Uferzone vs LakePilot
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
LakePilot
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LakePilot ist dein digitaler Begleiter für Schweizer Seen — von der Anfahrt bis zum sicheren Ankern. Karte & Ankeralarm Amtliche Swisstopo-Karte mit deiner Live-Position. Ankerpunkte setzen, benennen, teilen — und per Ankeralarm gewarnt werden, sobald das Boot den gewählten Radius verlässt. Wetter & Pegel Live-Windwerte, Böenwarnungen und Sturmstufen für deinen See, dazu der aktuelle Pegelstand mit 14-Tage-Verlauf. Bootsmarkt Boote und Zubehör inserieren oder finden. Regeln, Häfen & Community Schifffahrtsregeln nach Kategorie, Hafeninfos mit Ausstattung (Tanken, Strom, Slip, Kran) sowie Tipps von anderen Nutzern direkt am jeweiligen Hafen. LakePilot deckt über 15 Schweizer Seen ab und wird laufend weiterentwickelt. Hinweis: LakePilot ist ein Hilfsmittel zur Orientierung, kein Ersatz für amtliche Seekarten oder professionelle nautische Ausrüstung.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LakePilot at none against Uferzone's 4. LakePilot also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Uferzone sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. LakePilot asks for nothing beyond the download.
Uferzone ships an update every 3 months, LakePilot fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Uferzone | LakePilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Wiget | ROGER HARTMANN |
In-app purchases
Uferzone
- Ad-free$2.991 Year
- Tip – Small$1.99
- Tip - medium$5.99
- Tip - large$9.99
LakePilot
No in-app purchases









