Comparison

Mountain vs Cloud Identifier AI

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

Head to head
About

Mountain

Provides detailed weather forecasts for over 11,000 mountain summits globally. Offers hourly and long-range predictions, multi-elevation weather data, and offline map access for planning outdoor adventures.

Highlights
  • Free 6-day forecasts
  • Weather at multiple elevations
  • Hour-by-hour weather detail
  • Offline maps and forecasts
  • Detailed topographic and satellite mapping
  • Import GPX routes
Features
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For over 20 years, Mountain-Forecast.com has been the go-to weather service for mountain enthusiasts, offering reliable forecasts for more than 11,000 summits worldwide.
 From Mount Rainier to Mount Fuji, climbers, skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers, and hikers count on our accurate mountain forecasts to plan everything from casual day trips to major expeditions. Why choose the Mountain Forecast App? - Weather at multiple elevations - Long-range 16-day forecasts* - Hour-by-hour weather detail - Four forecast updates per day - Detailed topographic and satellite mapping - NEW: offline maps and forecasts* - Import GPX routes *MountainPro features, available to subscribers (who also offer ad-free web browsing of the mountain-forecast.com website) Offline Access: Download forecasts and topographic maps without an internet connection so you’re always prepared. “A must-have app for anyone who spends time in the mountains. The forecasts for different elevations are critical for both planning and when I’m out climbing. The best mountain weather app out there!” Leigh Strong (USA) Please remember that mountain weather is unpredictable; always combine our forecasts with your on-the-spot observations and other sources. Venture safely with Mountain-Forecast.com as your essential mountain weather guide. -- Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cloud Identifier AI

Instantly identify cloud types by taking or uploading a photo. Build a personal collection of identified clouds and store your sky photos in a private gallery. Explore the wonders of the sky one cloud at a time.

Highlights
  • AI-powered cloud identification
  • Upload or capture cloud photos
  • Detailed cloud information
  • Personal cloud collection
  • Private cloud gallery
Features
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Discover the Vastless Sky, One Cloud at a Time Take a photo of the clouds above you whether on a morning walk, a road trip, or from your backyard and let AI instantly identify them for you. Cloudspotter is your companion app for exploring and collecting the wonders of the sky. Snap, Identify, and Collect! Your personal cloud collection awaits. Features: Fast Cloud Identification Upload or capture a photo of any cloud to learn what type it is. Cloud Information Get details about the identified cloud type, its name and unique characteristics. Personal Cloud Collection Save identified clouds to your own collection and build a record of the skies you’ve explored. Private Cloud Gallery Keep all your captured sky photos in one place. A personal gallery just for your clouds and skies. Download now and start your journey of identifying and collecting clouds! Subscription Information This app offers auto-renewing subscriptions for unlimited access to all features while you maintain an active subscription. Purchases will be charged to your iTunes account after the trial period. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription anytime in iTunes account settings. For more details on subscriptions: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Contact & Support: kofibeduaustin222@gmail.com Privacy policy: https://kofiro.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of service: https://kofiro.com/tos.html

Screenshots

Mountain4 screens
Cloud Identifier AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mountain at 74% against Cloud Identifier AI's 25%. Mountain also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.4) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Cloud Identifier AI's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Mountain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Cloud Identifier AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mountain holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mountain has 707 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Mountain's written reviews are positive against 25% of Cloud Identifier AI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Mountain versus Cloud Identifier AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMountainCloud Identifier AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (707 ratings) — better3.4 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings707 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#74 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeteo365 Ltd.Kofi Austin

Customer experience

Mountain

All ratings707 ratings
Positive99.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative23.0%

Cloud Identifier AI

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

Mountain

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes after 4 seconds of use
  • Forecast table data misalignment (temperature shows with wrong icons)
  • Password reset not accepting new passwords
  • Freezing level data appears in humidity column
  • 12-day forecast non-functional at mid-low elevations
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  • Minimum temperature missing from recent update
  • Graph data not lining up with forecast information

Requested features

6 requests
  • Imperial and metric unit switching
  • GPS track recording capability
  • Past weather data/history viewing
  • Better search functionality for minor peaks and ridges
  • Restore minimum temperature display
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  • 12-day forecast for all elevation settings

Cloud Identifier AI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mountain

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Service (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Premium Service (Yearly)$24.991 Year
3 purchases

Cloud Identifier AI

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Unlimited Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Black Friday Deal Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

Is Mountain free?
Mountain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cloud Identifier AI free?
Cloud Identifier AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mountain or Cloud Identifier AI?
Mountain is rated higher. Mountain averages 4.9 out of 5 from 707 ratings, while Cloud Identifier AI averages 3.4 from 8 ratings.
Do Mountain or Cloud Identifier AI have ads?
Mountain shows ads; Cloud Identifier AI does not.
Which is updated more often, Mountain or Cloud Identifier AI?
Mountain ships an update every 2 months, and Cloud Identifier AI every 2 months. Most recently, Mountain was updated on October 13, 2026 and Cloud Identifier AI on October 8, 2026.

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