# Cloud Identifier vs Backyard Weather

The clearest difference is rating: Backyard Weather at 5.0 against Cloud Identifier's 3.7. Backyard Weather also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Cloud Identifier's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cloud Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Backyard Weather sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backyard Weather holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

Cloud Identifier ships an update every 3 months, Backyard Weather every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloud Identifier | Backyard Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-identifier-sky-ai/id6757081031/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-weather-pws/id6759879178/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | +4 | +4 |
| Developer | [erhan bizden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758639592) | [Samuel Albrecht](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801053552) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloud Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-identifier-sky-ai/id6757081031)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly unlimited | $29.99 | per year |


### Backyard Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-weather-pws/id6759879178)

Monitor personal weather stations, aviation weather, and coastal conditions. View current readings, historical charts for up to 11 metrics, and customize units. Offers widgets and a watch app for convenient access to weather data.

**Highlights:** Personal weather station monitoring, Aviation weather (METAR), Coastal conditions (NOAA tides), Current conditions and historical charts, Customizable units and display, Widgets and watch app support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backyard Weather Pro | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cloud Identifier free?

Cloud Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backyard Weather free?

Backyard Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cloud Identifier or Backyard Weather?

Backyard Weather is rated higher. Cloud Identifier averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Backyard Weather averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Cloud Identifier or Backyard Weather have ads?

Neither Cloud Identifier nor Backyard Weather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cloud Identifier or Backyard Weather?

Cloud Identifier ships an update every 3 months, and Backyard Weather every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cloud Identifier was updated on October 30, 2026 and Backyard Weather on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*