Comparison

Splash° vs Water Temperatures

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

Head to head
About

Splash°

Get real-time water temperatures for lakes and rivers across Switzerland. Perfect for swimmers, kayakers, and water sports enthusiasts to check conditions before diving in, year-round.

Highlights
  • Real-time water temperature data
  • Covers lakes and rivers in Switzerland
  • Supports various water sports
  • All-year-round availability
  • Favorite water spots
  • Notifications for temperature changes
Features
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Follow in real time the temperature of lakes and rivers in Switzerland! Splash° gives you the water temperature in real time for the main lakes and rivers in Switzerland. You often go swimming, but you don't like to be surprised by the water temperature? With Splash° you can check in real time the temperature of the water before you dive in. You have no reason to hesitate anymore! SUMMER AND WINTER Perfect for paddling, kayaking, swimming in summer, as well as for the brave ones who swim even in winter! The app is available all year round so you can follow the water temperature under the sun or in cold weather. IDEAL FOR ALL YOUR ACTIVITIES Adopted by a variety of sportsmen and women who enjoy canoeing, rafting, canyoning, windsurfing, wakeboarding, water skiing, kitesurfing, diving, and many other sports that require a good knowledge of water conditions. AN ACCURATE TEMPERATURE Splash° is based on official data from sensors installed at 60 cm depth in the lakes. The information comes from more than 90 connected stations in Switzerland. This gives you accurate temperature and real-time data. EVERYWHERE IN SWITZERLAND There are more than 22 lakes and more than 55 rivers that you can add to your favorites. Find a lake near you, or the ideal river for your vacations. Add your favorite water spots and receive a notification when the water temperature is worth knowing. Rhône Halle de l'île, Lake Zürich, Aare Bern, Lake Geneva Bains des Pâquis, Lake Neuchâtel,... -------------------------------------- The app is 100% free, without subscription and available on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Adopt Splash°, your companion at all times and all year round for your water activities.

About

Water Temperatures

Get real-time sea and lake temperatures worldwide with historical data and custom alerts for various water activities. Compare locations, view seasonal trends, and explore with enhanced map features.

Highlights
  • Global water temperature data
  • Temperature history and trends
  • Custom activity alerts
  • Seasonal insights
  • Location comparison
  • Interactive map annotations
Features
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Stop guessing and start diving! Whether you’re a pro diver, a fisherman, or a cold-plunge enthusiast, Water Temperatures provides unrivaled real-time data from over 5,000 measuring points across the globe. Global Coverage & 5,000+ Points: From the USA and Spain to the alpine lakes of Slovenia and Switzerland. We track thousands of locations across Europe, North America, and beyond. Hyper-Precise Notifications: Set alerts down to the decimal (e.g., 22.3°C). Our unique "re-arm" logic lets you set a threshold (e.g., notify again only after it drops 3°C). Compare & Decide: Use our side-by-side tool to compare multiple locations and analyze 24-hour trends. Enhanced Map Experience: Explore temperatures visually with custom map annotations. Activity-Specific Alerts: Custom modes for 8 activities: Swimming, Cold Plunge, Hot Springs, Kayaking, Fishing, Surfing, Diving, and Wading. Seasonal Insights: Discover the best time to visit with historical temperature analysis and view monthly averages to plan your next trip perfectly. ** All measurements are taken from various sources and are strictly to be used in informative way. We take no responsibility for mistakes that can occur in measurements. Subscriptions A purchase will be applied to your iTunes account on confirmation. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. For more information, see our Terms of Service https://zinz.si/terms.html and Privacy Policy at https://zinz.si/privacy.html

Screenshots

Splash°4 screens
Water Temperatures4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Splash° at 75% against Water Temperatures's 21%. Splash° also leads on rating (3.3 vs 2.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Water Temperatures's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (15 vs 4). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Water Temperatures sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Splash° asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Splash° holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Splash°'s written reviews are positive against 21% of Water Temperatures's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Splash° ships an update every 13 months, Water Temperatures every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Splash° versus Water Temperatures: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplash°Water Temperatures
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings) — better2.5 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better21.4% of reviews
Number of ratings415 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.016 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtipik SABlaz Smolnikar

Customer experience

Splash°

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Water Temperatures

All ratings14 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative64.3%

In-app purchases

None

Splash°

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Water Temperatures

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove ads & ∞ notifications$40.99

Questions

Is Splash° free?
Splash° is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Water Temperatures free?
Water Temperatures is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Splash° or Water Temperatures?
Splash° is rated higher. Splash° averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Water Temperatures averages 2.5 from 15 ratings.
Do Splash° or Water Temperatures have ads?
Water Temperatures shows ads; Splash° does not.
Which is updated more often, Splash° or Water Temperatures?
Splash° ships an update every 13 months, and Water Temperatures every 2 months. Most recently, Splash° was updated on October 23, 2026 and Water Temperatures on October 22, 2026.

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