Weather UAE vs Pocket Radar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Weather UAE
Access real-time, high-resolution weather forecasts and now-casts for the UAE. This official government application provides a continuous, multi-view feed of weather data, including current conditions and future predictions, supported by high-quality imagery.
- High-resolution weather now-casts
- Continuous multi-view weather feed
- Real-time forecast data
- Official government information
- Supports geo-location for customized data
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The National Center of Meteorology, a UAE federal government entity has developed this Mobile application as an additional way of communicating and serving its clients through providing a continuous informational multi-view feed on high-resolution weather now-cast and forecast. * Internet connection and Geo location are required to show the latest customized data. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- بصفته الجهة الرسمية المختصة بالأرصاد الجوية والزلازل، واستناداً للخطط التنفيذية لاستراتيجية المؤسسة، طور المركز الوطني للأرصاد هذا التطبيق كقناة اتصال إضافية للتواصل مع عملاء المركز والجمهور، وذلك عن طريق إتاحة بيانات الأرصاد المحدثة تلقائياً بأنماط متنوعة وعلى أبعاد زمنية مختلفة، كبيانات الطقس الحالية والتنبؤات المستقبلية المتوقعة لحالات الطقس مدعمةً بالصور العلمية عالية الجودة. ويستند المركز في عمليات الرصد والتحليل والتنبؤ على أحدث ما تقدمه التكنولوجيا وأفضل الممارسات المعتمدة والمستخدمة عالمياً من قبل مراكز الأرصاد الجوية والزلازل المتطورة. هذا التطبيق يتطلب الاتصال بشبكة الإنترنت أثناء استخدامه حتى يتسنى له الوصول إلى آخر تحديثات الأرصاد الجوية والزلازل.
Pocket Radar
Plan your day with detailed weather forecasts, including temperature, pressure, and wind. Get hourly and 7-day outlooks, plus precipitation maps and air quality information. Stay informed about weather conditions wherever you go.
- Hourly and 7-day forecasts
- Temperature and pressure maps
- Wind speed and direction
- Precipitation and cloud cover
- Air quality index
- Sunrise/sunset times
- Tropical cyclone tracking
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What will the weather bring today, this evening or over the weekend? Pocket Radar helps you plan ahead with hourly forecasts, temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind and weather maps. A FORECAST FOR YOUR PLANS Check current conditions and feels-like temperature. Explore the next 48 hours or look ahead with a 7-day forecast. Whether you’re heading to work, taking a walk or planning a weekend outdoors, choose a place and see what to expect. TEMPERATURE: KNOW WHAT TO WEAR See how warm the afternoon will feel and how much cooler the evening may become. Compare temperatures across the map to prepare for a trip or choose a comfortable time to head outside. PRESSURE: FOLLOW THE CHANGING WEATHER Check the atmospheric pressure forecast and see how it changes over time. Explore the pressure map for a broader view of weather patterns around your area and farther afield. WIND: PREPARE FOR THE CONDITIONS Check wind speed, direction and expected gusts before you leave. Find a suitable time for a run, a bike ride or a day by the water, with the forecast for the place you choose. RAIN, SNOW AND CLOUDS See where precipitation is expected and how it may move. Check conditions around your town or along your journey to help decide whether to bring an umbrella or adjust your outdoor plans. MORE INFORMATION BEFORE YOU GO • Air quality to help you plan time outdoors. • Humidity and cloud cover for a fuller picture of the weather. • Sunrise and sunset times to make the most of daylight. • Tropical cyclone tracks and thunderstorm outlooks to follow developing weather. • Satellite thermal hotspots for additional information about possible fire activity. WEATHER WITHIN REACH Use Pocket Radar on iPhone and iPad, add Home Screen widgets and check precipitation maps on Apple Watch. On iPad and Duo, view the map and detailed forecast side by side. Open Pocket Radar and prepare for the weather wherever your day takes you. Data and forecast availability vary by region and source. Forecasts and air quality estimates may differ from actual conditions. A satellite thermal hotspot does not confirm a fire. For hazardous conditions, follow official warnings from local authorities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Weather UAE at none against Pocket Radar's 1. Pocket Radar's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 110). On price, rating, ads 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. Pocket Radar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Weather UAE asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Weather UAE against 4.6 for Pocket Radar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Radar has 1.6K ratings behind it against 110, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Weather UAE's written reviews are positive against 75% of Pocket Radar's.
Weather UAE ships an update monthly, Pocket Radar every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Weather UAE | Pocket Radar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (110 ratings) | 4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews | 74.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 110 | 1.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #130 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 243 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | NCMS | Dmitry Alaev |
Customer experience
Weather UAE
Pocket Radar
Bugs and requests
Weather UAE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Pocket Radar
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch
- Incorrect weather forecasts
- Location services not working properly
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to customize widget
- Option to display temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit
- More detailed weather information (wind, pressure, etc.)
In-app purchases
Weather UAE
No in-app purchases
Pocket Radar
- Weather Widget$4.95









