Comparison

KuwaitMet vs Anwaa

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

Head to head
About

KuwaitMet

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
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KuwaitMet provides official current weather information, weather forecasts and weather warnings for the State of Kuwait. Features of the application include: - Current weather observations from the official weather station nearest your current location. - Tabular listing of current key weather elements for all official Kuwait weather stations. - Climate statistics for all official stations. - Five day weather forecasts for the State of Kuwait. - Five day marine forecasts including tides.

About

Anwaa

Get comprehensive weather updates, forecasts, and interactive maps. Receive personalized notifications for weather warnings and their impacts. Track weather in favorite cities or your current location for real-time information.

Highlights
  • 10-day weather forecasts
  • Real-time weather updates
  • Weather warning notifications
  • Interactive weather maps
  • Current location tracking
  • Customizable alerts
  • Hajj season weather updates
Currently charting
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"Anwaa" app provides comprehensive weather updates and forecasts, and interactive weather maps. Users can personalize their experience by tracking weather in favorite cities or their current location, keeping our users informed about all weather changes. Additionally, it offers the capability to notify users of weather warnings and their associated impacts across regions and governorates. Our Services - Current Weather Information and 10-Day Forecasts This feature provides real-time weather updates and forecasts for the next ten days. - Early Warning This feature notifies users of weather warnings issued by the National Center for Meteorology, including the accompanying impacts, tailored to regions and governorate. - Current Location Weather Information and Forecasts This service provides real-time weather updates and 10-day forecasts based on the user's current geographic location. - Daily Weather Report for Saudi Arabia This feature displays the daily weather report for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. - Interactive Weather Maps • Early Warning Map: display of weather warnings across Saudi Arabia with a comprehensive map and list view. • Weather Forecast Maps: o Rain forecasts o Accumulated precipitation forecasts o Temperature forecasts o Wind forecasts o Cloud cover forecasts o Humidity forecasts • Weather Observation Maps: o Weather radar o Satellite images o Automatic weather stations o METARs - Mashaer Weather (Hajj Season) This feature provides weather updates for Makkah, Madinah, and the holy sites, including current conditions and forecasts for the coming days. It also displays prayer times and temperature predictions for each prayer time. This service is specifically tailored for pilgrims during the Hajj season, facilitating easy access to weather information via the National Center for Meteorology “Anwaa” app. - Sharing Weather Information The app allows users to share weather updates and alerts directly on social media platforms. - Customizable Alerts for Notifications and Warnings Users can customize the type of alerts they receive based on the warning level: • Yellow Warning • Orange Warning • Red Warning - App Language Available in nine languages, allowing users to choose their preferred language. - App Settings Users can tailor the app to their preferences with the following options: • Language selection • Temperature unit selection • Favorite cities selection • Notification customization

Screenshots

KuwaitMet4 screens
Anwaa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KuwaitMet at 3.5 against Anwaa's 3.1. KuwaitMet also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 29%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Anwaa's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#157 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KuwaitMet holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 138 and 151 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of KuwaitMet's written reviews are positive against 29% of Anwaa's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KuwaitMet ships an update every 2 months, Anwaa fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
KuwaitMet versus Anwaa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKuwaitMetAnwaa
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (138 ratings) — better3.1 (151 ratings)
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews — better29.4% of reviews
Number of ratings138151 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#157 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB220 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDirectorate of Civil AviationNational Center for Meteorology

Customer experience

KuwaitMet

All ratings138 ratings
Positive60.1%
Neutral5.8%
Negative34.1%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive55.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative38.2%

Anwaa

All ratings151 ratings
Positive51.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative43.7%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral7.8%
Negative62.7%

Bugs and requests

KuwaitMet

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • 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
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  • App doesn't open after update
  • App crashes continuously

Requested features

7 requests
  • Update the app
  • Add Hijri date
  • Improve accuracy for sea conditions
  • Provide downloadable historical data and charts
  • Re-add weather station map
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  • Add Arabic language support
  • Add satellite maps for clouds, rain, dust

Anwaa

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

KuwaitMet

No in-app purchases

None

Anwaa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KuwaitMet free?
KuwaitMet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anwaa free?
Anwaa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KuwaitMet or Anwaa?
KuwaitMet is rated higher. KuwaitMet averages 3.5 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Anwaa averages 3.1 from 151 ratings.
Do KuwaitMet or Anwaa have ads?
Neither KuwaitMet nor Anwaa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KuwaitMet or Anwaa?
KuwaitMet ships an update every 2 months, and Anwaa fortnightly. Most recently, KuwaitMet was updated on October 16, 2026 and Anwaa on October 15, 2026.

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