Gfrör.li vs Alplakes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gfrör.li
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Gfrör.li allows you to view the water temperatures of different locations at Swiss lakes in real time. So you always know if the water is warm enough for swimming, water skiing or any other water related activity. The data is collected and transmitted by self developed sensors every 15 minutes. The app includes the following features: - The map view gives you an overview over all locations and their temperature at a glance. - In the detail view of a location you can find its current temperature, the maximum and minimum values, and a graph of its temperature history. - Using the search function, you can easily search and filter the locations according to the current temperatures or other properties. Is your favorite location not yet listed, or are you interested in sponsoring a new location? Then contact us at appdev@coredump.ch
Alplakes
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Alplakes, provided by the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) in collaboration with leading research partners, gives you instant access to the latest information on lakes across the European Alpine region. Stay informed with real-time conditions, forecasts, and long-term trends, all based on reliable, research-driven data. LAKE FORECASTS Access up to five days of temperature and velocity forecasts from hundreds of calibrated 1D & 3D hydrodynamic models. MEASUREMENTS Near real-time data from numerous sources across Europe, including water temperature, lake levels, webcams, and scientific datasets. WATER QUALITY MAPS Spatial water quality products derived from Sentinel-2, Sentinel-3, and Landsat remote sensing data. TRENDS Track changes over years to understand ecological and climate impacts. PARAMETERS Explore lake and catchment characteristics, including physical, chemical, and environmental parameters. Whether you’re a scientist, outdoor enthusiast, or lake lover, Alplakes makes complex data easy to explore. Get trusted insights from research partners—anywhere, anytime.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Alplakes at every 4 days against Gfrör.li's every 2 months. Alplakes also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). 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.
Gfrör.li ships an update every 2 months, Alplakes every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and July 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gfrör.li | Alplakes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Marc Kramer | James Runnalls |
In-app purchases
Gfrör.li
No in-app purchases
Alplakes
No in-app purchases





