# Global News SkyTracker > Interactive weather map with satellite imagery, forecasts, alerts, and earthquake tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Corus Media Sales, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-news-skytracker/id1155613071 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Corus Media Sales, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/987509164) - Category: Weather, News - Price: Free - Rating: 4.60/5 from 50 App Store ratings · 128 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 248 MB - Languages: American English, European Spanish - Released: 2016-09-20 - Data updated: 2026-09-09 - Monetization: ad-supported - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-news-skytracker/id1155613071/reviews.md ## What is Global News SkyTracker? Additional features: • Highly responsive interactive map • Highest resolution satellite cloud imagery available • Exclusive patent pending Road Weather Index • Colour-coded weather alerts arranged by severity • Fully integrated GPS for current location awareness • Integrated compass overlay • Most accurate 10-day forecasts with both daily and hourly detail • Ability to easily save your favourite locations • Earthquake plotting - tap on an earthquake to display its detail Functions: Using your Location access permission, the app will: • provide weather information for your current location • present your current location on the map ## Key features - Interactive map with satellite cloud imagery - 10-day weather forecasts (daily and hourly) - Color-coded weather alerts by severity - GPS for current location awareness - Earthquake plotting and details - Save favorite locations ## Recent user reviews (10 of 128) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-news-skytracker/id1155613071/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Alerts aren’t showing accurately *2026-08-14, version 6.2.517* The app has stopped being accurate on the air quality alerts that have been coming through. I now have to go to different apps to know what the air quality is like ### 1/5 — The ads all look like p*rn pop ups *2026-08-02, version 6.2.517* I hate this app, not because of the weather but because of the ads that you cannot clear that use thumbnails that at first glance always look like p*rn. I’m no prude but I don’t want anything that looks NSFW popping up when I’m trying to see the weather. Figure out your ad situation, it should be embarrassing for global to have that on there. ### 3/5 — Hard to see *2026-07-26, version 6.2.517* I have a hard time seeing the text at times. White text over a light blue background with white clouds. For anyone with a slight visual impairment, this is the dumbest combination the designers could come up with. If you use a light background, DO NOT use a light coloured text. There needs to be a lot more contrast to make it legible for everyone. ### 3/5 — Slow down the radar *2026-07-10, version 6.2.517* Have noticed the radar has sped up. You can’t even get a chance to see the detail. I sure you could get a seizure if you watched it too long. Add a feature that allows you to slow down the frame rate on the radar as it virtually useless at getting any Timelapse data ### 5/5 — Keeper *2026-07-05, version 6.2.517* I’ve been using the SkyTracker app for a while now and really like the 24 future cast to study the map for upcoming weather. ### 1/5 — Needs Repair *2026-07-03, version 6.2.517* The weather statements and weather warnings cause the app to freeze and crash. Overnight it consumed 27% of my battery while it was running in the background. There wasn’t even any active weather going on. Time to delete it. ### 1/5 — Map *2026-06-26, version 6.2.517* Does not work ### 1/5 — Garbage!! *2026-06-24, version 6.1.502* Radar doesn’t work and causes app to crash. Used this app for years and then starting in June of this year it started crashing every time you use the radar page. Now it sucks. The Weather Channel App is far superior. ### 3/5 — Great when it works *2026-06-24, version 6.1.502* I rely on the accurate radar but it has been not working for over a week. How do I let someone know? ### 1/5 — Keeps failing *2026-06-23, version 6.1.502* The radar and the 24 hour lapse does not work .. i have to use the clouds and radar together in-order for me to use the app , uninstalled twice , end result is the radar and 24 hour radar fail and crash after 2 days this will be the third time i uninstall then reinstall ## Frequently asked questions about Global News SkyTracker ### What does Global News SkyTracker do? This app provides detailed weather information, including high-resolution satellite cloud imagery and accurate 10-day forecasts. It also features color-coded weather alerts, GPS integration for current location awareness, and the ability to track earthquakes. ### What are the key features of this weather app? Key features include a highly responsive interactive map with the highest resolution satellite cloud imagery, exclusive patent-pending Road Weather Index, color-coded weather alerts, integrated GPS, an integrated compass overlay, accurate 10-day forecasts with hourly detail, the ability to save favorite locations, and earthquake plotting. ### Is Global News SkyTracker free to use? The application is free to use, but it does display advertisements. There are no in-app purchases mentioned, indicating the primary monetization is through ads. ### What kind of weather data does it provide? It provides weather information for your current location and presents it on an interactive map. You can access the highest resolution satellite cloud imagery available, get accurate 10-day forecasts with both daily and hourly detail, and receive color-coded weather alerts arranged by severity. ### Can I track earthquakes with this app? Yes, the app includes earthquake plotting functionality. You can tap on an earthquake displayed on the map to view its details, providing an additional layer of information beyond standard weather forecasting. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 6.2.517 — 2026-06-24 Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 6.1.502 — 2026-02-11 Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 6.1.101 — 2025-12-11 Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 5.17.708 — 2025-08-06 Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 5.17.601 — 2025-02-12 Bug fixes and performance improvements ## Apps similar to Global News SkyTracker | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Weather: USA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-usa/id1158929797) | 4.6 (1,741) | Free | Weather | | [Weather Plus: Radar & Forecast](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-plus-radar-and-forecast/id1594543444) | 4.5 (843) | Free | Weather | | [Weather XL PRO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-xl-pro/id990822895) | 4.6 (749) | Free | Weather | | [Weather Office](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-office/id381972414) | 4.6 (98) | Free | Weather | | [Weather Hi-Def Radar Forecast](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-hi-def-radar-forecast/id458225159) | 4.6 (76,635) | Free | Weather | | [3 Day Weather Outlook](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-day-weather-outlook/id1045840087) | 3.7 (6) | Free | Weather | ## More apps by Corus Media Sales, Inc. - [Global TV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-tv/id404050595) All apps by Corus Media Sales, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/987509164 ## Related topics [global news skytracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/global-news-skytracker) · [global weather](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/global-weather) · [corus](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/corus) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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