# Nikko Weather vs CloudySky2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CloudySky2 at none against Nikko Weather's 2. CloudySky2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Nikko Weather's advantage is iOS requirement (16.2 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nikko Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CloudySky2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Nikko Weather against 5.0 for CloudySky2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Nikko Weather ships an update fortnightly, CloudySky2 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nikko Weather | CloudySky2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nikko-weather/id6757166558/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudysky2/id6758897251/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 74 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ClimaLinks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864992501) | [Wonder Valley Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/443064529) |

## What reviewers say

### Nikko Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nikko-weather/id6757166558)

This weather app provides practical advice for daily decisions. It offers outfit suggestions based on upcoming conditions and helps plan trips by showing typical weather patterns for different times and locations.

**Highlights:** Outfit suggestions, Trip weather planning, Real-life weather context, Forecast interpretation, Packing advice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nikko Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Nikko Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


### CloudySky2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudysky2/id6758897251)

Identify and learn about different cloud types with this pocket field guide. Explore detailed information, photos, and weather map symbols to enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the sky.

**Highlights:** Cloud identification guide, Detailed cloud characteristics, Photo index of cloud types, Weather map symbol chart, Cloud formation explanations, In-app photo logging, Share photos via iMessage/email

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nikko Weather free?

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

### Is CloudySky2 free?

CloudySky2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nikko Weather or CloudySky2?

Nikko Weather and CloudySky2 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Nikko Weather or CloudySky2 have ads?

Nikko Weather shows ads; CloudySky2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nikko Weather or CloudySky2?

Nikko Weather ships an update fortnightly, and CloudySky2 every 2 days. Most recently, Nikko Weather was updated on September 23, 2026 and CloudySky2 on September 10, 2026.

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