Cloud Identifier vs YAWA PWS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Instant AI cloud identification
- Detailed cloud insights (type, rarity, storm potential)
- Personal cloud discovery tracking
- Built-in cloud encyclopedia
- Simple point-and-scan interface
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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/
YAWA PWS
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YAWA PWS If you run a weather station, you know the data matters. YAWA PWS makes it readable at a glance. A focused dashboard for your Personal Weather Station — beautifully visualized, with no clutter and no ads. YAWA PWS connects directly to your Weather Underground station and presents your data in real-time charts designed for clarity and precision. Live Data & Charts - 5-minute averaged temperature trends - Wind speed and gust visualization - Wind direction scatter plot - Rain rate and daily totals - Barometric pressure with precise scaling - Solar radiation and UV index Built for Station Owners - Analog gauge view for temperature and wind direction - Switch between metric and imperial at any time - Pressure averaged for a stable, accurate reading - Smooth, responsive charts - Clean dark and light themes Private by Design Your station ID and API key are stored locally on your device. No ads, no analytics, no tracking — your data stays on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: YAWA PWS at none against Cloud Identifier's 2. YAWA PWS also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. Cloud Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. YAWA PWS asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cloud Identifier ships an update every 4 months, YAWA PWS every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cloud Identifier | YAWA PWS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sheng Yong Loh | Widgetal Digital LLC |
In-app purchases
Cloud Identifier
- Cloud Identifier - One Week Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Cloud Identifier - One Year Premium$29.991 Year
YAWA PWS
No in-app purchases









