Comparison

Cloud Point vs Clear Outside

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

Head to head
About

Cloud Point

Identify cloud types instantly by taking a photo. Learn about weather patterns, capture stunning sky photography, and connect with a global community of sky enthusiasts. Turn everyday moments into mindful sky-watching experiences.

Highlights
  • Instant cloud identification via photo
  • Sky and cloud photography
  • Learn about cloud types and weather
  • Join a cloud-spotting community
  • Document atmospheric moments
  • Mindful sky-watching experiences
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Discover the beauty of cloud spotting, sky photography, and cloud identification with Cloud Point - the app for learning, capturing, and sharing the skies above you. Clouds are constantly changing, shaped by weather, light, and time. With Cloud Point, you can identify different cloud types, understand how they form, and connect with a community that loves looking up just as much as you do. What you can do with Cloud Point --> Identify clouds instantly Take a photo and learn whether you’re looking at cirrus, cumulus, cumulonimbus, or rarer cloud formations. --> Capture the sky Use Cloud Point to photograph clouds and document fleeting moments in the atmosphere. --> Learn as you observe Explore clear explanations about cloud types, weather patterns, and atmospheric science. --> Join a cloud-spotting community Share your photos, see what others are spotting, and compare observations from around the world. --> Slow down and look up Turn everyday moments into mindful sky-watching experiences. Cloud Point is perfect for nature lovers, photographers, weather enthusiasts, students, and anyone curious about the sky. Whether you’re new to cloud watching or already know your altocumulus from your stratocumulus, there’s always something new to discover. When you look up, you’re seeing the same skies humans have watched for thousands of years. Clouds are temporary, unpredictable, and endlessly fascinating - that’s what makes them special. Pause. Observe. Learn. Share. Cloud Point is your guide to understanding and appreciating the sky. Download Cloud Point today and start identifying clouds for free. Terms of Use: https://www.laurence-wayne.com/apps/cloud-point/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.laurence-wayne.com/apps/cloud-point/privacy-policy/

About

Clear Outside

Get detailed, reliable weather forecasts specifically for astronomers, focusing on cloud cover. Track astronomical events like moon and sun times, darkness periods, and ISS passes. Save multiple locations for quick access to crucial data.

Highlights
  • Seven-day hourly cloud cover forecasts
  • Regular weather data (wind, rain, temperature)
  • Moon and sun rise/set times
  • Civil/nautical/astronomical darkness periods
  • ISS pass-over information
  • Save and manage multiple locations
Features
Currently charting
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Reliable weather forecasts for astronomers with an emphasis on cloud cover. Key Features Weather Forecasts • Seven day hourly forecasts, updated hourly • Low, medium, high and total cloud cover • Regular weather data (wind, rain, frost, temperature, dew point, etc) • Covers daytime too - ideal for solar observers and imagers Astronomical Information • Moon rise/set times and phase • Sun rise/set and transit times • Civil/nautical/astronomical darkness periods • International Space Station (ISS) pass-over information with precise timing for your location Location Management • Set and save your home location for quick access • Add locations manually or use location services for automatic positioning • Search for locations worldwide • Save multiple favourite locations for easy switching • All location data stored locally on your device Why Clearoutside? Updated hourly, because frequent updates matter! Often the clear spell between showers provides excellent seeing, and 30 minutes under a clear sky with a grab-and-go telescope is pure gold. Our favourite feature? The ISS pass-over information is precisely calculated for your location and displayed alongside cloud forecasts, making it easier than ever to catch the station overhead. No cutesy graphics - just detailed, reliable weather data presented clearly for serious observers. We've had a lot of fun building and testing Clear Outside and are keen to develop it further. If you find it useful or have suggestions, please let us know!

Screenshots

Cloud Point4 screens
Clear Outside3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clear Outside at none against Cloud Point's 2. Clear Outside also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). Cloud Point's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (44 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Cloud Point sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Clear Outside asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cloud Point holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cloud Point has 44 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Cloud Point's written reviews are positive against 71% of Clear Outside's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud Point ships an update fortnightly, Clear Outside every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Cloud Point versus Clear Outside: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud PointClear Outside
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (44 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44 — better6
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#200 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLaurence WayneFirst Light Optics

Customer experience

Cloud Point

All ratings44 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Clear Outside

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cloud Point

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

Clear Outside

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cloud Point free?
Cloud Point is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clear Outside free?
Clear Outside is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cloud Point or Clear Outside?
Cloud Point is rated higher. Cloud Point averages 4.7 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Clear Outside averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Cloud Point or Clear Outside have ads?
Cloud Point shows ads; Clear Outside does not.
Which is updated more often, Cloud Point or Clear Outside?
Cloud Point ships an update fortnightly, and Clear Outside every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cloud Point was updated on September 29, 2026 and Clear Outside on September 18, 2026.

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