

### Does AltWeatherCAN have ads?

No, AltWeatherCAN does not contain advertisements. The app's data indicates it has no ads and no in-app purchases, offering an ad-free experience.

### What is the user sentiment for AltWeatherCAN?

Based on the available rating, AltWeatherCAN has received a perfect 5.0 stars from 1 rating. This suggests a highly positive initial user reception.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7 — 2026-04-22

Widgets now allow you to select the location manually. You can even add multiple widgets to show forecasts at different locations at the same time.

### 2.6 — 2026-01-04

- Fixes an issue where radar images are not shown at certain times in the evening.

### 2.5 — 2025-11-27

- Bug fixes (Environment Canada changed their data format)

### 2.4 — 2025-10-07

Fixes a bug that prevented the download of weather data due to a recent change in Environment Canada's APIs.

### 2.3 — 2025-07-14

Bug fixes and cache improvements for the radar map.

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## Related topics

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