# Cloud Map vs Astrospheric

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Astrospheric at 88% against Cloud Map's 33%. Astrospheric also leads on chart position (#63 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 16.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cloud Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Astrospheric sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cloud Map ships an update monthly, Astrospheric every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloud Map | Astrospheric |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (453 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrospheric/id1166046863/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **453** |
| Positive reviews | 32.6% of reviews | **87.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#63** |
| Size | 6 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **9.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [náhodný](https://appshunter.io/developer/431797361) | [Daniel Fiordalis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166046862) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloud Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-map/id431797358)

Access satellite imagery from over 120 NOAA weather stations to view cloud cover. Utilize GPS to locate nearby stations or save favorites for quick access. View current conditions on Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** 120+ NOAA weather station satellite images, Visible cloud cover view, GPS for nearest station, Favorite weather stations list, Apple Watch integration, Standard and Pro versions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud Map Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


### Astrospheric

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrospheric/id1166046863)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Grossing · Weather, #140 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app offers advanced weather forecasting and astronomical data for stargazers and astrophotographers. It provides detailed hourly forecasts, cloud and sky transparency reports, and alerts for celestial events. It also includes tools for astronomical societies and offline site setup.

**Highlights:** 84-hour hourly weather forecast, Ensemble cloud forecast, Kp index for Aurora, ISS flyover paths, Integrated smoke forecast, Sky and ground data, Rise and set times, Solar and Lunar eclipse data

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Astrospheric Pro Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Astrospheric Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Precision tool for astrophotography
- 🔍 Detailed weather forecasts
- ⭐ Accurate and reliable
- 💻 Comprehensive data and features
- 📊 Helpful for planning observing sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccurate forecasts
- 🔍 Missing some weather data (e.g. wind)
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🔌 Compatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or not loading on some devices
- Inconsistent temperature and wind data

**Requested features**

- Notification system for clear skies
- Widgets for quick access to data
- More detailed transparency and seeing data
- Ability to flip east and west in the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cloud Map free?

Cloud Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Astrospheric free?

Astrospheric is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Cloud Map or Astrospheric have ads?

Neither Cloud Map nor Astrospheric shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cloud Map or Astrospheric?

Cloud Map ships an update monthly, and Astrospheric every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cloud Map was updated on October 11, 2026 and Astrospheric on October 10, 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.*