Anwaa: iPhone vs Android
Anwaa gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Anwaa by National Center for Meteorology is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Weather FreeAnwaa at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-24. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
An official weather application by the National Center for Meteorology providing forecasts, interactive maps, and early warnings for Saudi Arabia, with specific features for Hajj pilgrims. The app currently ranks #1 in the Saudi Arabian Weather Free category and #43 in the UAE Weather Free category, indicating strong local relevance despite a low user rating of 3.0 based on only two reviews.
Similar apps: AccuWeather, The Weather Channel, Yr
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Anwaa’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 0 linked to your identity and 2 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
Anwaa downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 1k+ | 100k+ |
| Google Play | 100+ | 100k+ Measured |
| Total | 1k+ Confidence | 100k+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Anwaa's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 3.0 ★ | 2 |
| Google Play | 4.6 ★ | 1.6k 2 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.6 ★ weighted by ratings | 1.6k |
What users say about Anwaa
From the 41 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users express strong dissatisfaction with the app's stability, citing frequent crashes, broken notifications, and inaccurate radar data that updates too slowly. While a minority praises the official source and potential accuracy, the majority criticizes the poor user interface, lack of zoom functionality, and perceived regression in features compared to previous versions.
Mostly negative (32% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
About Anwaa
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
Anwaa iPhone
Anwaa gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Anwaa is #2 in Weather Free in Saudi Arabia and charting in 3 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
25 Sep 2026 Weather FreeAnwaa at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-24. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
An official weather application by the National Center for Meteorology providing forecasts, interactive maps, and early warnings for Saudi Arabia, with specific features for Hajj pilgrims. The app currently ranks #1 in the Saudi Arabian Weather Free category and #43 in the UAE Weather Free category, indicating strong local relevance despite a low user rating of 3.0 based on only two reviews.
Similar apps: AccuWeather, The Weather Channel, Yr
Anwaa on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Anwaa’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 0 linked to your identity and 2 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Anwaa downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Anwaa's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | WeatherFree | #2 |
 United States | WeatherFree | #86 |
| United Arab Emirates | WeatherFree | #42 |
Apps near Anwaa on the chart
Weather Free, around #2.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about Anwaa
From the 41 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users express strong dissatisfaction with the app's stability, citing frequent crashes, broken notifications, and inaccurate radar data that updates too slowly. While a minority praises the official source and potential accuracy, the majority criticizes the poor user interface, lack of zoom functionality, and perceived regression in features compared to previous versions.
Mostly negative (32% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
About Anwaa
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
Latest updates
Anwaa Android
Anwaa gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Anwaa is #2 in Weather Free on Google Play in Saudi Arabia and charting in 1 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Weather FreeAnwaa at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-23. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
An official weather application by the National Center for Meteorology providing forecasts, interactive maps, and early warnings for users in Saudi Arabia. The app currently holds the #1 position in the Saudi Arabian Weather Free category, indicating strong local adoption and reliance on its authoritative data sources.
Similar apps: AccuWeather, Weather Underground, Yr
Anwaa on Google Play
App details
Anwaa downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Anwaa's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | WeatherFree | #2 |
Apps near Anwaa on the chart
Weather Free, around #2.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
What users say about Anwaa
From the 60 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users report frequent crashes and functionality issues following recent updates, particularly regarding location services and map loading. While some praise the app's local accuracy for Saudi Arabia, others criticize inaccurate weather data and intrusive ads.
Mixed (42% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and being useful. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
What people like
- Features & content: “If there is an option to configure notification, in order to get notification only in the area I'm in or the desired area”
- Useful
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “Not working stuck on location searching”
About Anwaa
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:
Rain forecasts
Accumulated precipitation forecasts
Temperature forecasts
Wind forecasts
Cloud cover forecasts
Humidity forecasts
Weather Observation Maps:
Weather radar
Satellite
Automatic weather stations
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
The app supports two languages, allowing users to select either Arabic or English.
- App Settings
Users can tailor the app to their preferences with the following options:
Language selection
Temperature unit selection
Favorite cities selection
Notification customization
What's new in 2.1.3
- Improved the daily forecast view, now available as a graph or as hourly cards
- Added a detailed hourly table on the maps screen showing temperature, humidity, rain, wind, gusts and direction
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