# طقس العرب vs KuwaitMet

The clearest difference is rating: طقس العرب at 4.0 against KuwaitMet's 3.5. طقس العرب also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). KuwaitMet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

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

طقس العرب holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 313 and 138 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of طقس العرب's written reviews are positive against 56% of KuwaitMet's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

طقس العرب ships an update fortnightly, KuwaitMet every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | طقس العرب | KuwaitMet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (313 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id597793934/reviews)** | [3.5 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kuwaitmet/id696521227/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **313** | 138 |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews | **55.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#112** | #201 |
| Size | 96 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ArabiaWeather Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/532090541) | [Directorate of Civil Aviation](https://appshunter.io/developer/696521510) |

## What reviewers say

### طقس العرب

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

**Currently charting:** #112 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


### KuwaitMet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kuwaitmet/id696521227)

**Currently charting:** #201 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Access official weather data for Kuwait, including current conditions, detailed forecasts, and important weather warnings. Get real-time observations from nearby stations and explore climate statistics.

**Highlights:** Current weather observations, Weather forecasts, Weather warnings, Climate statistics, Marine forecasts and tides

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful weather tool
- 👍 Accurate forecasts
- 👍 Historical data available
- 👍 Loaded with features
- 👍 Great for Kuwait weather

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Stops working after updates
- 🐛 Not working on new iOS versions
- 🐛 No notifications
- 🐛 Arabic interface crashes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- App crashes when opening stations map in Arabic
- App crashes after iOS updates
- App not working after latest update
- No notifications or warnings

**Requested features**

- Update the app
- Add Hijri date
- Improve accuracy for sea conditions
- Provide downloadable historical data and charts
- Re-add weather station map


## Frequently asked questions

### Is طقس العرب free?

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

### Is KuwaitMet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, طقس العرب or KuwaitMet?

طقس العرب is rated higher. طقس العرب averages 4.0 out of 5 from 313 ratings, while KuwaitMet averages 3.5 from 138 ratings.

### Do طقس العرب or KuwaitMet have ads?

طقس العرب shows ads; KuwaitMet does not.

### Which is updated more often, طقس العرب or KuwaitMet?

طقس العرب ships an update fortnightly, and KuwaitMet every 2 months. Most recently, طقس العرب was updated on October 26, 2026 and KuwaitMet on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, طقس العرب or KuwaitMet?

طقس العرب currently peaks at #112 in the App Store charts, and KuwaitMet at #201. 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.*