Comparison

AfricaWeather vs Cloudy

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

Head to head
About

AfricaWeather

Get accurate daily weather forecasts, observations, and storm tracking for Africa. Make informed decisions with detailed local conditions, including temperature, wind, and precipitation. Explore interactive maps and receive push notifications for weather alerts.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of weather station observations
  • 7-day weather forecasts
  • Sunrise, sunset, and moon information
  • Hourly temperature, rain, and wind forecasts
  • Automated video maps
  • Storm tracker with lightning and satellite layers
  • Push notifications
Features
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AfricaWeather smarter weather insights, built for Africa. The all new AfricaWeather app gives you accurate, easy-to-read weather for your location and anywhere else you care about. Check the conditions before you head out, plan your week around the 10 day outlook, or dig into the hourly detail. No account, no subscription just download it and go. KEY FEATURES Current conditions with feels like temperature, daily high and low 10 day forecast with daily highs, lows and conditions at a glance 24 hour forecast with hourly temperature and chance of rain Wind speed and direction on a live compass Humidity and dew point Visibility with hourly trends Atmospheric pressure Sunrise, sunset and total daylight hours Moon phase, illumination, moonrise and moonset Tap any metric for a full breakdown with hourly charts Save multiple locations and switch between them instantly DATA SOURCES Data used within the AfricaWeather app comes from a range of sources, including observations from automated weather stations and airports, and forecasts generated by industry-leading ensembles that draw on all major global weather models to produce the most accurate forecast available. ABOUT AFRICAWEATHER AfricaWeather is Africa's leading commercial weather information provider, serving the agriculture, mining, construction, education and consumer markets. We serve over a million Africans through our website and mobile applications, interpreting weather information and making it relevant to your day. Visit www.africaweather.com for more information. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cloudy

Get real-time weather updates and historical forecasts. This app helps you plan your day by informing you about necessary clothing and ideal times for outdoor activities. It also offers a unique Time Machine feature powered by machine learning for past and future weather predictions.

Highlights
  • Real-time weather updates
  • Historical weather data
  • Future weather predictions
  • Clothing and activity recommendations
  • Location-based forecasts
  • iMessage stickers
Features
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100% Free without any Ads. Cloudy is an application that will change your lifestyle and your daily routine. When you wake up in the morning instead of going to your window and checking how the weather is, with Cloudy you can check the actual weather on your iDevice. Based on your location you will always be up to date on current weather. Also if you're interested, in how was the weather in 1970 or any other date in the past, or you want to plan an event in the future and you wonder how would the weather be, you can do it all with the Cloudy through the Time Machine feature.  (This feature works thanks to Machine Learning - analyzing the weather in the past and predicting it in the future.) Other features are: - Informs you when you need to take an umbrella - You will get informed to take a jacket if temperatures are lower - Your walking routine is going to change with Cloudy because it is going to inform you to take a walk in good weather. - When it's dangerous for cold weather and wind or high temperature you are going to be safe with Cloudy. - More than 100+ stickers in iMessage Available only at App Store. Stay up to date and support us for more interesting features. For any help, feedback, or concern, please contact us: cloudy.weatherapp@gmail.com Twitter: @cloudy_app

Screenshots

AfricaWeather4 screens
Cloudy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AfricaWeather at Free against Cloudy's $0.99. AfricaWeather also leads on ratings volume (257 vs 59). Cloudy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, device support and iOS requirement 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

AfricaWeather is free to download; Cloudy costs $0.99 up front. AfricaWeather sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per year. Cloudy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for AfricaWeather against 4.5 for Cloudy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 257 and 59 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of AfricaWeather's written reviews are positive against 83% of Cloudy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AfricaWeather ships an update every 6 months, Cloudy every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AfricaWeather versus Cloudy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAfricaWeatherCloudy
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.5 (257 ratings)4.5 (59 ratings)
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings257 — better59
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB13 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAfricaWeather.comEmin Emini

Customer experience

AfricaWeather

All ratings257 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral6.2%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive67.9%
Neutral9.5%
Negative22.6%

Cloudy

All ratings59 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

AfricaWeather

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Incorrect location data
  • Delayed or missing notifications
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Syncing problems between devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Hourly weather forecasts
  • Live weather radar
  • GPS-based location tracking
  • Customizable widgets and home screen integration
  • Improved storm and severe weather warnings

Cloudy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AfricaWeather

Subscriptions3
  • Ad-free Subscription1 Month trial$2.491 Year
  • AfricaWeather Pro Subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Ad-free Subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Year
None

Cloudy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AfricaWeather free?
AfricaWeather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cloudy free?
Cloudy costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AfricaWeather or Cloudy?
AfricaWeather and Cloudy are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 257 and 59 ratings respectively.
Do AfricaWeather or Cloudy have ads?
AfricaWeather shows ads; Cloudy does not.
Which is updated more often, AfricaWeather or Cloudy?
AfricaWeather ships an update every 6 months, and Cloudy every 10 days. Most recently, AfricaWeather was updated on September 22, 2026 and Cloudy on September 23, 2026.

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