# AfricaWeather vs Cloudy

The clearest difference is price: AfricaWeather at Free against Cloudy's $0.99. AfricaWeather also leads on ratings volume (258 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.

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.

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 — 258 and 59 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of AfricaWeather's written reviews are positive against 83% of Cloudy's.

AfricaWeather ships an update every 6 months, Cloudy every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AfricaWeather | Cloudy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/africaweather/id474736329/reviews) | [4.5 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudy-weather/id1295631237/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **258** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 31 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [AfricaWeather.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/474736332) | [Emin Emini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1006622873) |

## What reviewers say

### AfricaWeather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/africaweather/id474736329)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free Subscription | $2.49 | per year |
| AfricaWeather Pro Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Ad-free Subscription | $2.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 📊 Detailed weather information
- 🔔 Useful notifications and alerts
- 🗺️ Comprehensive coverage of South African locations
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate weather data
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Limited free features
- 🌐 Lack of integration with other weather services
- 🕰️ Outdated or slow updates

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Cloudy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudy-weather/id1295631237)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 258 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 27, 2026 and Cloudy on September 23, 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.*