Maater vs Gubaar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Maater
This app provides advanced rain and flood forecasting for Saudi Arabia, aiding decision-making and early planning. It offers detailed weather predictions, alerts, and satellite imagery for specific regions.
- 5-day weather forecast
- Hourly detailed predictions
- Written weather bulletins
- Early warning alerts
- Critical area weather maps
- Live satellite imagery
- Lightning radar
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نظام "ماطر" توقعات الحالات المطرية النظام الأول من نوعه في المملكة العربية السعودية لدعم اتخاذ القرار الصحيح والتخطيط المبكر في توقع الأمطار والسيول باعتماد التكنولوجيا الفريدة في التنبؤات الجوية ذات الدقة العالية وفي الوقت المناسب. بيانات الطقس المتاحة لكل أمانة والبلديات التابعة لها: - لوحة تحكم تظهر توقعات الطقس لـ 5 أيام القادمة. - توقعات مفصلة ساعة بساعة ولمدة 5 أيام. - نشرة جوية كتابية. - التنبيهات المبكرة. - خرائط الطقس لعرض المناطق الحرجة. - صور مُباشرة للأقمار الاصطناعية. - رادار البروق. - خدمة التحدث المباشر.
Gubaar
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Stay safe and informed with real-time storm alerts across the Gulf! Dust Alerts gives you up-to-date notifications and detailed information about dust and sandstorms in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Key Features: Storm Alerts in All GCC Countries: Receive instant push notifications for new storms detected anywhere in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Live Storm Maps: View storm locations, movement directions, storm size, and affected areas directly on the map. Storm Details at a Glance: Get easy-to-read information on each storm, including distance from your location, direction, size (area and radius), movement speed, and severity. AI Insights: Our smart AI gives you quick, useful insights about current storms near you in both English and Arabic. Understand the risk and stay prepared! Accurate & Up-to-Date: Storm information is refreshed every 15 minutes using satellite image analysis. You always have the latest data. Push Notifications: Stay alerted even when the app is closed. Get notifications for new storms and all-clear updates when the air is safe again. Easy to Use: Simple design, clear maps, and information in your language (English or Arabic). Switch language anytime. Privacy Friendly: Your location is used only to calculate the distance to storms and is never shared or stored. How it Works: The app scans satellite images for signs of new sand or dust storms. When a storm is detected, you get an instant alert if it is near your location. Tap the notification to open the app and see all the details: storm distance, direction, size, severity, and more. AI-powered insights give you a simple summary of the current situation. Why choose Dust Alerts? Protect your health by knowing about dust storms before they arrive. Plan your travel or outdoor activities with confidence. Always have accurate storm information, updated every 15 minutes. Coverage: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Your safety is our priority! Download Dust Alerts now and be the first to know when a storm is coming near you. Note: This app uses your device’s location only to show storm distances and directions. Data updates every 15 minutes and uses the latest satellite images. Languages: Disclaimer: We work hard to provide accurate storm alerts, but always check official sources before making safety decisions. We are not responsible for any losses or damages resulting from app use. English & Arabic
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Maater at 9.0 against Gubaar's 18.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Maater | Gubaar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (91 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 1.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 91 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MOMRA | Aaratus, inc. |
Bugs and requests
Maater
Reported bugs
5 issues- App asks for login without registration option
- App is not working for general users
- App is not responding
- App is not available for public use
- App requires login without providing a registration field
Requested features
4 requests- Allow public access to the app
- Provide a clear registration process
- Add a guest access option
- Allow linking with social media accounts
Gubaar
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Maater
No in-app purchases
Gubaar
No in-app purchases
