Comparison

Thor Lightning 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

Thor Lightning

Features
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With Thor you hold the power of thunder in your hand—free at heart. Experience weather like never before – with Thor, your smart lightning distance app! Simple, intuitive, and impressively effective: with just one tap, you can measure the distance to a storm in a flash (literally!). Here’s how it works: 1. Tap the lightning button when you see the flash. 2. Tap again when you hear the thunder – Thor will instantly show the distance. 3. The app saves all measurements and displays them in a clear graph so you can tell at a glance whether the storm is approaching or moving away. See storm progression live The built-in trend graph lets you know immediately if the storm is getting closer or receding. Perfect for outdoor activities, hikes, camping, or just out of curiosity! Multilingual & flexible: • Supports 12 languages, including German, English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, and more. • Choose between kilometers or miles—whichever suits you best. • Settings accessible with a tap on the app icon What makes Thor special: • Single‑tap, intuitive operation • Modern, minimalistic interface • Graphical display of past measurements • Totally free • Only a small, discreet ad banner, thoughtfully placed so it doesn’t interfere Built with a focus on usability, efficiency, and enjoyment of nature.

About

Cloud Identifier

Instantly identify clouds with AI by taking a photo of the sky. Get detailed insights like cloud type, rarity, storm potential, and composition. Track your discoveries and explore a built-in cloud guide.

Highlights
  • Instant AI cloud identification
  • Detailed cloud insights (type, rarity, storm potential)
  • Personal cloud discovery tracking
  • Built-in cloud encyclopedia
  • Simple point-and-scan interface
Features
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Identify clouds instantly with AI. Simply take a photo of the sky and get detailed, fascinating insights about the clouds above you. Each scan reveals rich information, including cloud type, rarity, storm potential, composition, mood, a poetic title, and a confidence score — helping you understand both the science and atmosphere of the sky. Keep track of your cloud discoveries with personal stats and saved scans. See which cloud types you encounter most and uncover rare formations you may never notice otherwise. Explore clouds in depth with a built-in cloud guide, designed like a mini encyclopedia. Learn how different clouds form, change, and signal weather patterns in a simple, visual, and enjoyable way. Designed for curiosity and ease of use, the app lets you point, scan, and understand the sky in seconds — no prior knowledge required at all. Terms of Use: By using this app, you agree to the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Thor Lightning4 screens
Cloud Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thor Lightning at none against Cloud Identifier's 2. Thor Lightning also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Cloud Identifier's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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 Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Thor Lightning asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thor Lightning ships an update every 5 weeks, Cloud Identifier every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Thor Lightning versus Cloud Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThor LightningCloud Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB26 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperLars AckermannSheng Yong Loh

In-app purchases

None

Thor Lightning

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Cloud Identifier

Subscriptions2
  • Cloud Identifier - One Week Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Cloud Identifier - One Year Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Thor Lightning free?
Thor Lightning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cloud Identifier free?
Cloud Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Thor Lightning or Cloud Identifier have ads?
Thor Lightning shows ads; Cloud Identifier does not.
Which is updated more often, Thor Lightning or Cloud Identifier?
Thor Lightning ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cloud Identifier every 4 months. Most recently, Thor Lightning was updated on September 9, 2026 and Cloud Identifier on August 25, 2026.

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