Sailspots vs Badtempen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sailspots
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With Sailspots you get a detailed weather and wind forecast presented in a clear and intuitive way on top of your desired location on map. The forecast is presented hour by hour and you can either choose to have it played back or look up the time you are interested in by moving a marker to the right time stamp. A large amount of mooring spots are also presented, so finding the perfect spot for your yacht is easy!
Badtempen
Get real-time water temperatures for over 600 swimming spots along the Swedish coast. This app provides constantly updated information, suggests nearby locations, and offers maps and details for most swimming areas.
- Real-time water temperatures
- Over 600 Swedish coastal locations
- Updates every three hours
- Nearby location suggestions
- Map and information for swimming spots
- Favorite locations
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Going for a swim today? With Badtempen you can quickly see how warm the water is and find the best swimming spots – wherever you are in Sweden. Badtempen brings together the current water temperature, weather, and water quality for thousands of bathing spots in a simple, clean interface. Perfect for anyone who wants to know the water is warm (and safe!) before heading out. Here's what you can do: • See the water temperature right now – current water temperature for bathing spots across the country, updated daily. • Find spots near you – the app automatically shows the closest bathing spots based on your location. • Save your favorites – collect your own swimming spots and reach them with a single tap. • Explore the map – browse every bathing spot and zoom in on your area. • Stay on top of water quality – see the latest water sample, algae bloom risk, and the EU water quality classification, with explanations and history. • Weather at the spot – air temperature and wind so you can plan your swim. • Advisory warnings – spots with an advice against bathing are clearly flagged. • Directions – find your way to the spot with ease. All data is sourced from the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (Havs- och vattenmyndigheten) and SMHI. The water temperature is a forecast based on satellite data from the European space programme Copernicus – so there are no sensors in the water. Download Badtempen and get ready for swimming season!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sailspots at every 6 weeks against Badtempen's every 4 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sailspots ships an update every 6 weeks, Badtempen every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sailspots | Badtempen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eliri AB | Henrik Lagergren |
In-app purchases
Sailspots
No in-app purchases
Badtempen
No in-app purchases








