Comparison

Gfrör.li vs SwissWind

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

Head to head
About

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

About

SwissWind

Features
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Don't drive to the lake for nothing. SwissWind shows you where and when the wind is blowing, before you set off. Wind, forecasts and webcams for kitesurfing, windsurfing, wingfoiling and sailing: on lakes all over Switzerland and in northern Italy. What the app gives you: • Wind right now: strength, gusts and direction at the lake • Find the right moment: forecasts for the next few days, several forecasts side by side • The big picture: animated map with wind, rain and clouds • See it live: webcams at the lakes • Never miss a session: wind alert on your phone as soon as your wind arrives (Pro) • Stay warned: storm warnings as notifications • Know the conditions on site: water and air temperature For beginners and pros: Simple mode tells you at a glance whether it's on, with a wetsuit tip. Expert mode shows you every detail. Good to know at the spot: Spot info shows zones, restrictions and emergency numbers. Also: widget, knots, km/h or Beaufort, German, French and English. SwissWind is free. SwissWind Pro unlocks more forecasts and the wind alert. No sign-up needed (except for Pro). No tracking, no ad networks. Terms of use: https://swisswind.app/terms

Screenshots

Gfrör.li3 screens
SwissWind3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gfrör.li at none against SwissWind's 3. SwissWind's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SwissWind sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Gfrör.li asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gfrör.li ships an update every 2 months, SwissWind weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Gfrör.li versus SwissWind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGfrör.liSwissWind
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarc KramerANDREAS SCHORI

In-app purchases

None

Gfrör.li

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SwissWind

Subscriptions2
  • Seelandwind Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Seelandwind Pro (Yearly)$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Seelandwind Pro Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Gfrör.li free?
Gfrör.li is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SwissWind free?
SwissWind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gfrör.li or SwissWind have ads?
Neither Gfrör.li nor SwissWind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gfrör.li or SwissWind?
Gfrör.li ships an update every 2 months, and SwissWind weekly. Most recently, Gfrör.li was updated on October 4, 2026 and SwissWind on October 21, 2026.

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