Comparison

Cloud Topper vs C182 Performance

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

Head to head
About

Cloud Topper

This utility app helps pilots determine cloud height using their device's camera and sensors. It offers a modern alternative to traditional methods and corrects for Earth's curvature.

Highlights
  • Camera, gyroscope, and accelerometer integration
  • Calculate height above or below clouds
  • Earth's curvature correction
  • Modern alternative to traditional sight levels
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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Pilots, it's time to get rid of your sight level, water bottle or whatever "old school" method you have been using to determine cloud height. Introducing Cloud Topper, a revolutionary new sight level designed specifically for the iPad and iPhone. With Cloud Topper you can use your device camera, gyroscope and accelerometer as a traditional sight level. Plus you can enter the distance to a cloud and Cloud Topper will calculate your height above or below that cloud. The displayed cloud height is even corrected for the curvature of the earth. Cloud topper is a fun, easy to use app that should be included in every pilots EFB. Cloud Topper is not an FAA approved source to determine cloud height. Cloud Topper is not intended to replace weather radar or pilot skills and judgement. Always consult the Aircraft Manufacturer’s Aircraft Flight Manuals, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) websites and publications, and individual company policies.

About

C182 Performance

This app calculates essential flight performance data for Cessna 182 and some Cessna 210 models. It covers takeoff, landing, climb, cruise, descent, and emergency procedures, along with an interactive hold calculator and risk analysis tool. Cloud sync ensures your flight plans are available across devices.

Highlights
  • Flight performance calculations
  • Takeoff and landing data
  • Climb and cruise performance
  • Instrument procedure calculations
  • Emergency performance data
  • Interactive hold calculator
  • Risk analysis tool
Features
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C182 Performance computes all the useful performance numbers for flight planning for most Cessna 182 aircraft models and some Cessna 210 models. It includes calculations for takeoff, landing, climb, cruise, descent, instrument procedures as well as emergencies. It also includes an interactive hold calculator, a risk analysis tool, and an emergency glide distance calculator that handles head and tailwinds. C182 Performance is also available on other mobile devices and as a WebApp (an App that runs in a browser) that runs on a variety of platforms (PC, Mac, tablets, phones). The cloud sync feature allows flight planning profiles entered on any device to be synchronized with your other devices when connected to the Internet. C182 Performance is a free, open-source development effort and has Apps and WebApps for other aircraft. See http://pohperformance.com for complete details.

Screenshots

Cloud Topper3 screens
C182 Performance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: C182 Performance at Free against Cloud Topper's $1.99. C182 Performance also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). Cloud Topper's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On ratings volume, ads, 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

C182 Performance is free to download; Cloud Topper costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

C182 Performance holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Cloud Topper's written reviews are positive against 83% of C182 Performance's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud Topper ships an update every 12 months, C182 Performance every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cloud Topper versus C182 Performance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud TopperC182 Performance
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (7 ratings)4.3 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.4% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings710 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrop Applications, LLC.POH Performance L.L.C.

Customer experience

Cloud Topper

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral11.5%
Negative23.1%

C182 Performance

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cloud Topper

No in-app purchases

None

C182 Performance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cloud Topper free?
Cloud Topper costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is C182 Performance free?
C182 Performance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cloud Topper or C182 Performance?
C182 Performance is rated higher. Cloud Topper averages 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while C182 Performance averages 4.3 from 10 ratings.
Do Cloud Topper or C182 Performance have ads?
Neither Cloud Topper nor C182 Performance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cloud Topper or C182 Performance?
Cloud Topper ships an update every 12 months, and C182 Performance every 2 months. Most recently, Cloud Topper was updated on September 29, 2026 and C182 Performance on September 19, 2026.

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