Matterhorn vs Rio Serrano
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Matterhorn
This travel companion provides real-time updates on Zermatt, including lift and slope status, weather, webcams, and e-bus schedules. Users can purchase tickets, discover activities, and book restaurant tables.
- Real-time lift and slope status
- Weather and snow forecasts
- Live webcams
- E-bus timetables
- In-app ticket purchasing
- Activity and restaurant discovery
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Matterhorn App – Your Companion for Zermatt Discover Zermatt with the official Matterhorn App! Stay up to date and have everything you need for your stay at your fingertips. From the latest information on mountain lifts and slopes to weather forecasts, live webcams, and e-bus timetables – the app brings everything together in one place. Buy your tickets conveniently in the app and discover a wide range of activities and experiences around the Matterhorn. HOME Everything you need at a glance: Explore live webcams, weather forecasts, the interactive panoramic map, real-time e-bus timetables and events. Book a table at your favourite restaurant and get inspired by seasonal highlights, exciting activities and current offers. LIVE Always stay informed: Find out which mountain lifts and slopes are open, check the latest weather, wind and snow conditions, and see whether the connection to Italy is open. You'll also find avalanche danger information, live webcams and the interactive panoramic map here. EXPLORE Discover activities, restaurants, bars, hiking trails, bike trails and wellness experiences in Zermatt. Use the handy map and filters to find experiences that suit your stay. TICKETS Buy your mountain lift and travel tickets conveniently in the app and skip the queues at the ticket counter. You can also add and activate your Smartphone-Ticket directly in the app. PROFILE Personalize the app based on your interests and receive recommendations tailored to your stay. Subscribe to push notifications for important alerts about mountain lifts and slopes. You'll also find your purchased tickets, restaurant reservations, and saved favorites here.
Rio Serrano
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Welcome to the official mobile app of Rio Serrano! Enhance your experience with us by using your personal all-in-one pocket concierge to discover the full array of hotel facilities and services even before your visit. Enjoy this seamless communication channel and keep up with the upcoming events and offers while holding everything at the palm of your hand. Rio Serrano app features: In-room Dining - order food and beverage quickly and easily. Room Services - get that extra service at the reach of your hand. Wake Up - don't be late to your next adventure. Messages - communicate easily and seamlessly with hotel staff. My Orders - check your order status and history. Hotel Information - discover every useful bit of information that will make your stay easier.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Matterhorn at every 5 weeks against Rio Serrano's every 4 months. Rio Serrano's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Matterhorn ships an update every 5 weeks, Rio Serrano every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Matterhorn | Rio Serrano |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bonfire AG | Hoteza Limited |
Bugs and requests
Matterhorn
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes frequently
- QR code activation issues
- Inability to log in or reset password
Requested features
4 requests- Add restaurant locations to the map
- Provide detailed piste maps with lift and run information
- Improve offline functionality and caching
- Simplify ticket/pass purchasing process
Rio Serrano
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Matterhorn
No in-app purchases
Rio Serrano
No in-app purchases
