CloudSpotter

CloudSpotter

Discover the world of clouds

34 ratings
35 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 4, 2018
  • July 17, 2026

Features

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Explore the sky and identify 58 cloud formations and optical effects with expert insights and user-submitted photos. Build your personal cloud collection and get community feedback on your spottings.

Identify 58 cloud formations and optical effects
Expert text from the Cloud Appreciation Society
Build a personal collection of spottings
Community verification of spottings
View new spottings from users worldwide
Access 'Cloud-a-Days' with curated content
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What's New in CloudSpotter

3.9.0

July 17, 2026

You can now join the Cloud Appreciation Society directly through CloudSpotter. We’ve enabled Sign In with Apple and Google. You can also share your Spotlights with others to show off your favourite spottings.

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User reviews

Rubbish password requirements

Cannot use without registration. Tried registration, but then could not be bothered because of onerous password requirements despite using Apple password keychain. Fix it and I might reconsider.

Do not recommend.

Love it Add Community chat

Love this app, but would be nice to be able to comment on people’s uploads particularly when they’ve guessed the wrong cloud but could have one even higher star rating but they won’t know, would be nice to be able to tell them what type it actually is. Otherwise a community chat would be cool too!

I like it

Great app, can make a library of nice cloud pics i got.

Must try

This app is incredible, especially now that the cloud a day and CloudSpotter apps have merged into one. You can discover various types and learn about the features and looks of each one. It’s really fun to vote on if people have gotten their spotting correct. You can use it on the go and it’s a great hobby and feels like an accomplishment when you spot a cloud you like
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Great, few places for improvement

Love this app. It is missing some clouds like roll/rotor clouds and scud clouds, which I would like to ID.
I wish the reviewers could suggest a cloud type when it is rejected, and that both parties could leave a note. Ex: this is near an ocean. Or “see top right”.
I also wish I could change the date/location for clouds I uploaded too late (and therefore can’t get verified)- bugs me that they aren’t accurate in my collection.
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FAQ

What cloud formations can I identify with CloudSpotter?

CloudSpotter allows you to identify 58 different cloud formations and optical effects, ranging from common types like Cumulus to rarer phenomena such as fluctus clouds and circumzenithal arcs.

How does CloudSpotter help me learn about clouds?

The app provides expert text from the Cloud Appreciation Society and stunning reference photographs to explain what makes each cloud formation special, aiding your learning process.

Can I get my cloud spottings verified?

Yes, CloudSpotter features innovative tools to help you identify your spottings. You will receive feedback from the rest of the community on whether they agree with your identification.

What are CloudSpotter Stars?

CloudSpotter Stars are rewards you gain as you build up your collection of cloud spottings, encouraging engagement and learning within the app.

What is included in 'Cloud-a-Days'?

'Cloud-a-Days' are available for subscribing members of the Cloud Appreciation Society and feature curated photographs, explanations of featured clouds, sky quotations, and examples of clouds in art.

What devices does CloudSpotter support?

CloudSpotter is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

What is the age rating for CloudSpotter?

CloudSpotter has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners and families interested in the sky.

How often is CloudSpotter updated?

The latest version of CloudSpotter is 3.8.2, and it was last updated on April 29, 2026, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions.