Comparison

City Hypermarket vs NOW!

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

Head to head
About

City Hypermarket

Access over 35,000 products, from groceries to imported brands, with convenient delivery options across Kuwait. Enjoy exclusive online offers and weekly deals, all within a user-friendly interface available in Arabic and English.

Highlights
  • Over 35,000 products
  • Express and scheduled delivery
  • Order tracking
  • Exclusive online offers
  • Weekly deals
  • Arabic and English support
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The all-new City Hypermarket app is here, with a fresh shopping experience and new features designed for you. More than 35,000 products are now just one tap away, from your weekly groceries and household essentials to your favorite imported brands, all under one roof. Delivery that fits your day • Express delivery • Or choose a delivery slot that suits you • Delivery to all areas of Kuwait • Track your order from checkout to your door Fresh, local and imported, all under one roof • More than 35,000 products in one tap • Fresh meat, fish, fruit, vegetables and deli • Imports from the UK, the US and around the world • Local favorites and City Hypermarket exclusive brands • Household essentials, electronics, toys and much more Value, all the time • Exclusive online offers • Weekly deals across every category, all year round Shopping made simple • A fresh experience, new design and wider range • Smarter search to find what you need in seconds • Live order tracking • Shop by the lifestyle that suits you • Easy browsing by category • Quick checkout in just a few steps • Available in Arabic and English City Hypermarket. Value, all the time.

About

NOW!

Features
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NOW! Send packages quickly and easily. Enter your pickup and drop-off locations, and our drivers will handle the rest. Fast, reliable delivery—anytime, anywhere.”

Screenshots

City Hypermarket4 screens
NOW!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NOW! at weekly against City Hypermarket's every 2 months. NOW! also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

City Hypermarket ships an update every 2 months, NOW! weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
City Hypermarket versus NOW!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCity HypermarketNOW!
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (209 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings209 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB72 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCITY CENTRE COMMERCIAL CO. KSCCARMADA FOR WEBSITE DESIGN

Bugs and requests

City Hypermarket

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App doesn't work at all
  • App is very heavy and not UI friendly
  • Slow and so many glitches
  • Horrible application
  • Updated app has many items out of stock not mentioned
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  • Long time to do search and not user friendly
  • App isn't working anymore after update
  • Crashes when checking out
  • Keeps crashing while browsing
  • App refreshes when browsing products
  • App keeps crashing while browsing for items to buy
  • Lag when scrolling special offers
  • App freezes and exits
  • Items out of stock after paying
  • Missing items on delivery
  • App does not support Arabic language

Requested features

6 requests
  • Organize app better for ease of use
  • Make product images, prices smaller
  • Improve system for online shopping
  • Ensure items are in stock before ordering
  • Faster refunds
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  • Support Arabic language

NOW!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

City Hypermarket

No in-app purchases

None

NOW!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is City Hypermarket free?
City Hypermarket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NOW! free?
NOW! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do City Hypermarket or NOW! have ads?
Both City Hypermarket and NOW! show ads.
Which is updated more often, City Hypermarket or NOW!?
City Hypermarket ships an update every 2 months, and NOW! weekly. Most recently, City Hypermarket was updated on November 7, 2026 and NOW! on November 4, 2026.

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