# Cloudy vs FLARE Weather

The clearest difference is price: FLARE Weather at Free against Cloudy's $0.99. Cloudy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#72 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

FLARE Weather is free to download; Cloudy costs $0.99 up front. FLARE Weather sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Cloudy asks for nothing beyond the download.

FLARE Weather holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 23 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Cloudy's written reviews are positive against 71% of FLARE Weather's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cloudy ships an update every 10 days, FLARE Weather fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloudy | FLARE Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudy-weather/id1295631237/reviews) | **[4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flare-weather-local-forecast/id6446324718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emin Emini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1006622873) | [Tanislav Ivanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/6816381670) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloudy

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

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

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


### FLARE Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flare-weather-local-forecast/id6446324718)

Get hyper-accurate weather forecasts, real-time severe weather alerts, and interactive radar maps. This app offers detailed insights, customizable themes, and powerful widgets to keep you informed about changing conditions.

**Highlights:** Real-time severe weather alerts, Detailed temperature insights, Advanced air quality index, Comprehensive weather data, Interactive weather radars, Customizable themes and widgets

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FLARE Weather+ (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| FLARE Weather+ (Yearly) | $4.99 | per year |
| FLARE Weather+ (Lifetime) | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cloudy free?

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

### Is FLARE Weather free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cloudy or FLARE Weather?

FLARE Weather is rated higher. Cloudy averages 4.4 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while FLARE Weather averages 4.6 from 23 ratings.

### Do Cloudy or FLARE Weather have ads?

Neither Cloudy nor FLARE Weather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cloudy or FLARE Weather?

Cloudy ships an update every 10 days, and FLARE Weather fortnightly. Most recently, Cloudy was updated on November 3, 2026 and FLARE Weather on November 3, 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.*