# KuwaitMet vs Rain Maps

The clearest difference is rating: Rain Maps at 4.1 against KuwaitMet's 3.5. Rain Maps also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (70% vs 56%). KuwaitMet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rain Maps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. KuwaitMet asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rain Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 138 and 82 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of KuwaitMet's written reviews are positive against 70% of Rain Maps's.

KuwaitMet ships an update every 2 months, Rain Maps every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KuwaitMet | Rain Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kuwaitmet/id696521227/reviews) | **[4.1 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-maps/id1585595592/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **138** | 82 |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | **70.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#152** |
| Size | 50 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Directorate of Civil Aviation](https://appshunter.io/developer/696521510) | [ziad aljohani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582786116) |

## What reviewers say

### KuwaitMet

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

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


### Rain Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Free · 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 KuwaitMet free?

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

### Is Rain Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KuwaitMet or Rain Maps?

Rain Maps is rated higher. KuwaitMet averages 3.5 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Rain Maps averages 4.1 from 82 ratings.

### Do KuwaitMet or Rain Maps have ads?

Rain Maps shows ads; KuwaitMet does not.

### Which is updated more often, KuwaitMet or Rain Maps?

KuwaitMet ships an update every 2 months, and Rain Maps every 4 days. Most recently, KuwaitMet was updated on October 7, 2026 and Rain Maps on October 13, 2026.

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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.*