Comparison

Webcams vs What's Open

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Instant nearby results
  • To-do lists
  • Detailed place information
  • Zoom & drag navigation
  • Offline usage for to-do lists
  • Dynamic real-time updates
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Webcams4 screens
What's Open4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Webcams sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. What's Open asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Webcams versus What's Open: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebcamsWhat's Open
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB21 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAppsFab ASZain Dhakam

Customer experience

Webcams

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

What's Open

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Webcams

One-time3
  • More webcams$0.99
  • Set location$0.99
  • Route navigation$0.99
None

What's Open

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Webcams free?
Webcams is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is What's Open free?
What's Open is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Webcams or What's Open?
Webcams and What's Open are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Webcams or What's Open have ads?
Neither Webcams nor What's Open shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Webcams or What's Open?
Webcams ships an update every 21 months, and What's Open every 3 days. Most recently, Webcams was updated on October 24, 2026 and What's Open on October 9, 2026.

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