Comparison

Gubaar vs BareWeather

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Gubaar

Features
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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

About

BareWeather

Get accurate local weather forecasts with a clean, fast, and privacy-focused application. It offers a beautiful, minimal design with quick access to saved locations and is designed to be lightweight and battery-friendly.

Highlights
  • Accurate local forecasts
  • Minimal and beautiful design
  • Save favorite locations
  • No ads or distractions
  • Lightweight and battery-friendly
Features
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Stay ahead of the weather with a clean, fast, and privacy-friendly app. Designed for simplicity, our app gives you the forecast you need—without clutter. Features you’ll love: • Accurate local forecasts, updated frequently • Beautiful, minimal design made for iPhone and iPad • Save your favorite locations for quick access • No ads, no distractions—just weather • Lightweight and battery-friendly Start your day with the forecast that matters most. Download today and experience the difference!

Screenshots

Gubaar4 screens
BareWeather4 screens

Verdict

The call

Gubaar and BareWeather 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Gubaar versus BareWeather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGubaarBareWeather
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaratus, inc.Red Mesa Studios LLC

In-app purchases

None

Gubaar

No in-app purchases

None

BareWeather

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gubaar free?
Gubaar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BareWeather free?
BareWeather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gubaar or BareWeather have ads?
Neither Gubaar nor BareWeather shows ads.

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