# Cloud Identifier vs StrikeCast

The clearest difference is rating: Cloud Identifier at 5.0 against StrikeCast's 3.0. StrikeCast's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). 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 StrikeCast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cloud Identifier holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Cloud Identifier ships an update every 3 months, StrikeCast every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloud Identifier | StrikeCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-identifier-sky-ai/id6757081031/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikecast-lightning-tracker/id6779354721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [erhan bizden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758639592) | [Kirill Proskurin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896493011) |

## 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

**In-app purchases (2)**

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


### StrikeCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikecast-lightning-tracker/id6779354721)

This app provides real-time lightning strike distance and live alerts on a map. Save locations to receive notifications when lightning is detected nearby, even when you're away. It offers a clean interface with no ad clutter.

**Highlights:** Real-time lightning strike distance, Live map of lightning activity, Customizable alerts for saved locations, Distance in miles or kilometers, Approaching and moving-away trends (Pro), Animated weather radar (Pro)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StrikeCast Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| StrikeCast Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Lightning Tracker: Distance Pro | $33.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cloud Identifier free?

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

### Is StrikeCast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cloud Identifier or StrikeCast?

Cloud Identifier is rated higher. Cloud Identifier averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while StrikeCast averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Cloud Identifier or StrikeCast have ads?

Neither Cloud Identifier nor StrikeCast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cloud Identifier or StrikeCast?

Cloud Identifier ships an update every 3 months, and StrikeCast every 4 days. Most recently, Cloud Identifier was updated on September 14, 2026 and StrikeCast on September 14, 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.*