World Now vs Anemometer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
World Now
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.
- Near real-time satellite imagery
- Global map view
- NASA LANCE data integration
- Weather and environmental observation
- Interactive cursor for location-specific data
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World Now shows near real-time images from a variety of NASA satellite instruments for any location on earth. Move a cursor anywhere on a map of the world to see the near real-time output from NASA's LANCE data providers for that area, to observe weather and other conditions. All images are courtesy of NASA LANCE.
Anemometer
This app functions as a digital anemometer, providing real-time wind speed and direction data. It integrates wind information with a compass and allows users to search for and save favorite locations. Advanced forecasting features are available for pro users.
- Real-time wind speed
- Wind direction
- Integrated compass
- Multiple unit options
- Save favorite locations
- Wind speed forecast (Pro)
- Weather conditions
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Try the experience of a powerful but at the same time weave tool, a real Anemometer directly to your device. With an innovative design, inspired by the instruments of the aircraft, this app combines the concept of the wind with that of the compass resulting in ultimate speed and wind direction integrated in the compass. Wherever you are, Anemometer gives you the direction and the wind speed. Search new positions and will be automatically added to your favorites. [Features] - Real time wind speed in any place - Wind Direction - Compass - Choose from 5 units: knots, mph, km/h, m/s or beaufort - Search Cities - Save favorite places (without limitation) - Daily and hourly wind speed forecast (for Pro users) - Weather conditions - iCloud support - Intuitive Graphics - Ease of Use [Support] If you need help don’t hesitate to contact us at info@lionsapp.com, or visit our website www.lionsapp.com. If you like the app, don’t forget to give us a review on the App Store.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Anemometer at 4.9 against World Now's 2.4. Anemometer also leads on review sentiment (18% vs 7%) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). World Now's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
World Now costs $3.99 and Anemometer $2.99 up front. World Now sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Anemometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Anemometer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 47 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of World Now's written reviews are positive against 18% of Anemometer's.
World Now ships an update every 6 months, Anemometer every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | World Now | Anemometer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 2.4 (27 ratings) | 4.9 (47 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.1% of reviews | 17.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 27 | 47 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #121 | #108 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kelly Technology Inc. | LionsApp di Nallbati Elton |
Customer experience
World Now
Anemometer
In-app purchases
World Now
- Animate images$3.99
Anemometer
- Anemometer Pro$2.99
