LimmatBuddy vs Bimano Boulder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LimmatBuddy
This app provides essential information for swimming and boating on the Limmat river. It offers real-time data on water temperature, height, and flow, along with features like an interactive map, route planner, and alerts.
- Water temperature, height, and flow data
- Interactive map
- Route planner
- Alerts and warnings
- Boating and swimming companion
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LimmatBuddy ist dein Begleiter für's Schwimmen in & Bööteln auf der Limmat! Die App informiert dich über die wichtigsten Daten wie Wassertemperatur, -höhe und -abfluss und bietet dir weitere Funktionalitäten wie eine interaktive Karte, ein Routenplaner, Alerts & Warnungen und vieles mehr.
Bimano Boulder
Discover bouldering locations across Switzerland and Europe with detailed photo topos, maps, and area information. Navigate to parking and public transport, and contribute missing details. The content is regularly updated with new areas and features.
- Extensive bouldering location database
- Detailed photo topos and area maps
- Access and public transport information
- User-submitted feedback for missing data
- Regular content updates
- Navigation to parking areas
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With the Bimano Boulder App, you have access to almost all bouldering possibilities in Switzerland as well as some of the best-known areas in Europe. All bouldering opportunities are documented with detailed photo topos, area maps and overview sketches. Each area is described with accesses, general info, special features and special information. Navigation to parking areas and information on public transport is integrated. The contents of the app are constantly being revised and expanded. New areas, new boulders and additional information are constantly added and updated. Missing information can be added by the user with a feedback button. The app will continue to be equipped with new functions. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://bimano.ch/boulder/impressum/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: LimmatBuddy at 100% against Bimano Boulder's 40%. LimmatBuddy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Bimano Boulder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. LimmatBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.
LimmatBuddy ships an update monthly, Bimano Boulder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LimmatBuddy | Bimano Boulder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gymplify GmbH | Bimano GmbH |
Customer experience
LimmatBuddy
Bimano Boulder
In-app purchases
LimmatBuddy
No in-app purchases
Bimano Boulder
- Monthly subscription$7.991 Month
- Yearly subscription$60.991 Year
