# طقس العرب vs Weather  ٞ .

The clearest difference is rating: Weather  ٞ . at 4.5 against طقس العرب's 4.0. Weather  ٞ . also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (56% vs 42%). طقس العرب's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#107 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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  ٞ . asks for nothing beyond the download.

Weather  ٞ . holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather  ٞ . has 3.7K ratings behind it against 313, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of طقس العرب's written reviews are positive against 56% of Weather  ٞ .'s.

طقس العرب ships an update fortnightly, Weather  ٞ . every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | طقس العرب | Weather  ٞ . |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (313 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id597793934/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather/id1110656343/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 313 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews | **55.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#107** | — |
| Size | 96 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ArabiaWeather Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/532090541) | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) |

## What reviewers say

### طقس العرب

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

**Currently charting:** #107 Top Free · 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


### Weather  ٞ .

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather/id1110656343)

Stay updated with weather conditions using this intuitive app. It provides real-time weather for your current location and offers extended forecasts. Access weather information easily without opening the application.

**Highlights:** Real-time weather for current location, Today Widget for quick access, Apple Watch support, 14-day forecast, 72-hour forecast, Manual location addition, Fahrenheit/Celsius support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app
- 💡 Useful features like choosing temperature units
- 🔒 No ads or hidden costs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/adding locations
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🔍 Missing key weather details (wind, precipitation, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Weather data not updating correctly
- Incorrect location detected despite denying location access

**Requested features**

- Add precipitation and wind forecasts
- Allow customization of home screen and widgets
- Improve search functionality to find locations easily
- Provide more detailed weather information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is طقس العرب free?

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

### Is Weather  ٞ . free?

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

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

Weather  ٞ . is rated higher. طقس العرب averages 4.0 out of 5 from 313 ratings, while Weather  ٞ . averages 4.5 from 3.7K ratings.

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

Both طقس العرب and Weather  ٞ . show ads.

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

طقس العرب ships an update fortnightly, and Weather  ٞ . every 3 months. Most recently, طقس العرب was updated on November 6, 2026 and Weather  ٞ . on November 6, 2026.

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