Comparison

Cyclone vs 入道雲サーチ

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

Head to head
About

Cyclone

Track hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones globally with real-time satellite imagery and detailed forecasts. Explore interactive maps with current weather, 10-day predictions, and sunrise/sunset times. Enjoy smooth animations and customizable playback for a comprehensive weather overview.

Highlights
  • Live satellite imagery
  • Hurricane and storm tracking
  • Interactive map exploration
  • 10-day weather forecasts
  • Customizable animation playback
  • Global weather data
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Stay informed and prepared with Cyclone, the comprehensive weather app delivering real-time insights and stunning visuals. Live Satellite Imagery Experience high-resolution cloud cover animations for North America, Europe, Japan, Australia, and parts of Russia. Powered by trusted sources like NOAA-NASA GOES, EUMETSAT, SPC, and GDAC for accurate, global weather data. Track Storms Worldwide Monitor hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones with precise projected paths and detailed forecasts. Toggle between ground station data and satellite imagery for a complete view of weather conditions. Interactive Exploration Navigate dynamic terrain, satellite, or standard maps with smooth zoom and pan functionality. Access current weather, 10-day forecasts, and sunrise/sunset times in an intuitive pop-up window. Seamless and Customizable Enjoy fast performance and fluid animations, even on low-bandwidth networks. Control animation playback and speed for a tailored experience.

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入道雲サーチ

Features
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【入道雲サーチアプリ】- 発見・撮影・共有で楽しむ入道雲コミュニティ 美しい入道雲の発生をリアルタイムで検出し、撮影した写真をコミュニティで共有。入道雲愛好家が集まる総合プラットフォームです。 ■ 主な機能 【監視・通知機能】 ・5分間隔での自動監視(周辺12地点同時観測) ・リアルタイム積乱雲発生通知システム ・夜間モード搭載(20時〜8時は省エネ動作) ・Google Maps連携による方向表示 【写真・コミュニティ機能】 ・アプリ内カメラで入道雲を撮影 ・撮影写真をコミュニティに投稿・共有 ・いいね機能で他のユーザーと交流 ・気に入った写真をギャラリーにダウンロード ・マイフォトでローカル写真を管理 【プライバシー保護】 ・投稿写真は30日後に自動削除 ・位置情報は約1km精度に制限 ・必要最小限のデータのみ収集 ■ こんな方におすすめ ・入道雲の写真撮影を楽しみたい方 ・美しい雲の写真を共有したい方 ・入道雲愛好家と交流したい方 ・自然観察・気象マニア ・タイムラプス撮影をする方 ・お子様の自然教育に活用したい方 ■ 技術的特長 ・Firebase Cloud Functions による高精度検出 ・CAPE値・リフティド指数などの専門気象データ解析 ・夜間モードによる省エネ設計 ・写真の自動期限管理でプライバシー保護 ・APIリクエスト最適化で環境に配慮 ■ 使い方 1. アプリを起動して位置情報・通知を許可 2. 自動監視が開始(夜間は省エネモード) 3. 入道雲発生時にリアルタイム通知 4. カメラで撮影してコミュニティに投稿 5. 他のユーザーの美しい写真を閲覧・いいね 単なる監視アプリを超えた、入道雲愛好家のためのコミュニティプラットフォーム。 発見の感動を撮影で記録し、仲間と共有することで、入道雲の魅力をより深く楽しめます。 夏の夕暮れに立ち上がる巨大な入道雲、朝日に照らされる美しい雲の造形。 自然が作り出す一期一会の美しさを、みんなで発見し、撮影し、共有しましょう。 ※位置情報は入道雲検出と撮影地記録のためのみに使用され、プライバシーに配慮して管理されます。 ※投稿された写真は30日後に自動削除され、個人情報の蓄積を防止します。

Screenshots

Cyclone4 screens
入道雲サーチ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 入道雲サーチ at none against Cyclone's 1. 入道雲サーチ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months). On price, 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. Cyclone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 入道雲サーチ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cyclone ships an update every 5 months, 入道雲サーチ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cyclone versus 入道雲サーチ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCyclone入道雲サーチ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (98 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings98 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElecont LLCYuto Tsuchida

Bugs and requests

Cyclone

Reported bugs

75 issues
  • Notifications for watch zones needed
  • Ads make quick checks impossible
  • Ads force clicks
  • Ads are too intrusive
  • Interface is poor
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  • Hard to read
  • Not easy to see current location
  • Limited coverage areas
  • Satellite panels do not load
  • Useless app for certain cyclones
  • No satellite reception for Australia
  • Inaccurate data
  • App appears unsupported
  • Not working
  • Waste of money
  • Clouds not shown for weeks
  • Graphics need enhancement
  • Bad cloud depiction
  • Limited to see developing lows
  • Slow updates
  • Not for Russian users
  • App is clunky
  • Only works for America
  • Paid for it, cannot restore purchase
  • Needs updates
  • Force you to click ads
  • CM is too intrusive
  • Satellite images are too rough
  • Maps are outdated
  • Poor coverage
  • Badly designed interface
  • Doesn't show cyclone near NZ
  • Not informative enough
  • Hard to read
  • Not easy to see immediately where storm is
  • Doesn't show radar for southern Gulf of Mexico
  • Doesn't cover Caribbean Sea
  • Limited to see potential developing lows
  • Not for Russian users
  • Rubbish app
  • Satellite images are too rough
  • Maps are outdated
  • Apple cannot restore purchase
  • Cyclones no longer showing up
  • App not updated for years
  • Clouds not shown for weeks
  • Satellite panels do not load
  • Only loads 1/3 of Australia
  • Fails to provide basic forecasts
  • No panels from east coast Australia to west coast US
  • No improvement over free software
  • Satellite images are too rough
  • Maps are outdated
  • Does not cover south half of Gulf and Caribbean
  • Not showing tropical cyclone Wintson (category 5)
  • No Cyclone Winston and no tracking anywhere
  • Doesn't even register Cat 5 cyclone
  • Does not show radar for southern half of Gulf of Mexico
  • Tropical storm not tracked
  • Not shown on radar, not mentioned
  • Cannot see cloud mass off coast of Australia
  • Limited to see potential developing lows
  • Cannot see cloud mass out of the coast of Australia
  • Limited to see potential developing lows
  • Not for Russian users
  • Weather not shown over Russia
  • Image cut off at Russian borders
  • Hardly works
  • No weather on Google map
  • Satellite images are too rough
  • Most cloud situation unclear
  • Maps from two hours ago
  • Hard to tell what's going on
  • Graphics need enhancement
  • No color scales for satellite interpretation

Requested features

17 requests
  • Ability to notify users of watch zones
  • More detail of the Pacific
  • Key to explain color-coded storm intensity
  • Highlight approximate storm location
  • More informative feedback on cyclone intensity (wind strength, speed)
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  • Strength meter with different colored icons for intensity changes
  • Live tracking like Windy
  • Sort functions for locations
  • Add storm surge and potential impact information
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Key for cyclone icon colors
  • Explain what different colors mean
  • More enhancement of cloud images
  • Color scales for satellite interpretation
  • Show cyclones before Kamchatka, not just Russian border
  • All information in Russian

入道雲サーチ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cyclone

One-time1
  • Remove Ads & Limits$1.99
None

入道雲サーチ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cyclone free?
Cyclone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 入道雲サーチ free?
入道雲サーチ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cyclone or 入道雲サーチ have ads?
Cyclone shows ads; 入道雲サーチ does not.
Which is updated more often, Cyclone or 入道雲サーチ?
Cyclone ships an update every 5 months, and 入道雲サーチ every 2 days. Most recently, Cyclone was updated on November 1, 2026 and 入道雲サーチ on October 28, 2026.

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