City Hypermarket vs NOW!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
NOW!
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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.”
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
City Hypermarket ships an update every 2 months, NOW! weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | City Hypermarket | NOW! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (209 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 209 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | CITY CENTRE COMMERCIAL CO. KSCC | ARMADA 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
City Hypermarket
No in-app purchases
NOW!
No in-app purchases









