Cloud Point vs CyclistWeather
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
CyclistWeather
This app provides a specialized weather forecast for cyclists, scoring conditions for optimal riding. It highlights the best times to ride, road conditions, and offers personalized alerts so you never miss a perfect cycling day.
- Rideability Score (1-5)
- Best Ride Window identification
- Road condition insights
- Personalized weather preferences
- Future ride condition planning
- Smart ride alerts
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Description Stop checking multiple weather apps. CyclistWeather tells you when it’s actually worth riding. CyclistWeather helps you decide when to ride. Instead of just showing the weather, CyclistWeather scores the conditions specifically for cyclists — so you instantly know if it’s a great time to get out. See ride scores, road conditions, and the best riding windows based on real weather data. KEY FEATURES Rideability Score Instantly see how good conditions are for cycling with a simple 1–5 score. Best Ride Window Find the best time of the day to ride with clear hourly scoring. Road Conditions Understand what the roads will actually feel like — including wetness, grip and surface conditions. Personalised Ride Scores Adjust how weather affects your ride with your own preferences for temperature, wind, rain and road moisture. Plan Ahead Look ahead and see which upcoming days have the best riding conditions. Smart Ride Alerts Get notified when a great ride window is coming up so you never miss the best conditions. Built for cyclists who want to ride at the right time — not just guess. Ride smarter. Ride at the right time. Legal Privacy Policy: https://www.bikerweather.co.uk/cyclistsweather-privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CyclistWeather at 100% against Cloud Point's 57%. CyclistWeather also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Cloud Point's advantage is ratings volume (47 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Cloud Point sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and CyclistWeather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CyclistWeather 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. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Cloud Point's written reviews are positive against 100% of CyclistWeather's.
Cloud Point ships an update fortnightly, CyclistWeather every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cloud Point | CyclistWeather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (47 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 47 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Laurence Wayne | ACTIWEATHER LTD |
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Cloud Point
CyclistWeather
In-app purchases
Cloud Point
- Premium Subscription$2.991 Month
- Yearly Premium Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
CyclistWeather
- CyclistWeather Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- CyclistWeather Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
Questions
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