Comparison

RemoteWeather 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

RemoteWeather

Features
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RemoteWeather is a complete weather monitoring system designed for personal weather stations. It consists of an app (this app) and weather server software that runs on Linux, Mac, and Windows. RemoteWeather creates a professional live weather website, stores your historical readings, and shares your observations with weather services and amateur radio networks. What you get: - Live weather iOS/iPadOS application (this app) - Live weather website with real-time updates and interactive charts. - Long-term data storage for analyzing trends and patterns. - Automatic uploads to Weather Underground, PWS Weather, and other services. - APRS/CWOP transmission for ham radio operators. - Access your data--in real time--from anywhere on any device. Supported weather stations: - Davis Instruments (VantagePro, VantagePro2, Vue) - Campbell Scientific dataloggers - Ambient Weather stations - AirGradient air quality monitors, and more. Important: This app connects to your RemoteWeather server installation. You'll need RemoteWeather software running on Linux hardware at your station site (available free at github.com/chrissnell/remoteweather).

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

RemoteWeather3 screens
Cloud Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RemoteWeather at none against Cloud Identifier's 2. RemoteWeather also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. RemoteWeather asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RemoteWeather ships an update weekly, Cloud Identifier every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
RemoteWeather versus Cloud Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteWeatherCloud Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher SnellSheng Yong Loh

In-app purchases

None

RemoteWeather

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 RemoteWeather free?
RemoteWeather 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 RemoteWeather or Cloud Identifier have ads?
Neither RemoteWeather nor Cloud Identifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RemoteWeather or Cloud Identifier?
RemoteWeather ships an update weekly, and Cloud Identifier every 4 months. Most recently, RemoteWeather was updated on October 2, 2026 and Cloud Identifier on October 9, 2026.

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