# Weather UAE vs طقس العرب

The clearest difference is rating: Weather UAE at 4.6 against طقس العرب's 4.0. Weather UAE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. طقس العرب sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. Weather UAE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Weather UAE holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 110 and 313 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Weather UAE's written reviews are positive against 42% of طقس العرب's.

Weather UAE ships an update monthly, طقس العرب fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather UAE | طقس العرب |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-uae/id497964984/reviews)** | [4.0 (313 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id597793934/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 110 | **313** |
| Positive reviews | **65.4% of reviews** | 41.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#120** | #164 |
| Size | 243 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 9+ |
| Developer | [NCMS](https://appshunter.io/developer/389556619) | [ArabiaWeather Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/532090541) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather UAE

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

**Currently charting:** #120 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


### طقس العرب

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id597793934)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Free · Weather, #188 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get accurate global and local weather forecasts, including hourly predictions and "feels like" temperatures. Plan your day with personalized lifestyle recommendations for activities, health, and clothing. Join a community to share weather observations and predictions.

**Highlights:** Global and local weather forecasts, Hourly and daily predictions, Personalized lifestyle recommendations, Satellite weather visualization, Interactive weather community (Raseed), Home screen widgets

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ArabiaWeather Premium | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| ArabiaWeather Premium | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| طقس العرب المميز | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| ArabiaWeather Premium | $4.99 | per year |
| ArabiaWeather Premium | $8.99 | per 6 months |
| one year | $14.99 | per year |
| Arabiaweather preium | $14.99 | per year |
| ArabiaWeather Live Chat | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Accurate weather forecasts and predictions
- 📍 Detailed location-specific weather information
- 📊 Comprehensive weather data and metrics
- 🌍 Good coverage for Arab countries
- ⏰ Prayer times integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ Inaccurate weather predictions in some regions
- 🔌 No internet connection errors despite connectivity
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing maps or forecasts
- Black screen display on interactive maps
- Location selection dropdown not opening
- App hangs during updates
- Subscription not activating properly

**Requested features**

- Dark mode/night mode support
- English language full support
- Apple Watch and widget support
- Automatic location detection
- Extended 14-day forecast via maps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather UAE free?

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

### Is طقس العرب free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weather UAE or طقس العرب?

Weather UAE is rated higher. Weather UAE averages 4.6 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while طقس العرب averages 4.0 from 313 ratings.

### Do Weather UAE or طقس العرب have ads?

طقس العرب shows ads; Weather UAE does not.

### Which is updated more often, Weather UAE or طقس العرب?

Weather UAE ships an update monthly, and طقس العرب fortnightly. Most recently, Weather UAE was updated on November 1, 2026 and طقس العرب on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Weather UAE or طقس العرب?

Weather UAE currently peaks at #120 in the App Store charts, and طقس العرب at #164. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*