Comparison

Cloud Point vs Nimbus

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

Nimbus

Features
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Can you tell a nimbostratus from an altostratus? Nimbus makes cloud identification genuinely fun — a fast multiple-choice quiz backed by a complete pocket field guide for all 10 cloud types. — KEY FEATURES — • Multiple-choice quiz — read a cloud description, then pick the correct cloud name from four options with instant right/wrong feedback • All 10 major cloud types — cumulus, cirrus, stratus, cumulonimbus, altocumulus, altostratus, cirrostratus, cirrocumulus, nimbostratus, and stratocumulus • Streak counter — a live flame tracks your current run of correct answers; break your best streak record • Full field guide — tap any cloud in the Learn tab for its altitude range, appearance details, and weather forecast hints • Personal stats — best streak, total questions answered, accuracy percentage, and a correct/total progress bar • Persistent progress — stats are saved automatically between sessions so your records are never lost • 100% offline — no internet required, works anywhere you can see the sky Whether you're a student studying meteorology, a pilot brushing up on weather literacy, a hiker reading the sky for incoming storms, or simply someone who looks up and wonders — Nimbus gives you the knowledge to name what you see. Download free and start your streak today. — Nimbus Cloud Quiz PREMIUM — A Nimbus Cloud Quiz Premium subscription unlocks the full app experience: all 10 cloud types with their complete field guide entries, unlimited quizzes with live streak tracking, detailed accuracy stats, and an entirely ad-free, offline environment — so you can focus on learning the sky without interruption. Subscription options: • Weekly — $9.99 / week • Yearly — $49.99 / year (includes a 3-day free trial) Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pnkl26.web.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Cloud Point4 screens
Nimbus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Nimbus at none against Cloud Point's shown. Cloud Point's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Nimbus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cloud Point versus Nimbus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud PointNimbus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (47 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLaurence WayneLinh Phan Nhat Khanh

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cloud Point

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

Nimbus

Subscriptions2
  • Nimbus Cloud Quiz Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Nimbus Cloud Quiz Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Cloud Point free?
Cloud Point is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nimbus free?
Nimbus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cloud Point or Nimbus have ads?
Cloud Point shows ads; Nimbus does not.
Which is updated more often, Cloud Point or Nimbus?
Cloud Point ships an update fortnightly, and Nimbus fortnightly. Most recently, Cloud Point was updated on October 14, 2026 and Nimbus on October 15, 2026.

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