# Atmosphere Weather vs Cloud Identifier

The clearest difference is rating: Cloud Identifier at 5.0 against Atmosphere Weather's 4.5. Cloud Identifier also leads on ads (none vs shown). Atmosphere Weather's advantage is ratings volume (792 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Atmosphere Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year 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.

Cloud Identifier holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Atmosphere Weather has 792 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Atmosphere Weather ships an update every 2 months, Cloud Identifier every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Atmosphere Weather | Cloud Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (792 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atmosphere-weather/id1348357998/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-identifier-ai-scanner/id6748271655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **792** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Concept Elements Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882783483) | [Angel App Publishing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/412814814) |

## What reviewers say

### Atmosphere Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atmosphere-weather/id1348357998)

Get quick local weather forecasts with detailed hourly information, radar, and moon phases. Upgrade for extended forecasts, activity planning, and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** 3 Days of Hourly Weather, 2 min Animated Weather Radar, Moon Phases, Sunrise/Sunset Times, 10 Days of Hourly Weather (Premium), Ad-Free Experience (Premium)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Full Version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best weather UI
- 🕰️ Comprehensive one-screen view
- 🎨 Visually intuitive color coding
- ⏱️ Detailed hourly forecast
- 🌍 Supports multiple locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on launch or during use
- 📱 Limited to portrait mode only
- 🌍 Lacks support for non-US locations
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes on license screen
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Customizable app widgets
- Radar display in the center


### Cloud Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-identifier-ai-scanner/id6748271655)

Instantly identify cloud types by taking a photo. Get detailed information on formations, weather implications, and confidence scores. Log your sky observations and learn about atmospheric science.

**Highlights:** Instant cloud detection via photo, AI-powered identification with confidence scores, Weather implications of cloud types, Scan history and personal sky log, Simple, distraction-free interface, Educational insights into sky science

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| One Time Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Atmosphere Weather free?

Atmosphere Weather 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, Atmosphere Weather or Cloud Identifier?

Cloud Identifier is rated higher. Atmosphere Weather averages 4.5 out of 5 from 792 ratings, while Cloud Identifier averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Atmosphere Weather or Cloud Identifier have ads?

Atmosphere Weather shows ads; Cloud Identifier does not.

### Which is updated more often, Atmosphere Weather or Cloud Identifier?

Atmosphere Weather ships an update every 2 months, and Cloud Identifier every 8 months. Most recently, Atmosphere Weather was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cloud Identifier on November 5, 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.*