Comparison

Pegel vs Gusty

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

Head to head
About

Pegel

Access real-time water levels, measurements, and forecasts for rivers, waterways, and coastal areas across Germany. View historical data, tide times, and relevant weather information directly on a map.

Highlights
  • Current water levels from numerous gauges
  • Water-level forecasts
  • Measurement history and trends
  • High and low tide times
  • Map with gauge locations
  • Water and air temperatures
  • Sunrise, sunset, moon phase, and weather info
Features
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Pegel.app keeps current water levels, measurements and forecasts at your fingertips – clearly presented, quick to access and available directly on the map. The app displays gauges on rivers, waterways and coastal areas throughout Germany. The information is obtained from public data sources maintained by the Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration and other responsible authorities. Features: - Current water levels from numerous gauges - Water-level forecasts, where available - Forecast values grouped by date for several days - Measurement history and trends - Astronomical deviation between observed water levels and predicted tides, where available - High and low tide times at tidal gauges - Map with gauge locations - Sorting by name or distance - Search by gauge, waterway or region - Favourites for frequently used stations - Reference water levels and vertical datums - Water and air temperatures, where provided by the station - Sunrise, sunset, moon phase and weather information - German, English, French, Dutch, Norwegian and Spanish - For vessels 90 metres or longer, the app also calculates the permitted maximum speeds over ground on the tidal Elbe. The calculation is based on the official current data table published by the Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration and the high-water times at the four reference gauges. Whether you are monitoring a river, planning a trip, visiting the coast or spending time on the water, Pegel.app presents important water-level information in a clear and convenient format. The information shown is provided for general guidance. Official notices, flood warnings, traffic signs, instructions from vessel traffic services and nautical publications must always be followed for navigation and safety-related decisions.

About

Gusty

Create a personalized weather dashboard with customizable widgets and multiple forecast providers. Explore interactive weather maps and access hyper-local data from personal weather stations. Stay prepared with hourly rain forecasts and enjoy a beautiful, easy-to-use interface with 40 color themes.

Highlights
  • Customizable widgets
  • Multiple forecast providers
  • Interactive weather maps
  • Personal weather station data
  • Hourly rain forecasts
  • 40 color themes
  • Sleek and intuitive design
Features
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Weather is more useful when it helps you decide when to go. Gusty combines an adaptable weather dashboard, animated radar and activity forecasts in one beautifully personal app. PLAN AROUND THE WEATHER See the most suitable windows for running, road cycling, hiking, drone flying, photography and stargazing. Gusty scores the forecast, explains the important conditions and lets you compare the coming days. SEE WHAT IS COMING Explore rain and snow radar, frequent nowcasts, wind, waves, lightning, temperature, humidity and pressure on a smooth interactive map. Hazard layers include storms, weather alerts, fires, floods and earthquakes where data is available. BUILD YOUR WEATHER DASHBOARD Choose the cards that matter to you: current observations, text summaries, hourly and daily forecasts, charts, maps, astronomy and more. Personalize the layout with themes, dynamic scenes and your own photos. CONNECT YOUR WEATHER STATION View Ecowitt data locally or through the cloud, including nearby lightning strikes. Gusty also supports compatible Weather Underground personal weather stations, with current readings and charts that combine observations with forecasts. MORE WAYS TO UNDERSTAND THE FORECAST • Compare multiple forecast providers • Explore detailed temperature, rain, wind, UV, pressure and cloud screens • Check sunrise, sunset, moon phases and photography light times • Save several locations and back up your dashboards Forecasts are planning aids, not safety advice. Always check official warnings and local conditions before outdoor activities. On iPhone, add Gusty widgets to your Lock Screen for weather at a glance. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pegel4 screens
Gusty4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pegel at none against Gusty's 2. Pegel also leads on ads (none vs shown). Gusty's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (50% vs 40%). On price 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. Gusty sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. Pegel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pegel ships an update every 3 weeks, Gusty weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pegel versus Gusty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPegelGusty
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHans-Jurgen BeckmerhagenReactle Ltd

Customer experience

Pegel

Written reviews25 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative56.0%

Gusty

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pegel

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Gusty

Subscriptions1
  • Gusty weather - pro club7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Gusty weather - Advert free$5.99

Questions

Is Pegel free?
Pegel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gusty free?
Gusty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pegel or Gusty have ads?
Gusty shows ads; Pegel does not.
Which is updated more often, Pegel or Gusty?
Pegel ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gusty weekly. Most recently, Pegel was updated on October 23, 2026 and Gusty on October 27, 2026.

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