# Cloudy vs Overdrop

The clearest difference is price: Overdrop at Free against Cloudy's $0.99. Overdrop also leads on ratings volume (182 vs 59). Cloudy's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 48%) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). On rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Overdrop is free to download; Cloudy costs $0.99 up front. Overdrop sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Cloudy asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Cloudy against 4.5 for Overdrop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 182 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Cloudy's written reviews are positive against 48% of Overdrop's.

Cloudy ships an update every 10 days, Overdrop every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloudy | Overdrop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudy-weather/id1295631237/reviews) | [4.5 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overdrop-weather-and-widgets/id1459855011/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **182** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 47.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 13 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emin Emini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1006622873) | [Overdrop Srls](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459855010) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloudy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudy-weather/id1295631237)

Get real-time weather updates and historical forecasts. This app helps you plan your day by informing you about necessary clothing and ideal times for outdoor activities. It also offers a unique Time Machine feature powered by machine learning for past and future weather predictions.

**Highlights:** Real-time weather updates, Historical weather data, Future weather predictions, Clothing and activity recommendations, Location-based forecasts, iMessage stickers

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Overdrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overdrop-weather-and-widgets/id1459855011)

Get accurate, detailed weather forecasts, severe weather alerts, and customizable home screen widgets. Track precipitation globally with a powerful radar and choose from multiple weather data providers to stay informed about current and future conditions.

**Highlights:** Detailed weather data (temperature, wind, rain, UV index), Severe weather and air quality alerts, 24/7 and 7-day weather forecasts, Customizable home screen widgets, Global weather radar for precipitation tracking, Choice of 4 weather providers

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| One Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Three Months Subscription | $4.49 | per 3 months |
| One month subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| One Year | $9.99 | per year |
| One Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Overdrop Pro | $17.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Purchase | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful UI design
- 🎨 Customizable themes and icons
- ☁️ Multiple weather providers
- 💨 Smooth animations
- 💡 Option to change weather provider

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets often not working/updating
- 💸 Expensive lifetime version
- 📉 Inaccurate weather forecasts
- ⏳ App sometimes not opening/crashing
- 🚫 Lack of notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets stop displaying data or go blank
- Widgets do not update or refresh frequently
- Widgets not functioning after iOS updates (iOS 18, iOS 26)
- Hourly forecast charts do not open to the current time
- Mini widget only shows specific hours (12, 1, 2 am)

**Requested features**

- Add weather notifications/alerts
- Improve widget reliability and update frequency
- Implement iPad and Apple Watch versions
- Add more granular weather information (e.g., 15-min steps)
- Allow saving multiple locations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cloudy free?

Cloudy costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Overdrop free?

Overdrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cloudy or Overdrop?

Cloudy and Overdrop are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 59 and 182 ratings respectively.

### Do Cloudy or Overdrop have ads?

Overdrop shows ads; Cloudy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cloudy or Overdrop?

Cloudy ships an update every 10 days, and Overdrop every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cloudy was updated on October 12, 2026 and Overdrop on October 20, 2026.

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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.*