Uferzone vs ShoreMeter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Uferzone
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Uferzone shows you the inner and outer shore zones on Swiss lakes – right on the map. You always see your distance to shore and which zone you are in. The app measures your speed via GPS and warns you the moment you exceed 10 km/h inside the 300 m shore zone. Perfect for anyone out on a boat who wants to stay within the rules. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://uferzone.ch/privacy Built for use right at and on the water. FEATURES • Inner shore zone (0–150 m) and outer shore zone (150–300 m) shown in colour on the map • Live distance to the nearest shore • GPS speed measurement • Warning when you go too fast inside the shore zone (> 10 km/h) • GPS accuracy display • Coverage of Swiss lakes • Clear, easy-to-read display for use on the go Note: The displayed distances are guidance values without guarantee. GPS and map data can be inaccurate. Uferzone does not replace official charts and does not release you from the duty to observe shore zones and speed regulations. The applicable laws and local signage are always authoritative. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://uferzone.ch/privacy
ShoreMeter
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ShoreMeter helps boaters quickly see how far they are from the nearest shore. The app shows your current distance from the coastline, your speed in knots, GPS accuracy and a clear status for slow navigation or planing based on your selected local rules. Use ShoreMeter as a simple visual aid when boating near coasts, islands, bays, marinas or shore-restricted areas. Key features: • Measure distance from the nearest coastline • Show current boat speed in knots • Display GPS accuracy • Clear planing status: slow navigation, allowed or prohibited • Visual and sound alerts when status changes • Country-based rule presets • Custom distance and speed limits • Offline coastline data packages • Simple shore map with distance line • Support for Slovenia and Croatia coastline packages • Optional ShoreMeter Pro upgrade to remove ads and unlock unlimited map access ShoreMeter is designed for boaters who want a quick, easy-to-read distance-from-shore reference without using a full navigation app. The app can help you understand whether you are far enough from shore for planing based on your selected settings. You can use automatic country presets or adjust the distance and speed limits manually. Supported initial coastline packages include: • Slovenia — Slovenian Coast • Croatia — Northern Adriatic: Istria, Kvarner, Krk, Cres, Lošinj • Croatia — Central Adriatic: Zadar, Šibenik, Split, Brač, Hvar • Croatia — Southern Adriatic: Makarska, Pelješac, Korčula, Dubrovnik ShoreMeter works with GPS and open coastline data. After downloading coastline packages, distance calculation can work without an internet connection. Important disclaimer: ShoreMeter is an informational aid only. It is not an official navigation app, legal instrument or replacement for nautical charts, official regulations, buoys, local notices, navigation instruments or safe boating judgment. Rules may vary by country, region, vessel type and local restrictions. Always check and follow the official rules that apply to your location.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ShoreMeter at every 5 days against Uferzone's every 3 months. 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. Uferzone sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and ShoreMeter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Uferzone ships an update every 3 months, ShoreMeter every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Uferzone | ShoreMeter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Wiget | Sinus IKS d.o.o. |
In-app purchases
Uferzone
- Ad-free$2.991 Year
- Tip – Small$1.99
- Tip - medium$5.99
- Tip - large$9.99
ShoreMeter
- ShoreMeter Pro$3.99









