# Mountain vs Cloud Identifier AI

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Mountain | Cloud Identifier AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (707 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-forecastcom/id6446204098/reviews)** | [3.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-identifier-ai/id6752123312/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **707** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **73.8% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | — |
| Size | 128 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) | [Kofi Austin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495016623) |

## What reviewers say

### Mountain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-forecastcom/id6446204098)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Grossing · Weather, #95 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Service (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Service (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Highly accurate mountain-specific forecasts
- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🗺️ Detailed multi-elevation weather data
- 💾 Offline maps and weather access
- ⭐ No distracting ads in app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription paywall for extended forecasts
- 🔄 Inconsistent data alignment in forecast table
- 🌍 No imperial/metric unit toggle (not intuitive)
- 📉 Free version severely limited compared to paid
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Cloud Identifier AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-identifier-ai/id6752123312)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Black Friday Deal Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*