# طقس العرب vs Rain Maps

طقس العرب and Rain Maps both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Rain Maps's written reviews are positive against 42% of طقس العرب's. Rain Maps also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#53 vs #189). طقس العرب's advantage is ratings volume (312 vs 82). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. طقس العرب sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months and Rain Maps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for طقس العرب against 4.1 for Rain Maps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 312 and 82 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of طقس العرب's written reviews are positive against 70% of Rain Maps's.

طقس العرب ships an update every 2 weeks, Rain Maps every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | طقس العرب | Rain Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (312 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id597793934/reviews) | **[4.1 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-maps/id1585595592/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **312** | 82 |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews | **70.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #189 | **#53** |
| Size | 87 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ArabiaWeather Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/532090541) | [ziad aljohani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582786116) |

## What reviewers say

### طقس العرب

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

**Currently charting:** #189 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


### Rain Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-maps/id1585595592)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Free · Weather, #156 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Visualize live rain radar, cloud cover, dust, fog, and lightning directly on a map. Get detailed precipitation, temperature, and wind forecasts from multiple global models. Explore weather phenomena and plan your activities with up-to-date information.

**Highlights:** Live rain radar, Satellite cloud maps, Dust and fog tracking, Lightning detection, Precipitation forecasts, Temperature forecasts, Wind forecasts

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is طقس العرب free?

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

### Is Rain Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, طقس العرب or Rain Maps?

Rain Maps is rated higher. طقس العرب averages 4.0 out of 5 from 312 ratings, while Rain Maps averages 4.1 from 82 ratings.

### Do طقس العرب or Rain Maps have ads?

Both طقس العرب and Rain Maps show ads.

### Which is updated more often, طقس العرب or Rain Maps?

طقس العرب ships an update every 2 weeks, and Rain Maps every 4 days. Most recently, طقس العرب was updated on October 21, 2026 and Rain Maps on October 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, طقس العرب or Rain Maps?

طقس العرب currently peaks at #189 in the App Store charts, and Rain Maps at #53. 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.*