# World Now vs iWindRose²

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iWindRose² at 59% against World Now's 7%. iWindRose² also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). World Now's advantage is chart position (#128 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

World Now costs $3.99 and iWindRose² $1.99 up front. World Now sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iWindRose² asks for nothing beyond the download.

iWindRose² holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of World Now's written reviews are positive against 59% of iWindRose²'s.

World Now ships an update every 6 months, iWindRose² every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | World Now | iWindRose² |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [2.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-now/id610493235/reviews) | **[4.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwindrose/id1403142267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 7.1% of reviews | **59.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#128** | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) | [Fast-Devs Project](https://appshunter.io/developer/380985711) |

## What reviewers say

### World Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-now/id610493235)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Explore near real-time satellite imagery of Earth for any location. Observe weather patterns and environmental conditions using data from NASA's LANCE instruments. View detailed satellite outputs directly on a world map.

**Highlights:** Near real-time satellite imagery, Global map view, NASA LANCE data integration, Weather and environmental observation, Interactive cursor for location-specific data

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Animate images | $3.99 | one-time |


### iWindRose²

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwindrose/id1403142267)

This app provides detailed information on wind roses, including their history, direction, and forecasts. It's ideal for water sports enthusiasts and boaters needing real-time weather data and predictions for their location. Features include dynamic compass rose, Sun/Moon data, and customizable notifications.

**Highlights:** Wind rose information and history, Real-time weather forecasts, Dynamic compass rose, Sun and Moon data, Wind and sea force scales, Notifications for forecast updates, Apple Watch compatibility

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is World Now free?

World Now costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is iWindRose² free?

iWindRose² costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, World Now or iWindRose²?

iWindRose² is rated higher. World Now averages 2.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while iWindRose² averages 4.6 from 19 ratings.

### Do World Now or iWindRose² have ads?

Neither World Now nor iWindRose² shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, World Now or iWindRose²?

World Now ships an update every 6 months, and iWindRose² every 3 weeks. Most recently, World Now was updated on October 29, 2026 and iWindRose² on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*