Alplakes vs SmartWeather
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
SmartWeather
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Alplakes | SmartWeather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Runnalls | SARA KIRCHHOFER |
In-app purchases
Alplakes
No in-app purchases
SmartWeather
No in-app purchases









