Storm Ready vs Gubaar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Storm Ready
This app provides severe weather alerts, advanced radar tracking, and offline emergency tools. It helps users prepare for, respond to, and recover from various natural disasters with features like shelter finding and emergency contact access.
- Real-time NOAA weather alerts
- Advanced radar and storm tracking
- Offline shelter and location finder
- Emergency SOS toolkit
- Family emergency hub
- Customizable checklists and supply tracker
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StormReady — Severe Weather Prep & Emergency Toolkit Be Storm Ready — Before, During, and After the Storm. StormReady is your all-in-one disaster preparedness and severe weather companion designed to help you prepare, respond, and recover during hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, wildfires, snowstorms, tropical storms, and other emergencies. With real-time alerts, offline-ready tools, emergency planning resources, and powerful preparedness features, StormReady helps individuals and families stay informed and organized when every second matters. Key Features: • Real-Time NOAA Weather Alerts Receive instant National Weather Service alerts for your current location. StormReady intelligently sends notifications only for new alerts to reduce notification fatigue. Filter alerts by category such as Tornado, Flood, Hurricane, Fire Weather, Severe Thunderstorm, and more. • Advanced Radar & Storm Tracking Track storms in real time with interactive radar maps, forecast overlays, hurricane tracking, NOAA warning layers, and future radar forecasting tools so you can monitor dangerous conditions as they develop. • Shelter Finder & Emergency Locations Quickly locate nearby: Emergency shelters Hospitals Pharmacies Gas stations Pet shelters Charging stations Maps and emergency location data can be cached for offline use before storms arrive. • Offline Ready Mode Critical emergency information stays accessible even when internet service is unavailable. StormReady can save: Weather forecasts NOAA alerts Shelter information Emergency contacts Family emergency plans Checklists Medical information Insurance photos and storm documentation • Emergency SOS Toolkit Access emergency tools instantly during dangerous situations, including: SOS emergency screen Strobe and flashlight tools Quick emergency contact access Emergency communication support • Emergency Contacts Quick Access A dedicated emergency contact bar provides one-tap access to: 911 Poison Control FEMA Local emergency management Utility outage reporting Family emergency contacts Designed for fast access during active emergencies. • Family Emergency Hub Store and manage emergency contact information for family members, including phone numbers, meeting locations, medical notes, and safe-status tracking. Quickly access important information even during power or internet outages. • Customizable Storm & Disaster Checklists Create personalized preparedness checklists based on forecasted threats in your area. Add your own supplies and tasks, track progress, and share lists with family members to coordinate storm preparation. • Emergency Supply Tracker Track critical supplies including: Water Batteries Fuel Propane Medications Pet food Non-perishable food Monitor quantities, receive expiration reminders, generate shopping lists, and view your overall storm readiness score. • Local Weather Forecasts View current weather conditions along with short-term forecasts tailored to your location so you can make informed decisions before conditions worsen. • Pre-Storm Insurance Logbook Document valuables, property conditions, and insurance information before disasters occur. Save photos and notes to help simplify insurance claims and recovery later. • Post-Storm Recovery Logbook Record storm damage, recovery progress, expenses, and important notes after severe weather events. Attach multiple photos to each log entry for documentation and insurance purposes. • Built for Real Emergencies StormReady was designed to remain practical, lightweight, and easy to use during stressful situations. Features are optimized for quick access, offline readiness, and reliable emergency organization. Whether you are preparing for an approaching hurricane, monitoring severe weather, evacuating during a wildfire, or documenting damage after a storm, StormReady helps keep your family informed, organized, and ready.
Gubaar
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Stay safe and informed with real-time storm alerts across the Gulf! Dust Alerts gives you up-to-date notifications and detailed information about dust and sandstorms in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Key Features: Storm Alerts in All GCC Countries: Receive instant push notifications for new storms detected anywhere in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Live Storm Maps: View storm locations, movement directions, storm size, and affected areas directly on the map. Storm Details at a Glance: Get easy-to-read information on each storm, including distance from your location, direction, size (area and radius), movement speed, and severity. AI Insights: Our smart AI gives you quick, useful insights about current storms near you in both English and Arabic. Understand the risk and stay prepared! Accurate & Up-to-Date: Storm information is refreshed every 15 minutes using satellite image analysis. You always have the latest data. Push Notifications: Stay alerted even when the app is closed. Get notifications for new storms and all-clear updates when the air is safe again. Easy to Use: Simple design, clear maps, and information in your language (English or Arabic). Switch language anytime. Privacy Friendly: Your location is used only to calculate the distance to storms and is never shared or stored. How it Works: The app scans satellite images for signs of new sand or dust storms. When a storm is detected, you get an instant alert if it is near your location. Tap the notification to open the app and see all the details: storm distance, direction, size, severity, and more. AI-powered insights give you a simple summary of the current situation. Why choose Dust Alerts? Protect your health by knowing about dust storms before they arrive. Plan your travel or outdoor activities with confidence. Always have accurate storm information, updated every 15 minutes. Coverage: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Your safety is our priority! Download Dust Alerts now and be the first to know when a storm is coming near you. Note: This app uses your device’s location only to show storm distances and directions. Data updates every 15 minutes and uses the latest satellite images. Languages: Disclaimer: We work hard to provide accurate storm alerts, but always check official sources before making safety decisions. We are not responsible for any losses or damages resulting from app use. English & Arabic
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Verdict
Storm Ready and Gubaar are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Storm Ready | Gubaar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 213 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Epic Genius LLC | Aaratus, inc. |
In-app purchases
Storm Ready
No in-app purchases
Gubaar
No in-app purchases









