Comparison

Aare vs SwissWind

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

Head to head
About

Aare

This app displays the current temperature of the Aare river in Switzerland. It covers the river's course from the Aare Glacier through various cities to the Swiss Water Castle. Enjoy a quick and beautiful way to check river temperatures.

Highlights
  • Current Aare river temperature
  • Covers entire river course
  • Data from BAFU
  • User-friendly interface
  • Quick and beautiful display
Features
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Aare App zeigt die aktuelle Temperatur der Aare an. Vom Aaregletscher über Interlaken, Thun, Bern, Biel, Solothurn, Aarau bis ins Wasserschloss der Schweiz. Schön und schnell. «Eine ganz tolle und überaus funktionale Idee!! Super!» —Alexander Tschäppät, Stadtpräsident Bern, über die Aare iPhone App, 9. Juli 2010 Viel Spass beim Aareschwimmen, Raphael Messwerte von BAFU

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

Aare4 screens
SwissWind3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aare at none against SwissWind's 3. Aare also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). SwissWind's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 14 months). 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. Aare asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aare ships an update every 14 months, SwissWind weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Aare versus SwissWind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAareSwissWind
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperilluBits SchaadANDREAS SCHORI

In-app purchases

None

Aare

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 Aare free?
Aare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SwissWind free?
SwissWind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aare or SwissWind have ads?
Neither Aare nor SwissWind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aare or SwissWind?
Aare ships an update every 14 months, and SwissWind weekly. Most recently, Aare was updated on October 1, 2026 and SwissWind on October 21, 2026.

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