# Pegel vs Wassertemperatur & Pegel

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wassertemperatur & Pegel at 80% against Pegel's 40%. Pegel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wassertemperatur & Pegel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pegel asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pegel ships an update every 3 weeks, Wassertemperatur & Pegel every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pegel | Wassertemperatur & Pegel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hans-Jurgen Beckmerhagen](https://appshunter.io/developer/376336772) | [Hans Poreda & Lovis Steinmayer Softwareentwicklung GbR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841645458) |

## What reviewers say

### Pegel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pegel/id396095860)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wassertemperatur & Pegel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wassertemperatur-and-pegel/id6752901744)

Track real-time water temperatures and levels for lakes and rivers in Bavaria. Get clear measurements and analyses for swimming, planning tours, or fishing. Features interactive maps, daily charts, and long-term trends.

**Highlights:** Live water temperature and level readings, Interactive map with location info, Daily temperature trend charts, Long-term trend analysis, Home and lock screen widgets, Favorite station saving, Bathing condition notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wassertemperatur & Pegel Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Wassertemperatur & Pegel Pro | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pegel free?

Pegel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wassertemperatur & Pegel free?

Wassertemperatur & Pegel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Pegel or Wassertemperatur & Pegel have ads?

Neither Pegel nor Wassertemperatur & Pegel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pegel or Wassertemperatur & Pegel?

Pegel ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wassertemperatur & Pegel every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pegel was updated on October 14, 2026 and Wassertemperatur & Pegel on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*