# Weather UAE vs PocketRadar

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Weather UAE at none against PocketRadar's 1. Weather UAE also leads on chart position (#177 vs unranked). PocketRadar's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 110). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PocketRadar 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 PocketRadar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PocketRadar 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 PocketRadar's.

Weather UAE ships an update monthly, PocketRadar every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather UAE | PocketRadar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-uae/id497964984/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketradar-animated-rain-map/id574399713/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 110 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews | **74.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#177** | — |
| Size | 243 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NCMS](https://appshunter.io/developer/389556619) | [Dmitry Alaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/502956595) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather UAE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-uae/id497964984)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** High-resolution weather now-casts, Continuous multi-view weather feed, Real-time forecast data, Official government information, Supports geo-location for customized data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PocketRadar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketradar-animated-rain-map/id574399713)

Get real-time weather updates and animated radar images on your phone. Monitor rain, storms, and weather fronts with a zoomable map. Provides precise forecasts for any location worldwide, keeping you informed effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Animated radar images, Up-to-the-minute weather conditions, Zoomable rain radar, Precise forecasts worldwide, Real-time weather updates, Emerging weather patterns

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weather Widget | $4.95 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and easy to use
- 👍 Beautifully designed
- 🌍 Gorgeous 3D globe view
- ⏱ Detailed hourly and 14-day forecasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection errors and app not working
- 💰 Forced to download new subscription-based app
- 📺 Intrusive ads and pop-ups
- 🗺 Inaccurate location and weather data

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Incorrect weather forecasts
- Location services not working properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize widget
- Option to display temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit
- More detailed weather information (wind, pressure, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather UAE free?

Weather UAE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PocketRadar free?

PocketRadar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Weather UAE or PocketRadar?

PocketRadar is rated higher. Weather UAE averages 4.6 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while PocketRadar averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Weather UAE or PocketRadar have ads?

Neither Weather UAE nor PocketRadar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weather UAE or PocketRadar?

Weather UAE ships an update monthly, and PocketRadar every 8 days. Most recently, Weather UAE was updated on October 26, 2026 and PocketRadar on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*