Comparison

Metar 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

Metar

This app visualizes aviation weather reports (METAR and TAF) for airports worldwide. It offers easy-to-understand metrics, weather symbols, crosswind calculations, and flight rule categories. Users can listen to decoded reports, track favorite stations, and view historical weather trends.

Highlights
  • Visualized METAR and TAF data
  • Weather symbols and flight rule categories
  • Crosswind calculations
  • Text-to-speech readout
  • Favorite station tracking
  • Interactive airport map
  • Weather trend graphs
Features
Currently charting
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Visualized METAR and TAF weather information for all airports in the world. Concise summary of everything you need to know about today's aviation weather. METAR features: - Visualized in easy to understand and colourful metrics - Weather symbols for significant weather and clouds, like in a non-aviation weather report - Crosswind calculations, by combining METAR and runway information - Flight rules category: VFR, MVFR, IFR, LIFR - Read out by text-to-speech available, listen to a decoded METAR while doing other things TAF features: - TAF broken down and displayed per hour in a table - Show sunrise/sunset, minimum and maximum temperature Keeping track: - Add your favorite stations to the list, see their weather at a glance - Get observations near your location - Find stations in the interactive map with weather codes - Search airports by ICAO code or name History: - Graphs with weather trends today and yesterday: temperature, visibility, wind speed, QNH - METAR history for the last hours and link to more on the website Airport information: - See information about the airports, like runway directions, elevation, location - If the airport doesn't report a METAR, the nearest station used for calculations Calculations: - All units are customizable units: speed (knots, km/h, m/s, mph), altitude (meters/feet), visibility (kilometers/miles), temperature (Celcius/Fahrenheit) and air pressure (Hectopascal, Inch Hg) - Times are converted to the local time for each airport - Sunrise and sunset are calculated based on the airports latitude/longitude General: - METAR, TAF and airport data are automatically saved for offline use - Available in 6 languages: English, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, German and French

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

Metar4 screens
Cloud Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Metar at 77% against Cloud Identifier's 0%. Metar also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Cloud Identifier's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99). On ads 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

Cloud Identifier is free to download; Metar costs $5.99 up front. Cloud Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Metar asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Metar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metar has 579 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Metar's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cloud Identifier's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metar ships an update monthly, Cloud Identifier every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Metar versus Cloud Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetarCloud Identifier
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (579 ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings579 — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#8 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEveline van den BoomAsil Arslan

Customer experience

Metar

All ratings579 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral10.0%
Negative12.9%

Cloud Identifier

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

Bugs and requests

Metar

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Autocorrect adds unwanted spaces to airport codes
  • Visual cloud base off by 2000 feet on iPad
  • Screen goes black when searching for airports
  • App badge cannot be cleared
  • Browse Older Metars redirects to blank website
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  • App defaults to portrait mode on iPad
  • Incorrect METAR data shown for nearby airports instead of requested airport
  • Excessive 'verify you're human' prompts after donation

Requested features

14 requests
  • Home screen widget support
  • Crosswind with gust information
  • Runway alignment feature in app (not just web)
  • Dewpoint and temperature meteogram graph
  • Runway degree headings display
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  • Split-screen support for iPad
  • Refresh button on active METAR page
  • Ability to sort favorite airports
  • Landscape mode default for iPad
  • Unit conversion tools (gallons/liters)
  • MSFS 2020 integration or compatibility
  • Extended METAR history (12+ hours)
  • Disable autocorrect option for search
  • More comprehensive airport coverage

Cloud Identifier

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Metar

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Cloud Identifier

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

Questions

Is Metar free?
Metar costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cloud Identifier free?
Cloud Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Metar or Cloud Identifier?
Metar is rated higher. Metar averages 4.8 out of 5 from 579 ratings, while Cloud Identifier averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Metar or Cloud Identifier have ads?
Neither Metar nor Cloud Identifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metar or Cloud Identifier?
Metar ships an update monthly, and Cloud Identifier every 2 months. Most recently, Metar was updated on October 1, 2026 and Cloud Identifier on October 1, 2026.

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