Comparison

LuckGrib 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

LuckGrib

This app provides advanced weather data visualization, downloading, and routing for sailors and weather enthusiasts. It offers access to a wide range of global and high-resolution weather and ocean models, with features for optimizing routes and analyzing complex weather parameters. Remote access via satellite is also supported.

Highlights
  • GRIB file reader, viewer, and downloader
  • Advanced weather routing and route analysis
  • Satellite data access
  • High-resolution global and regional weather models
  • Ocean current models
  • Detailed weather parameter analysis
Features
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LuckGrib is a fully featured, easy to use, fast GRIB reader, viewer, downloader and weather router. Remote access to weather data via satellite. Advanced weather routing capabilities, for sailors, is available. Weather forecast data, packaged as GRIB files, can be downloaded directly from the LuckGrib server cluster. Downloads are available via: a direct high speed internet connection, or through the Iridium GO! as well as through the RedPort Optimizer. For sailors, LuckGrib offers a best-in-class, complete solution: industry leading visualization and ease of use, highly optimized weather data downloads via satellite, along with industry leading optimized weather routing and route analysis. Inshore sailors may not require satellite downloads, but will benefit from the rest of the system. LuckGrib is unique among apps that were originally designed for sailors, in that the weather analysis tools are powerful enough to attract attention from meteorologitsts. For sailors, meteorologists, and all weather enthusiasts, LuckGrib offers access to a wide range of high resolutions models, a number of global models, weather data at the surface, 850mb, 500mb and 250mb levels, parameters ranging from simple things such as wind, pressure and temperature, to more advanced quantities such as simulated radar, standard deviations, precipitable water, lightning, vertical vorticity, helicity and more. LuckGrib is a thoroughly modern and advanced GRIB viewer. LuckGrib provides access to many weather and ocean models, including global models such as GFS and ECMWF along with many high resolution models, which vary according to the region you are interested in. In the USA, there is the HRRR, NAM, NBM and many others. In Europe there is Icon-EU, Arpège, Arome, the Danish DINI and others. There are several ocean current models, such as the global RTOFS and Mercator Ocean, along with regional higher resolution models such as OFS, NCOM, CMEMS and others. The LuckGrib weather routing system is an industry leading, high quality, robust, high performance and comprehensive system. The LuckGrib isochronal Weather Routing solver has many unique features, such as being able to respect constraints (points that must be left to port or starboard,) deal with routes which require you to heave-to, outstanding visualization and interactivity features, and much more. LuckGrib comes with a 14 day free trial, or free access to reduced resolution downloads (LuckGrib Lite) for users who do not require access to the most accurate data. If you are interested in studying weather and gaining access to detailed weather forecasts, download the app and give it a try. Downloading data via satellite requires the Offshore Data in-app purchase. Access to the isochronal weather routing system requires an in-app purchase. Note that LuckGrib does not use a subscription pricing model - after the free trial, when you decide to purchase the app, there will be a one time charge, not an ongoing subscription. For more details, please visit the support website. * for details on the offshore data system: https://offshore.luckgrib.com * for details on weather routing: https://routing.luckgrib.com * for details on weather models: https://luckgrib.com/models * the privacy policy: https://luckgrib.com/privacy * terms of use: https://luckgrib.com/terms-of-use * end user license agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cloud Identifier

Identify cloud types instantly by taking a photo. Learn fascinating facts about their formation, weather implications, and typical locations. This user-friendly app connects you with the environment through AI-powered sky exploration.

Highlights
  • Instant cloud identification via photo
  • Fascinating cloud facts and details
  • User-friendly interface
  • Educational meteorology tool
  • AI-powered sky exploration
Features
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Cloud Identifier lets you Explore the Sky Ever looked up at the sky and wondered about the clouds drifting by? With Cloud Identifier AI, you can turn your curiosity into knowledge. Simply snap a photo of the clouds, and our advanced AI technology will instantly identify the cloud type and provide you with interesting facts and details. Key Features: • Instant Cloud Identification: Just take a photo of the sky, and our AI will immediately identify the type of cloud you’re seeing. • Fascinating Cloud Facts: Learn intriguing facts about different cloud types, including how they form, what weather they might bring, and where they are typically found. • User-Friendly Interface: Our intuitive design makes it easy for anyone to use, whether you’re a weather enthusiast, a student, or just curious about the world around you. • Educational and Fun: Perfect for students, teachers, and anyone interested in learning more about meteorology and the natural world. Why Choose Cloud Identifier: AI? Cloud Identifier: AI combines the power of artificial intelligence with the beauty of nature. It’s not just an educational tool—it’s an experience that connects you with the environment in a new and exciting way. Whether you’re a weather enthusiast, a student studying meteorology, or simply someone who loves the sky, this app offers something for everyone. Download Cloud Identifier: AI today and start exploring the skies! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LuckGrib4 screens
Cloud Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LuckGrib at 93% against Cloud Identifier's 0%. LuckGrib also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (338 vs 17). Cloud Identifier's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. LuckGrib sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Cloud Identifier sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LuckGrib holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LuckGrib has 338 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of LuckGrib's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cloud Identifier's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LuckGrib ships an update every 2 months, Cloud Identifier weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
LuckGrib versus Cloud Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuckGribCloud Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (338 ratings) — better4.4 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews92.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings338 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#175 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.417.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCraig McPheetersRick-y Media

Customer experience

LuckGrib

All ratings338 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.8%

Cloud Identifier

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative87.5%

Bugs and requests

LuckGrib

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Reported issues with 'no wind data for start time'
  • Occasional app crashes or freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Integration with boat instruments and data logging
  • More advanced routing options and customization
  • Improved support for regional weather models

Cloud Identifier

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

LuckGrib

One-time6
  • 14-day TrialFree
  • 14 day trial of Offshore DataFree
  • 14 day Weather Routing trialFree
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  • LuckGrib weather data access$29.99
  • Premium Offshore Data access$59.99
  • Weather Routing access$59.99
4 purchases

Cloud Identifier

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Cloud Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Cloud Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is LuckGrib free?
LuckGrib 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, LuckGrib or Cloud Identifier?
LuckGrib is rated higher. LuckGrib averages 4.9 out of 5 from 338 ratings, while Cloud Identifier averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.
Do LuckGrib or Cloud Identifier have ads?
Neither LuckGrib nor Cloud Identifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LuckGrib or Cloud Identifier?
LuckGrib ships an update every 2 months, and Cloud Identifier weekly. Most recently, LuckGrib was updated on October 13, 2026 and Cloud Identifier on October 8, 2026.

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