Weather Forecast by Climacam vs CloudScape
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Weather Forecast by Climacam
This app provides a simple and clear interface for checking essential weather information. Get accurate, at-a-glance updates on current conditions, daily forecasts, and sunrise/sunset times without unnecessary complexity.
- Minimalist interface
- Current weather conditions
- Multi-day forecast
- Temperature, humidity, wind speed
- Sunrise and sunset times
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Are you tired of overly complicated weather apps? Meet Weather Forecast, designed with simplicity and clarity in mind. We built it for those who want to quickly check the weather without any hassle. That’s why Weather Forecast offers an easy-to-read, minimal interface that displays all the essential information you need at a glance. Whether you’re planning your day or week, Weather Forecast provides accurate updates on temperature, humidity, and wind speed. You can see the current conditions and a straightforward forecast for the next few days, all in a clean and uncluttered format. Plus, you’ll get precise times for sunrise and sunset, so you can plan your outdoor activities perfectly. Weather Forecast is perfect for anyone who appreciates a straightforward, no-nonsense approach to weather updates. Download our app today and experience the convenience of having clear, reliable weather information right at your fingertips. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
CloudScape
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CloudScape is the only app that combines 16-day photography weather forecasting, AI-powered shoot planning, interactive sun and night sky maps, and a full suite of 10 photography calculators — everything you need to plan and execute the perfect shot. PHOTOGRAPHY-GRADE WEATHER See beyond basic forecasts. CloudScape delivers 16-day hourly predictions across 10 metrics that matter to photographers: cloud cover, visibility, humidity, precipitation probability, wind speed, temperature, dew point, pressure, UV index, and fog risk. The interactive heat map lets you scan conditions at a glance and find your ideal shooting window. GOLDEN SHOT SCORE Stop guessing whether sunrise or sunset will deliver. CloudScape's 7-component Golden Shot scoring algorithm evaluates high, mid, and low cloud layers, visibility, wind, rain risk, and horizon clarity to predict the quality of golden and blue hour conditions — days in advance. AI ASSISTANT - On Device Contextual AI analysis of shooting conditions with personalised recommendations tailored to your location and forecast. MULTI-MODEL COMPARISON Compare GFS and ECMWF forecasts side by side. See where models agree and diverge to assess confidence before committing to a location. SUN & NIGHT SKY MAPS Interactive maps show sun direction lines, golden hour windows, and blue hour timing overlaid on your location. Scrub through a 24-hour timeline to preview light conditions at any time. VR SKY Augmented reality camera showing sun, moon, Milky Way, and planets in real time — point your phone at the sky for instant on-location scouting. ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY SCORE A 5-component score evaluating moon phase interference, cloud cover, darkness hours, atmospheric transparency, and Milky Way core visibility. Plan your deep-sky shoots with confidence. MOON CALENDAR & PHASE A 30-day lunar calendar showing phase progression, moonrise and moonset times, and illumination percentage. Never miss a new moon window again. 10 PHOTOGRAPHY CALCULATORS Professional tools with 6+ sensor presets built in: • Depth of Field — near/far focus limits, hyperfocal distance • Hyperfocal Distance — maximize sharpness front to back • ND Filter — long exposure shutter speed with any ND combination • Star Trails & NPF Rule — 500 Rule and precision NPF for sharp stars or intentional trails • Time Lapse — shot count, duration, and storage estimation • Field of View — angular coverage and frame size at distance • Exposure Triangle — EV-based equivalent exposure combinations • Reciprocal Rule — minimum handheld shutter speed with IS compensation • Panorama — shot count and overlap strategy for single and multi-row panos • Focus Stacking — calculate shots needed for full-depth sharpness FOG PREDICTION Fog type classification and probability forecasting based on dew point spread, humidity, wind, and temperature trends. Find the misty morning conditions that make landscape photos magical. TIDE DATA Coastal photographers: see tide times and heights integrated directly into your forecast timeline. Plan your seascape compositions around low tide access and dramatic high tide action. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Golden Shot and Heat Map widgets keep your next shooting opportunity visible at a glance. FREE VS PRO Free: 2-day forecast, all 10 calculators, basic sun and astro views. Pro: 16-day forecast, unlimited saved locations, Golden Shot notifications, tide data, full astrophotography score, shareable forecast cards, and multi-model comparison. PRIVACY CloudScape uses location data solely for weather forecasts and sun/moon calculations. No accounts, no tracking, no data sold. Your photography plans stay yours. https://cloudscapeapp.netlify.app/privacy END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CloudScape at none against Weather Forecast by Climacam's shown. Weather Forecast by Climacam's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Weather Forecast by Climacam sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and CloudScape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Weather Forecast by Climacam ships an update every 3 weeks, CloudScape every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Weather Forecast by Climacam | CloudScape |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (491 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 491 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 389 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Weather Maps LLC | Alcasoniq |
In-app purchases
Weather Forecast by Climacam
- Weekly Plan3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Try Monthly Weather3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Month with 30-day intro$9.991 Month
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- Weather Unlimited Monthly$9.991 Month
- Try Quarterly Weather3 Days trial$17.993 Months
- Quarterly Weather$19.993 Months
- Annual Plan$39.991 Year
- Weather Annual Unlimited3 Days trial$39.991 Year
CloudScape
- Cloudscape Pro14 Days trial$1.991 Month
- CloudScape Pro14 Days trial$9.991 Year
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