World Statistics is a free Windows 8 app that allows users to view various kinds of statistical data related to different things. When you open the app, you are presented with the answers to interesting questions that you may have thought about at some point. These questions can be the amount of oil left on earth, the number of days it will take for the oil to run out, etc. The app is beautifully designed, and is updated often.
World Statistics runs smoothly on all Windows 8 machines. The app is absolutely lag free, and is not hungry for resources. The app makes for a great download for the curious Joe.
World Statistics is available as a free download from the Windows App Store.
Features of World Statistics App for Windows 8…
World Statistics is available as a free download for Windows 8 devices from the Windows App Store. Upon firing up the app by launching it from the Start Screen of your Windows 8 device, you will be presented with an interface that looks like the following screenshot.
In the above screenshot, you can see the statistical data concerned to various events occurring on earth. This data is neatly categorized. For example, if you want to view the information about population, it will be visible under the population tab.
In the above Window, you can see the energy pane, showing you information about the various energy related statistical data. What’s more, you can actually click on any one of these tiles to view more information about the same.
The app also supports docked view, which means that it can actually be dragged to the corner of the screen, and it simply snaps on there. This has a great use for those who wish to multi task while using this app. The docked view of the app is shown in the below screenshot.
In the above window, you can see that the app is docked neatly to the right side of the screen. You can simply drag it back to cover the entire screen area, should you wish to use it in full screen mode again.
The app is very unobtrusive, and has a minimalist interface that is very pleasing and appealing to the eye. For those looking forward to boosting their knowledge about what’s happening in the world, this is the app that you should go to, because it provides statistical information that is exactly accurate.
Pros…
- Clean interface.
- Supports docked view.
- Does not have ads.
- Less resource hungry.
- Nice detailed view of information related to the statistic when it is clicked on.
Cons…
- Requires an internet connection to run.
- Live tile support would have been much appreciated.
The Verdict…
World Statistics is a great app if you want to stay updated about the latest statistical data regarding various stuff. The categorized interface makes it easy to look up information about various stuff, and hence it makes it a good download for statistical researchers as well as for anyone who wants to stay updated.
