# Storm Tracker° vs Cloud Identifier

The clearest difference is ads: Cloud Identifier at none against Storm Tracker°'s shown. Cloud Identifier also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Storm Tracker°'s advantage is ratings volume (82K vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Storm Tracker° sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Cloud Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cloud Identifier holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm Tracker° has 82K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Storm Tracker° ships an update every 2 months, Cloud Identifier every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm Tracker° | Cloud Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tracker/id945662980/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-identifier-ai-scanner/id6748271655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **82K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | — |
| Size | 299 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [Angel App Publishing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/412814814) |

## What reviewers say

### Storm Tracker°

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tracker/id945662980)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Grossing · Weather, #112 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Track severe weather events like storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes with real-time radar and forecasts. Get NOAA alerts for floods and other hazards. Monitor weather patterns up to 10 days in advance.

**Highlights:** Live storm tracking, Doppler radar for rain and snow, NOAA weather warnings and alerts, Hourly and 10-day forecasts, HD quality map, Unlimited locations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access for a Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access for a Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Limited Time Offer | $9.99 | per year |
| Limited Time Offer | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual full access with no ads | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual full access with no ads | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🔍 Detailed radar imagery
- 💡 Helpful storm tracking features
- 👍 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Excessive notifications and alerts
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Inaccurate weather data in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Weather data not updating in real-time
- App crashing or freezing on some devices
- Saved locations not syncing properly

**Requested features**

- Add wind speed indicator
- Improve radar coverage in remote areas
- Provide more customization options
- Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription


### Cloud Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-identifier-ai-scanner/id6748271655)

Instantly identify cloud types by taking a photo. Get detailed information on formations, weather implications, and confidence scores. Log your sky observations and learn about atmospheric science.

**Highlights:** Instant cloud detection via photo, AI-powered identification with confidence scores, Weather implications of cloud types, Scan history and personal sky log, Simple, distraction-free interface, Educational insights into sky science

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| One Time Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storm Tracker° free?

Storm Tracker° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cloud Identifier free?

Cloud Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Storm Tracker° or Cloud Identifier?

Cloud Identifier is rated higher. Storm Tracker° averages 4.6 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while Cloud Identifier averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Storm Tracker° or Cloud Identifier have ads?

Storm Tracker° shows ads; Cloud Identifier does not.

### Which is updated more often, Storm Tracker° or Cloud Identifier?

Storm Tracker° ships an update every 2 months, and Cloud Identifier every 8 months. Most recently, Storm Tracker° was updated on October 14, 2026 and Cloud Identifier 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.*