# Cloud Identifier vs Backyard Weather

The clearest difference is update cadence: Backyard Weather at every 3 weeks against Cloud Identifier's every 4 months. Backyard Weather also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.

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

Cloud Identifier ships an update every 4 months, Backyard Weather every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloud Identifier | Backyard Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-identifier-cloudsnap/id6757328015/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-weather-pws/id6759879178/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Sheng Yong Loh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723179569) | [Samuel Albrecht](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801053552) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloud Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-identifier-cloudsnap/id6757328015)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud Identifier - One Week Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Cloud Identifier - One Year Premium | $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?

Cloud Identifier and Backyard Weather are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### 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 4 months, and Backyard Weather every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cloud Identifier was updated on August 25, 2026 and Backyard Weather on September 30, 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.*