# Windy.app vs Cloud Identifier

The clearest difference is update cadence: Windy.app at weekly against Cloud Identifier's every 8 months. Windy.app also leads on ratings volume (73K vs 1) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). Cloud Identifier's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Windy.app sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month 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 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windy.app has 73K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Windy.app ships an update weekly, Cloud Identifier every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windy.app | Cloud Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (73K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windyapp-wind-tides-radar/id997079492/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-identifier-ai-scanner/id6748271655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 382 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Windy Weather World Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375325329) | [Angel App Publishing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/412814814) |

## What reviewers say

### Windy.app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windyapp-wind-tides-radar/id997079492)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Grossing · Weather, #26 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for various outdoor activities. It offers historical data, real-time alerts, and a community feature for sharing conditions. Ideal for surfers, sailors, and other wind sports enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Wind report, forecast, and statistics, Wind alert and storm warnings, Weather history (2012-2024), Local NOAA forecast with 10-day prediction, Wave forecast for ocean and sea, Animated wind tracker and radar, Offline mode for forecast access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WINDY PRO access for 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| WINDY PRO account - 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| WINDY PRO account | $19.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $29.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $39.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $39.99 | per year |
| Windy.app Fishing Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $59.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO access | $59.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $99.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $119.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $119.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $144.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $159.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $164.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $164.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $164.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $209.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌊 Accurate wind and weather forecasts
- 🔍 Ability to compare multiple weather models
- 🗺️ Detailed and customizable map views
- 🛥️ Useful for sailing, fishing, and other water sports
- 🔧 Responsive and helpful support team

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🤔 Confusing user interface for casual users
- 🔒 Difficulty cancelling subscriptions
- 🔄 Inconsistent data accuracy across locations
- 📢 Excessive notifications and upsell prompts

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent updates
- Saved locations and settings not syncing properly
- Incorrect weather data displayed in some areas

**Requested features**

- Add radar and precipitation overlays
- Improve tide and current data accuracy
- Introduce more affordable subscription options
- Provide better support for Apple Watch integration
- Allow more customization of the user interface


### 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 Windy.app free?

Windy.app 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, Windy.app or Cloud Identifier?

Cloud Identifier is rated higher. Windy.app averages 4.7 out of 5 from 73K ratings, while Cloud Identifier averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Windy.app or Cloud Identifier have ads?

Neither Windy.app nor Cloud Identifier shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Windy.app or Cloud Identifier?

Windy.app ships an update weekly, and Cloud Identifier every 8 months. Most recently, Windy.app was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cloud Identifier on October 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.*