Comparison

Cloud Buddy vs Hotspot Earth

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cloud Buddy

Instantly identify cloud types using your phone's camera and AI. Point your device at the sky to learn about formations like cumulus and cirrus in real-time. Explore the sky with augmented reality and discover the wonders above.

Highlights
  • Real-time cloud identification
  • AI-powered recognition
  • Augmented reality sky detection
  • Learn cloud types and formations
  • Camera-based scanning
Features
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Cloud Buddy – Cloud Identifier Discover the sky like never before. Cloud Buddy uses your phone’s camera, augmented reality, and AI to instantly identify cloud types in real time. Simply point your device at the sky and learn what’s above you—whether it’s cumulus, cirrus, or something in between. Powered by custom-trained machine learning models, Cloud Buddy can recognize 7–11 different cloud types with reliable accuracy, making it perfect for curious minds, weather enthusiasts, and anyone who loves nature. Features: Identify clouds instantly using your camera Real-time cloud recognition with AI Augmented reality sky detection Learn different cloud types and formations Fast, simple, and intuitive to use Whether you're exploring the outdoors or just looking up, Cloud Buddy turns the sky into a learning experience. Point. Scan. Discover the clouds.

About

Hotspot Earth

Features
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Hotspot Earth - The Hottest Point on Earth, Right Now Where on Earth is it hottest right now? Hotspot Earth shows you in seconds. This single-purpose app monitors the world's most extreme heat locations - from the Lut Desert and Death Valley to the Sahara, Persian Gulf, and South Asian heat belts - and pinpoints whichever is hottest at this moment on a beautiful 3D satellite map. WHAT YOU CAN DO ° See the hottest place on Earth in seconds ° Discover the world's top 10 hottest places ° Watch the stunning heat map cover the earth ° Make it part of your day with widgets ° Share what you find WHY HOTSPOT EARTH? Heatwaves are becoming more frequent, more intense, and longer-lasting. Records that once stood for decades are now broken multiple times per decade. Hotspot Earth turns abstract climate data into a daily, glanceable experience - a window into where Earth's heat is concentrating today. Whether you're a weather enthusiast, climate-curious, traveler, or just love seeing extreme records, Hotspot Earth makes the planet's heat tangible. ONE THING, DONE WELL No accounts. No ads. No clutter. Just the hottest point on Earth, beautifully presented. SUBSCRIPTION PLANS: Hotspot Earth offers 1 subscription plan and 1 in-app-purchase which unlock Pro Mode to access all content. 1. Monthly Plan 2. Lifetime Purchase More Subscription Information: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, the account will be charged for the renewal of the subscription, indicating the cost of the renewal. - You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal after purchase by going to your App Store account settings. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. https://www.brainfevermedia.com/privacyPolicy.html https://www.brainfevermedia.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Cloud Buddy3 screens
Hotspot Earth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cloud Buddy at none against Hotspot Earth's 2. Hotspot Earth's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hotspot Earth sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Cloud Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud Buddy ships an update every 3 weeks, Hotspot Earth weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Cloud Buddy versus Hotspot Earth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud BuddyHotspot Earth
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.226.2
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNathan AnthonyJames Grote

In-app purchases

None

Cloud Buddy

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Hotspot Earth

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

Is Cloud Buddy free?
Cloud Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hotspot Earth free?
Hotspot Earth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cloud Buddy or Hotspot Earth have ads?
Neither Cloud Buddy nor Hotspot Earth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cloud Buddy or Hotspot Earth?
Cloud Buddy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hotspot Earth weekly. Most recently, Cloud Buddy was updated on October 9, 2026 and Hotspot Earth on October 10, 2026.

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