# CloudSpotter — Discover the world of clouds

> A pocket guide to identifying and collecting cloud formations and optical phenomena. (iPhone/iPad app by Cloud Appreciation Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudspotter/id1314437708 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cloud Appreciation Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039373550)
- Category: Reference, Weather
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 36 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 65 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-02-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudspotter/id1314437708/reviews.md

## What is CloudSpotter?

Discover the amazing world of clouds with your pocket guide to the wonders of the sky and have your spottings verified as you build your own collection of clouds. 

Learn how to spot 58 different cloud formations and optical effects, from the common ones like Cumulus clouds and rainbows to rare ones like the fleeting fluctus cloud or the hard to spot circumzenithal arc. Learn what makes each formation special with expert text from the Cloud Appreciation Society and stunning reference photographs by our app users around the world.

Build up your Collection of spottings and gain CloudSpotter Stars as you do so. Our innovative tools will help you decide what type of clouds or optical effects you’ve spotted. You will hear back from the rest of the community whether they think you got your spotting right. You can see New Spottings by other users around the world and say (with our help) if you think they got theirs right. Becoming an expert cloudspotter has never been easier – or more fun!

And if you join the Cloud Appreciation Society through CloudSpotter or you’re already a subscribing member, you’ll be able to access your Cloud-a-Days each morning. These feature amazing sky photographs by our members, explanations of the clouds featured, inspiring sky quotations, and even examples of great clouds in art.

With CloudSpotter, looking up will never be the same again!

Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- 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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CAS Membership (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| CAS Membership (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 36)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudspotter/id1314437708/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Suggestion

*2026-08-12*

Suggestion-adding the option of what cloud it is, if your guess isn’t correct.

### 1/5 — Rubbish password requirements

*2026-06-26*

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.

### 4/5 — Love it Add Community chat

*2026-06-09*

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!

### 5/5 — I like it

*2026-06-01*

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

### 5/5 — Must try

*2026-04-11*

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

### 3/5 — Great, few places for improvement

*2026-04-02*

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.

### 4/5 — Needs other options

*2026-02-11*

I understand that they don’t allow users to upload photos since it would allow people to cheat, but it ought to allow users to modify their spotting. I saw a Sun Dog and, in my haste, put it as a Sun Pillar. It’s wrong so I had to just take a picture of my picture to get my points—I should be allowed to revise the cloud spotted option.

### 5/5 — The best!

*2026-02-02, version 3.6.0*

This is the original and best cloud spotting app for anyone interested in looking up and wondering what those cloud formations are called, why they look like that, and what they are made of. Take photos of interesting formations with your idea of which category they fall into and see if your peers agree with you. Build a collection of your own spottings and see your status rise to become expert cloudspotter.

### 1/5 — Can’t login

*2025-12-27*

Love the Claud Appreciation Society, but can’t login, create a new account or change my password.

**Developer response:** Nic301, 
we’re sorry you’ve had difficulty logging in or updating your login. We can definitely help get you logged in if you reach out to us at membership@cloudappreciationsociety.org. Many thanks!
CloudSpotter Team

### 3/5 — Could be better

*2025-12-03*

This app is interesting and educational but too restrictive. Users should be able to add photos from their picture library, not just photos taken with the app - because the app can be slow, and if you’re not near Wi-Fi or have poor cellular service it won’t work at all. I’ve been unable to submit several of my cloud sightings because of this. So disappointing. Users should also be able to correct the selected cloud type (identification) if the “verification” process has marks it as incorrect!

## Frequently asked questions about CloudSpotter

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.9.2 — 2026-08-06

This is a quick bug-fix update. We have resolved an issue that was causing a problem for some subscribing members when viewing their Cloud-a-Days. Also, we’ve improved the flow for resetting the email for your CloudSpotter account.

### 3.9.1 — 2026-07-27

This version includes performance improvements for low bandwidth networks and offline mode along with a bug fix that caused the Sky Feed to get out of sync in some situations.

### 3.9.0 — 2026-07-17

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.

### 3.8.2 — 2026-04-29

This is a quick bug-fix update, as we tidy up a few things under the hood.

### 3.8.1 — 2026-03-24

In this minor update, we have fixed an issue that was preventing the correct location and time from showing when submitting a spotting from a saved photo.

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## More apps by Cloud Appreciation Ltd

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All apps by Cloud Appreciation Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/1039373550

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