Solstice vs Bayerische Gewässer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Solstice
Track daily daylight changes in your location and see monthly projections. Explore daylight variations across different global locations and over time. Receive notifications and use widgets to stay informed about upcoming daylight.
- Daily daylight change comparison
- Monthly daylight projections
- Time Travel feature
- Multi-location comparison
- Daily notifications
- Widgets
Read full descriptionHide full description
Solstice shows you how much more or less daylight there is in your location today compared to yesterday, as well as how much to expect each month as the year goes by. Use Time Travel to see how the daylight changes throughout the year, and compare it to multiple locations around the world. Enjoy daily notifications and widgets to look forward to brighter days.
Bayerische Gewässer
This app displays current water temperatures for Bavarian lakes and rivers, along with daily trends and local weather forecasts. Its clean design provides essential information at a glance, helping users decide when to head for the water.
- Current water temperatures
- Daily temperature trends
- Local weather information
- Clean and appealing design
- Quick access to essential data
Read full descriptionHide full description
Die App "Bayerische Gewässer" zeigt dir die aktuelle Wassertemperatur der bayerischen Seen und Flüsse an, visualisiert einen Tagestrend und informiert dich über das Wetter vor Ort. Alles in schlichtem, ansprechenden Design. So siehst du direkt auf den ersten Blick was wichtig ist und bist schneller informiert. Also ab ins Wasser! Vorausgesetzt es ist warm genug :)
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bayerische Gewässer at none against Solstice's 3. Bayerische Gewässer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%). Solstice's advantage is chart position (#168 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Solstice sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Bayerische Gewässer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Solstice ships an update every 2 months, Bayerische Gewässer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Solstice | Bayerische Gewässer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (80 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 80 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #168 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dan Eden | Benedict Langer |
Customer experience
Solstice
Bayerische Gewässer
Bugs and requests
Solstice
Reported bugs
7 issues- App crashes when sliding bar
- App crashes when holding any location
- Square widget displays white square with grey bars only
- Widget options not showing
- Lock screen widget progress ring shows incorrect progress
Show 2 moreShow fewer
- Morning sunlight notification doesn't work
- Longest and shortest days are inverted
Requested features
10 requests- Add a month view
- Add equinox measurements and widgets
- Remember multiple locations
- Compare data for two places on the same screen
- Add automatic push notifications for sunset
Show 5 moreShow fewer
- Countdown of sunlight left in a day
- Track increases to sunset time and earliest/latest times
- Compare locations for sunlight differences
- Manually add and save locations
- Ability to use worldwide (if not already)
Bayerische Gewässer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Solstice
- Small Tip$1.99
- Medium Tip$5.99
- Large Tip$11.99
Bayerische Gewässer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Solstice free?
Is Bayerische Gewässer free?
Do Solstice or Bayerische Gewässer have ads?
Which is updated more often, Solstice or Bayerische Gewässer?
Other comparisons
