Webcams vs What's Open
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Webcams
Explore public webcams globally to check traffic, weather, and snow conditions before you travel. View live feeds, time-lapse videos, and images from various categories like beaches and landscapes. Find webcams nearby or in specific locations.
- View public webcams worldwide
- Check traffic, weather, and snow conditions
- See live feeds and time-lapse videos
- Filter by category, current conditions, and camera type
- Sort webcams by proximity or popularity
- Map view with webcam locations
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Wondering how the traffic is? How the weather conditions on the beach are? If there is snow on the mountain roads? Watch public webcams nearby when you travel. You can see the latest webcam images and if available live and time lapse videos. Webcams worldwide are listed. For time lapse videos, check how the landscape changes within 24 hours, 30 days, a year, or even longer. SORTING * Sort webcams by closest or most viewed. FILTER * Filter webcam images by current or daylight. * Filter camera type by HD, live or time lapse. * Filter cameras by several categories, like beach, landscape or traffic. FEATURES * See webcams nearby in a tile-styled list. * See webcams nearby on the map. Tap on each pin to get more information. * See webcams nearby in a list with search capability. * Share webcams on social media. EXTRA FEATURES (available as in-app purchases): * More webcams: Webcams displays a limited number of cameras. See all available webcams nearby. * Set location: Set your location manually to discover webcams near a place you want to go. * Route navigation: Step-by-step navigation from your current location to a selected webcam nearby. Tap on a webcam on the map and see the route to get there along with distance and time of arrival. See instructions for each step on the route. Choose to go by car or by foot. Source: The Norwegian Public Roads Administration (www.vegvesen.no/en/Home) under the Norwegian License for Open Government Data (NLOD) 2.0 (data.norge.no/nlod/en/2.0/) and windy.com.
What's Open
Discover nearby businesses and services that are currently open, day or night. This app helps you find pharmacies, coffee shops, and explore new places with ease. It's perfect for locals and travelers alike, putting options at your fingertips.
- Instant nearby results
- To-do lists
- Detailed place information
- Zoom & drag navigation
- Offline usage for to-do lists
- Dynamic real-time updates
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What’s Open is a local discovery app that helps you quickly find nearby businesses and services - day or night. Whether you need a late-night pharmacy, an early-morning coffee shop, or just want to explore new spots, ideal for both locals and those who travel a lot. What’s Open puts options at your fingertips. Key Features •Instant Nearby Results: Automatically detects your location and displays places that are currently open across various categories; food, fitness, entertainment, and more. •To-Do Lists: Create and manage lists for your daily activities, as you explore •Detailed Place Information: Get all the details you need in one place—names, addresses, phone numbers, websites, and even directions. •Zoom & Drag Navigation: Easily pinch to zoom and drag to explore categories or switch to a list version. •Custom Backgrounds: Choose from vibrant backgrounds or keep it minimal—personalise the app’s look to match your style. •Minimalistic Design: A clean and simple interface makes it easy to find what you’re looking for without getting overwhelmed. •Offline Usage: Access your To-Do list and saved places even when you’re not connected to the internet. •Dynamic Updates: The app refreshes in real-time, ensuring you see the most accurate information about places near you. Why You’ll Love It Fast & Simple: No complicated setup - just open the app and see what’s around. Always Exploring: Great for discovering new cafés, restaurants, gyms, arcades and much more.
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Verdict
Webcams and What's Open both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of What's Open's written reviews are positive against 0% of Webcams's. What's Open also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 21 months). Webcams's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Webcams sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. What's Open asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Webcams against 5.0 for What's Open. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Webcams's written reviews are positive against 100% of What's Open's.
Webcams ships an update every 21 months, What's Open every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Webcams | What's Open |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | AppsFab AS | Zain Dhakam |
Customer experience
Webcams
What's Open
In-app purchases
Webcams
- More webcams$0.99
- Set location$0.99
- Route navigation$0.99
What's Open
No in-app purchases









