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    Foreca Weather & Radar

    Android

    Extremely accurate weather app with clean interface and convenient customizable features including radar, forecasts, and comprehensive weather parameters. Highly rated with 1M+ downloads.

    CITT SCORE
    58
    out of 100
    TRUSTish

    Quick Verdict

    Best for: Casual weather checking with Google and ad-supported

    Not For: You limit apps that share location data with advertisers

    What It Means For You

    User location is used by Google Ads and analytics services to serve targeted ads and track usage patterns. Multiple third-party SDKs collect behavioral data about how users interact with the app. Users have limited control over what data is shared or how long it is retained.

    Method and Limitations

    Static analysis only. CITT reviewed the code of this build without running the app, so runtime behavior was not observed. The findings below describe the analyzed build and may not reflect server-side controls or later versions. CITT makes no determination about compliance with any law or platform policy; it reports what the artifacts contain and cites the published guidance so a reader can compare.

    How CITT scores an app

    Findings (16)

    Data Security

    2 total
    1 High
    1 Medium

    Network Security

    1 total
    1 High

    Code Security

    5 total
    4 High
    1 Medium

    Privacy

    7 total
    4 Critical
    2 High
    1 Medium

    Third-Party Risk

    1 total
    1 Medium

    Third-Party Services

    KoalaMetrics, CellRebel, Firebase Analytics, Google Ads, Google Maps

    Security Strengths

    • ✓Target SDK 35 (Android 15) with latest security features
    • ✓Backup protection properly configured (allowBackup=false)
    • ✓Debug flag disabled in production
    • ✓No weak cryptography (no DES, RC4, MD5, SHA-1)
    • ✓HTTPS enforced for all network traffic
    What changed since the last scan

    Version diff is on the Developer plan. See developer plans.

    Context Tags

    location
    ads
    sensitive data
    third party tracking

    Package

    com.foreca.android.weather

    Version

    4.76.1 (Build 5163)

    Analysis Date

    Jan 21, 2026

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    Recommendation: Use With Caution

    Key Findings

    Data Security - 2 findings (1 high, 1 medium)

    Network Security - 1 finding (1 high)

    Code Safety - 0 findings

    Privacy - 7 findings (4 critical, 2 high, 1 medium)

    Privacy Concerns

    What Data is Collected

    • Precise location data
    • Device identifiers
    • App usage and behavioral data
    • In-app interaction history

    Third-Party Data Sharing

    Data is shared with the following services:

    • KoalaMetrics - Analytics and behavioral tracking
    • CellRebel - Network analytics
    • Firebase Analytics - Usage and event tracking
    • Google Ads - Advertising targeting and delivery
    • Google Maps - Mapping and location services

    Understanding the Scores

    CategoryScore
    Security75/100
    Privacy40/100
    Data Security70/100
    Network Security80/100
    Code Safety75/100
    Data Collection35/100
    Data Sharing50/100
    User Control45/100

    Positive Security Features

    • No notable positive security practices were identified for this app.

    Areas for Improvement

    • The app shares precise user location with advertising services. An opt-out or location permission toggle would give users more control over what data leaves their device.
    • Multiple analytics and advertising services collect behavioral data about user in-app activity, with limited transparency about what is collected and for how long it is retained.
    • Options for limiting or stopping data sharing are unclear. Stronger, accessible user controls over data collection scope would meaningfully improve this score.

    About This Analysis

    This scorecard is based on automated static analysis of the app at the version listed below. Scores and findings reflect the state of the app at the time of the scan and may change with future updates.

    App Details

    • App Name: Foreca Weather & Radar
    • Package ID: com.foreca.android.weather
    • Version: 4.76.1 (Build 5163)
    • Scan Date: January 21, 2026
    • Analysis by: canITrustThat

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