Comparison

CloudSpotter vs Cloud Identifier

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CloudSpotter

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Currently charting
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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/

About

Cloud Identifier

Identify cloud types by taking a photo of the sky. Learn about their formations, weather implications, and track patterns. This app offers insights for enthusiasts, students, and the curious.

Highlights
  • AI-powered cloud identification
  • Learn cloud formations and weather implications
  • Track weather patterns
  • Detailed cloud history
  • Save and track cloud photos
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Cloud Identifier is your personal cloud expert. Simply snap a photo of the sky, and our app will analyze and identify the types of clouds you're observing. Learn about their formations, weather implications, and even track weather patterns based on cloud types. Whether you're a cloud enthusiast, a student, or simply curious about the sky, Cloud Identifier provides fascinating insights at your fingertips. Key Features: Identify clouds instantly using AI-powered technology. Learn about cloud types and weather predictions based on cloud formations. Access detailed cloud history and weather impact. Enjoy an ad-free, seamless experience. Save and track cloud photos in your personal gallery. About Cloud Identifier Premium: Subscription Name: 3-Day Trial (Weekly with Trial) Subscription Duration: 1 week (3 days trial) Subscription Description: Unlock all Premium features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CloudSpotter4 screens
Cloud Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CloudSpotter at 49% against Cloud Identifier's 0%. CloudSpotter also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.0) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CloudSpotter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Cloud Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CloudSpotter holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudSpotter has 36 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of CloudSpotter's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cloud Identifier's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CloudSpotter ships an update every 3 weeks, Cloud Identifier every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
CloudSpotter versus Cloud Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudSpotterCloud Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (36 ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews48.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings36 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#163 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloud Appreciation LtdAsil Arslan

Customer experience

CloudSpotter

All ratings36 ratings
Positive61.1%
Neutral16.7%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive48.7%
Neutral23.1%
Negative28.2%

Cloud Identifier

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CloudSpotter

Subscriptions2
  • CAS Membership (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • CAS Membership (Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Cloud Identifier

Subscriptions2
  • 3-Day Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan$24.991 Year

Questions

Is CloudSpotter free?
CloudSpotter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cloud Identifier free?
Cloud Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CloudSpotter or Cloud Identifier?
CloudSpotter is rated higher. CloudSpotter averages 3.8 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Cloud Identifier averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do CloudSpotter or Cloud Identifier have ads?
Neither CloudSpotter nor Cloud Identifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CloudSpotter or Cloud Identifier?
CloudSpotter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cloud Identifier every 2 months. Most recently, CloudSpotter was updated on November 4, 2026 and Cloud Identifier on November 4, 2026.

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