Comparison

Splash° vs Gfrör.li

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
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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

Gfrör.li

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Gfrör.li allows you to view the water temperatures of different locations at Swiss lakes in real time. So you always know if the water is warm enough for swimming, water skiing or any other water related activity. The data is collected and transmitted by self developed sensors every 15 minutes. The app includes the following features: - The map view gives you an overview over all locations and their temperature at a glance. - In the detail view of a location you can find its current temperature, the maximum and minimum values, and a graph of its temperature history. - Using the search function, you can easily search and filter the locations according to the current temperatures or other properties. Is your favorite location not yet listed, or are you interested in sponsoring a new location? Then contact us at appdev@coredump.ch

Screenshots

Splash°4 screens
Gfrör.li3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gfrör.li at every 2 months against Splash°'s every 11 months. Splash°'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

Splash° ships an update every 11 months, Gfrör.li every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Splash° versus Gfrör.li: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplash°Gfrör.li
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtipik SAMarc Kramer

In-app purchases

None

Splash°

No in-app purchases

None

Gfrör.li

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Splash° free?
Splash° is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gfrör.li free?
Gfrör.li is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Splash° or Gfrör.li have ads?
Neither Splash° nor Gfrör.li shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Splash° or Gfrör.li?
Splash° ships an update every 11 months, and Gfrör.li every 2 months. Most recently, Splash° was updated on July 5, 2026 and Gfrör.li on September 17, 2026.

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