# World Now vs Anemometer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | World Now | Anemometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [2.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-now/id610493235/reviews) | **[4.9 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anemometer-wind-speed/id912237070/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **47** |
| Positive reviews | 7.1% of reviews | **17.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #125 | **#113** |
| Size | 6 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) | [LionsApp di Nallbati Elton](https://appshunter.io/developer/432915499) |

## What reviewers say

### World Now

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

**Currently charting:** #125 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 |


### Anemometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anemometer-wind-speed/id912237070)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time wind speed, Wind direction, Integrated compass, Multiple unit options, Save favorite locations, Wind speed forecast (Pro), Weather conditions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anemometer Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is World Now free?

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

### Is Anemometer free?

Anemometer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Anemometer is rated higher. World Now averages 2.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Anemometer averages 4.9 from 47 ratings.

### Do World Now or Anemometer have ads?

Neither World Now nor Anemometer shows ads.

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

World Now ships an update every 6 months, and Anemometer every 4 months. Most recently, World Now was updated on October 24, 2026 and Anemometer on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, World Now or Anemometer?

World Now currently peaks at #125 in the App Store charts, and Anemometer at #113. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*