# Weather Mate Pro vs Cloud Identifier

The clearest difference is price: Cloud Identifier at Free against Weather Mate Pro's $7.99. Cloud Identifier also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Weather Mate Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (6.2K vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Cloud Identifier is free to download; Weather Mate Pro costs $7.99 up front. Weather Mate Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Cloud Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cloud Identifier holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather Mate Pro has 6.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Weather Mate Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, Cloud Identifier every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather Mate Pro | Cloud Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-mate-pro-forecast/id608515289/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-identifier-ai-scanner/id6748271655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 149 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DylogicApps Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/608515292) | [Angel App Publishing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/412814814) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather Mate Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-mate-pro-forecast/id608515289)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides hyperlocal, accurate weather forecasts and alerts using data from personal weather stations and official sources. It offers detailed hourly and daily predictions, interactive radar maps, and historical climate data for planning.

**Highlights:** Hyperlocal weather data from personal stations, 15-day hourly and daily forecasts, Interactive radar and satellite maps, Severe weather alerts and notifications, Detailed weather history, Travel planner with climate summaries, Air quality data and health recommendations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Weather Sources, Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Extra Weather Sources, Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Extra Weather Sources,Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and reliable weather data
- 👍 Comprehensive and customizable features
- 💡 Detailed weather maps and overlays
- 👍 Excellent Apple Watch integration
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Inaccurate temperature readings
- 🐛 Delayed weather notifications
- 🐛 Radar and map issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption on Apple Watch

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Watch app crashes
- Weather data not updating properly
- Incorrect weather information displayed
- Radar map not showing all weather layers

**Requested features**

- Add tide information
- Improve Apple Watch complications
- Provide more weather station options
- Enhance radar animation and future forecasting
- Implement dark mode option


### Cloud Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-identifier-ai-scanner/id6748271655)

Instantly identify cloud types by taking a photo. Get detailed information on formations, weather implications, and confidence scores. Log your sky observations and learn about atmospheric science.

**Highlights:** Instant cloud detection via photo, AI-powered identification with confidence scores, Weather implications of cloud types, Scan history and personal sky log, Simple, distraction-free interface, Educational insights into sky science

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| One Time Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather Mate Pro free?

Weather Mate Pro costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Cloud Identifier free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weather Mate Pro or Cloud Identifier?

Cloud Identifier is rated higher. Weather Mate Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while Cloud Identifier averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Weather Mate Pro or Cloud Identifier have ads?

Neither Weather Mate Pro nor Cloud Identifier shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weather Mate Pro or Cloud Identifier?

Weather Mate Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cloud Identifier every 8 months. Most recently, Weather Mate Pro was updated on November 11, 2026 and Cloud Identifier on November 5, 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.*