Comparison

MadeiraOcean vs Riska

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

Head to head
About

MadeiraOcean

Features
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MadeiraOcean app (in experimental phase) was created with the purpose of displaying graphically the results of COAWST (Coupled Ocean Atmospheric Wave Sediment Transport) model, implemented by the Oceanic Observatory of Madeira for Madeira Archipelago. Although the model is regularly validated, it is difficult to guarantee the accuracy of the presented data, as forecasts are predictions and should be considered as such. In this app you can check the forecasted data for air and water temperature, direction and speed of currents, waves and tides, plus precipitation, winds and atmospheric pressure. All these variables are available for more than 30 points around the island, with forecasts for every three hours. Additionally, the satellite data presented in this app come from the Copernicus Marine Service (https://resources.marine.copernicus.eu/). The products are: Temperature: SST_GLO_SST_L4_NRT_OBSERVATIONS_010_001 Chlorofill a: OCEANCOLOUR_ATL_CHL_L4 NRT_OBSERVATIONS_009_037

About

Riska

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INDEPENDENT APP — NOT A GOVERNMENT SERVICE Riska is not operated by, affiliated with, or endorsed by any government entity including ANEPC, IPMA, ICNF, or SGIFR. It aggregates publicly available data from third-party sources listed below. Riska does not generate fire data independently. All information comes from external sources and may be delayed or incomplete. In an emergency, follow official authorities and call 112. FEATURES - View wildfire incidents (from ANEPC, ICNF/SGIFR) - View fire danger levels (from IPMA) - View weather and civil protection warnings (from IPMA, ANEPC) - View satellite fire detections on map (from NASA FIRMS) - Save places and get alerts when conditions change - Safety and recovery guidance - Portuguese and English DATA SOURCES 1. ANEPC — civil protection warnings — https://www.gov.pt/entidades/autoridade-nacional-de-emergencia-e-protecao-civil 2. IPMA — fire danger, weather warnings — https://www.ipma.pt 3. ICNF/SGIFR — rural fire information — https://www.sgifr.gov.pt 4. NASA FIRMS — satellite thermal detection (VIIRS) — https://firms.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov 5. EFFIS/Copernicus — burnt area perimeters — https://effis.jrc.ec.europa.eu 6. Copernicus CAMS — air quality — https://atmosphere.copernicus.eu 7. Open-Meteo — weather forecasts (ECMWF) — https://open-meteo.com 8. Blitzortung — lightning detection — https://www.blitzortung.org 9. OpenStreetMap — base map — https://www.openstreetmap.org DISCLAIMERS - Not a government service or entity - Does not replace official emergency communications - Does not issue evacuation orders or civil protection instructions - Does not independently verify fire data - Always follow official authorities in emergencies — call 112 Operated by Ecosnyp OÜ, Tallinn, Estonia Contact: office@riska.app

Screenshots

MadeiraOcean4 screens
Riska4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Riska at every 4 days against MadeiraOcean's every 4 months. Riska also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MadeiraOcean ships an update every 4 months, Riska every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MadeiraOcean versus Riska: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMadeiraOceanRiska
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAGENCIA REGIONAL PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DA INVESTIGACAO, TECNOLOGIA E INOVACAO - ASSOCIACAOEcosnyp OÜ

In-app purchases

None

MadeiraOcean

No in-app purchases

None

Riska

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MadeiraOcean free?
MadeiraOcean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Riska free?
Riska is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MadeiraOcean or Riska have ads?
Neither MadeiraOcean nor Riska shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MadeiraOcean or Riska?
MadeiraOcean ships an update every 4 months, and Riska every 4 days. Most recently, MadeiraOcean was updated on September 11, 2026 and Riska on September 10, 2026.

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