Comparison

Alplakes vs SmartWeather

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

Head to head
About

Alplakes

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Alplakes, provided by the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) in collaboration with leading research partners, gives you instant access to the latest information on lakes across the European Alpine region. Stay informed with real-time conditions, forecasts, and long-term trends, all based on reliable, research-driven data. LAKE FORECASTS Access up to five days of temperature and velocity forecasts from hundreds of calibrated 1D & 3D hydrodynamic models. MEASUREMENTS Near real-time data from numerous sources across Europe, including water temperature, lake levels, webcams, and scientific datasets. WATER QUALITY MAPS Spatial water quality products derived from Sentinel-2, Sentinel-3, and Landsat remote sensing data. TRENDS Track changes over years to understand ecological and climate impacts. PARAMETERS Explore lake and catchment characteristics, including physical, chemical, and environmental parameters. Whether you’re a scientist, outdoor enthusiast, or lake lover, Alplakes makes complex data easy to explore. Get trusted insights from research partners—anywhere, anytime.

About

SmartWeather

Features
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SmartWeather – Precise, Modern & Clear Experience weather forecasting on a new level. SmartWeather combines high-precision data with a minimalist design perfectly tailored to your iPhone. Why SmartWeather? Real-Time Alerts: Never miss a storm warning again. Our smart notifications keep you informed instantly. Live Activities: Track rain directly on your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island without opening the app. Beautiful Widgets: Bring the weather to your Home Screen with designs that fit your style. AI-Powered Tips: Get smart recommendations based on current conditions to plan your day perfectly. Detailed Insights: UV index, humidity, and visibility presented in clean, modern tiles. SmartWeather uses advanced Apple WeatherKit technology to deliver the most accurate data to your device.

Screenshots

Alplakes4 screens
SmartWeather3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Alplakes at every 4 days against SmartWeather's every 10 days. Alplakes also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). 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

Alplakes ships an update every 4 days, SmartWeather every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Alplakes versus SmartWeather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlplakesSmartWeather
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJames RunnallsSARA KIRCHHOFER

In-app purchases

None

Alplakes

No in-app purchases

None

SmartWeather

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alplakes free?
Alplakes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartWeather free?
SmartWeather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Alplakes or SmartWeather have ads?
Neither Alplakes nor SmartWeather shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alplakes or SmartWeather?
Alplakes ships an update every 4 days, and SmartWeather every 10 days. Most recently, Alplakes was updated on October 16, 2026 and SmartWeather on October 18, 2026.

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