Comparison

Cloud Point vs Cloud Identifier

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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Snap the sky and Cloud Point tells you what you're looking at in seconds. Then the fun starts: collect all 52 cloud types, hunt down the rare ones and climb through the atmosphere, one sighting at a time. IDENTIFY CLOUDS IN SECONDS Take a photo or pick one from your library. Cloud Point's AI names each cloud type it can see, even when there are several in one shot, and shows how confident it is. Confirm what you spotted, add a note and save it to your collection. COLLECT ALL 52 Your Cloud Collection holds 52 cloud types and sky phenomena, from everyday cumulus to rare mammatus, asperitas, noctilucent clouds and the green flash. Every type you confirm fills a space in your collection, and a rare find gets a celebration all of its own. ASCEND THE ATMOSPHERE Every sighting earns points that carry you up 11 ranks, from Grounded to Noctilucent Legend. Take on 9 Expeditions (like The Big Three: cumulus, stratus and cirrus) and plant a flag on your climb for each one you complete. PLAY CLOUD MATCH A quick 10-question quiz with four ways to play: name the cloud, find the photo, spot the odd one out and pick the higher cloud. It's the easiest way to learn the sky without studying, and your first five correct answers each day earn rank points. A NEW CLOUD EVERY WEEK Each week features one cloud to learn about and hunt for, with a weekly quiz to test yourself. Catch it before the week is out to fill that week in your Sky Log: 52 weeks, 52 clouds. SHARE YOUR SKIES Join cloud spotters around the world. Share your photos, see sightings on the map, vote on identifications, comment on each other's skies and see how you rank on the weekly leaderboard. YOUR POCKET CLOUD ATLAS Explore all 52 types with photos, time-lapses, altitude and rarity, the meaning behind each Latin name, and what each cloud tells you about the weather on its way. Made for the curious: nature lovers, sky photographers, students, walkers, sailors and anyone who likes to look up. CLOUD POINT PREMIUM Cloud Point is free to download and try, with a free allowance of identifications and uploads. Premium unlocks unlimited identifications and uploads, removes ads and lets you choose your own username with a verified tick. The yearly plan includes a free trial for eligible new subscribers. Fair use applies to Premium identifications and uploads, so the service stays fast for everyone. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Cloud Point is made by one developer who loves clouds. Every update is shaped by spotters' feedback, so please get in touch from the app. Terms of Use: https://laurence-wayne.com/apps/cloud-point/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://laurence-wayne.com/apps/cloud-point/privacy-policy/ Some cloud photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, CC BY / CC BY-SA.

About

Cloud Identifier

Analyze cloud photos with AI to understand their types, behavior, and potential weather implications. Get insights and short-term forecasts based on sky observations. Save your cloud analysis history for later viewing.

Highlights
  • AI-powered cloud analysis
  • Cloud type identification
  • Weather insight and forecast
  • Cloud behavior analysis
  • Save analysis history
  • Detailed scientific information
Features
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Discover the Meaning Behind the Clouds Cloud Identifier uses artificial intelligence to analyze cloud photos and reveal what the sky is telling you. Simply take a photo of the clouds, and let AI do the rest. What Cloud Identifier Can Do - Take a cloud photo or upload one from your gallery - AI-powered cloud analysis with confidence scores - Identify cloud types (Cumulus, Cirrus, Stratus, and more) - Detailed altitude and elevation information - Cloud behavior analysis and patterns - Weather insight & short-term forecast - A unique message inspired by the cloud - Save your analysis history for later viewing Perfect For -Nature lovers -Weather enthusiasts -Sky watchers & photographers -Anyone curious about the sky above -Students learning about meteorology Why Cloud Identifier? - Fast & easy to use - Powered by modern AI technology - Educational, insightful, and fun - Minimal and modern design - Detailed scientific information - Optimized for both phones and tablets - Personal cloud gallery with saved analyses Look up. Capture the sky. Let the clouds speak. Payment Information - Payments deducted from your iTunes account upon confirmation - Subscriptions renew automatically until deactivated via user account settings - Account billed no later than 24 hours before the current subscription period ends - Users can manage subscriptions and disable auto-renewal post-purchase - No refunds for unused subscription periods PrivacyPolicy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/6581e891-18e9-4a76-849e-95388155d56d Terms of Use: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/69c44a4c-e2b4-4629-a486-a9fd200fcdcf

Screenshots

Cloud Point4 screens
Cloud Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cloud Identifier at none against Cloud Point's shown. Cloud Identifier also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Cloud Point's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (47 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Cloud Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cloud Identifier holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cloud Point has 47 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud Point ships an update fortnightly, Cloud Identifier every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cloud Point versus Cloud Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud PointCloud Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (47 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLaurence Wayneerhan bizden

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cloud Point

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Cloud Identifier

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Yearly unlimited$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Cloud Point free?
Cloud Point is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cloud Identifier free?
Cloud Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cloud Point or Cloud Identifier?
Cloud Identifier is rated higher. Cloud Point averages 4.7 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Cloud Identifier averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cloud Point or Cloud Identifier have ads?
Cloud Point shows ads; Cloud Identifier does not.
Which is updated more often, Cloud Point or Cloud Identifier?
Cloud Point ships an update fortnightly, and Cloud Identifier every 3 months. Most recently, Cloud Point was updated on October 14, 2026 and Cloud Identifier on October 1, 2026.

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