Comparison

Cloudy vs Wisp

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

Head to head
About

Cloudy

Experience web browsing without distractions. This app offers a full-screen view of webpages on your iPad or iPhone, hiding the address bar and other interface elements. Access the menu and address bar by tapping a transparent button.

Highlights
  • Fullscreen web browsing
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Hidden address bar
  • Easy menu access
  • Remembers last page
Features
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A simple full screen browser. Use this browser to enjoy full screen webpages on your iPad or iPhone. No distracting address bar or other elements visible while you browse the web. To open the address bar, simply click the partially transparent menu button on the bottom left of the screen. The app remembers the page you have been on previously and will navigate to it after reopening it.

About

Wisp

This app offers a completely frameless web browsing experience, removing all UI elements for maximum immersion. It's ideal for cloud gaming, kiosks, and digital signage, providing a clean, edge-to-edge display.

Highlights
  • Frameless browsing experience
  • Optimized for cloud gaming
  • iOS Game Mode integration
  • Customizable gesture navigation
  • Always-On mode for kiosks
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Wisp removes the browser "chrome" elements like address bars, toolbars, and status indicators to give you a truly frameless, immersive web experience. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a dedicated handheld console or a kiosk. While standard browsers force UI elements onto the screen, Wisp gets out of your way. It is the essential utility for cloud gamers, digital signage, and minimalists. BUILT FOR CLOUD GAMING Finally, play services like Xbox Cloud Gaming, GeForce Now, and Luna without the clutter. --- Zero UI, 100% Immersion: Reclaim your screen real estate. No white bars or buttons blocking your view—just the game. --- iOS Game Mode Support: Wisp integrates with iOS Game Mode to prioritize performance and reduce background activity for the lowest possible latency. --- Desktop-Class Quality: Automatically requests high-resolution desktop streams (1080p+) instead of limited mobile versions. --- Controller Ready: Full support for Bluetooth controllers (Xbox, PS5, Backbone, etc.) with no input interference. CUSTOMIZABLE CONTROLS Because there are no visible buttons, Wisp uses intuitive gestures that you can customize in Settings: --- Smart Gestures: Swipe to go back, long-press to access the menu, or create custom zones. --- No Accidental Exits: "Locked" browsing ensures you never accidentally swipe out of a game during an intense moment. PERFECT FOR KIOSKS & DASHBOARDS Need to display a Home Assistant dashboard, a live metric counter, or a digital menu? --- Always-On Mode: Prevents screen dimming while active. --- Clean Presentation: Display content edge-to-edge for a professional look. KEY FEATURES • Frameless Engine: Removes top and bottom system bars. • Game Mode Integration: Prioritizes frame rates and responsiveness. • Gesture Navigation: fully configurable swipes and zones. • Privacy Focused: A lightweight browser that doesn't track your data. Stop playing in a tab. Start playing in Wisp.

Screenshots

Cloudy1 screens
Wisp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wisp at 100% against Cloudy's 46%. Wisp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). Cloudy's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (342 vs 7). On price, 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. Cloudy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Wisp sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wisp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cloudy has 342 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Cloudy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Wisp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloudy ships an update weekly, Wisp monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Cloudy versus Wisp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudyWisp
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (342 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings342 — better7
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB2 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMartin MlostekTony Sundharam

Customer experience

Cloudy

All ratings342 ratings
Positive60.2%
Neutral7.3%
Negative32.5%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive46.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative39.3%

Wisp

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Cloudy

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Fortnite no longer available
  • Frequent 'unsupported browser' errors
  • Login issues and inability to type login details
  • Crashes and performance problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add touch controls and on-screen keyboard
  • Improve controller support and integration
  • Fix Fortnite availability and connectivity issues
  • Provide an option to remove ads for a fee

Wisp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cloudy

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Big Tip$4.99
2 purchases

Wisp

One-time2
  • Super Res Streams$1.99
  • Advanced Gesture Zones$3.99

Questions

Is Cloudy free?
Cloudy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wisp free?
Wisp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cloudy or Wisp?
Wisp is rated higher. Cloudy averages 3.5 out of 5 from 342 ratings, while Wisp averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Cloudy or Wisp have ads?
Cloudy shows ads; Wisp does not.
Which is updated more often, Cloudy or Wisp?
Cloudy ships an update weekly, and Wisp monthly. Most recently, Cloudy was updated on October 29, 2026 and Wisp on October 30, 2026.

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