# Pegel vs HochwasserWache

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HochwasserWache at 100% against Pegel's 40%. Pegel's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pegel | HochwasserWache |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hans-Jurgen Beckmerhagen](https://appshunter.io/developer/376336772) | [PHILIPP PALENIK](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800564637) |

## 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


### HochwasserWache

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hochwasserwache/id6801281529)

Monitor water levels from selected stations with clear visualizations and forecasts. Set custom alerts for specific thresholds and view flow and temperature data. Ideal for anyone needing to track river and water body conditions.

**Highlights:** Current water level readings, Water level forecasts, Customizable alerts, Flow and temperature data, Map view for orientation, Quick station switching

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pegel free?

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

### Is HochwasserWache free?

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

### Do Pegel or HochwasserWache have ads?

Neither Pegel nor HochwasserWache shows ads.

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