# RiverApp - River levels — Real-time river conditions

> Real-time river conditions and levels for sports and monitoring. (iPhone/iPad app by Florian Bessiere.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riverapp-river-levels/id667012473 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Florian Bessiere](https://appshunter.io/developer/667012476)
- Category: Weather, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 5,028 App Store ratings · 282 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 54 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Norwegian Bokmål
- Released: 2013-07-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riverapp-river-levels/id667012473/reviews.md

## What is RiverApp?

Get quick access to the latest river levels, flows and conditions across the US and more than 20 other countries worldwide.

RiverApp gives you access to one of the world’s most comprehensive hydrometric datasets, with data from over 40,000 monitoring stations.

Whether you kayak, canoe, packraft, paddleboard, fly fish, surf rivers, manage irrigation, operate hydropower infrastructure or monitor flood risk, RiverApp helps you stay informed with reliable, easy-to-read river data.

FREE FEATURES

‣ Current water levels and flows for over 20,000 rivers
‣ Water temperature data where available
‣ Detailed maps of hydrometric stations and whitewater sections
‣ Custom alerts for each station when a defined level or flow is reached
‣ Favourite stations and whitewater sections for quick access to the latest readings and conditions

FREE FEATURES FOR WHITEWATER SPORTS

‣ More than 4,000 referenced whitewater sections
‣ Section conditions based on current water level or flow
‣ Detailed section maps with quick access to put-in and take-out points
‣ Hazards, rapids and other points of interest, including photos where available
‣ Information on difficulty, length and average gradient
‣ Community-based addition and editing of whitewater sections

RIVERAPP PREMIUM

Unlock additional tools for deeper river monitoring and trip planning:

‣ Historical water level and flow data going back several years
‣ Forecasts for selected stations
‣ Satellite map layers from multiple providers, with comparison tools
‣ Customizable Home Screen Widgets to keep your favourite river gauges visible at a glance
‣ Monthly streamflow statistics to understand seasonal variations and plan river trips at the right time and place

DATA SOURCES

RiverApp brings together data from over 100 official and public hydrometric sources worldwide, including, among others:

NVE
California Data Exchange Center
Government of Canada — Wateroffice
USGS
NOAA
PEGELONLINE — www.pegelonline.wsv.de
HVZ Baden-Württemberg
HDN Bayern
Kanton Bern
Ennskraftwerke
Land Kärnten
Land Niederösterreich
Regione Piemonte
HVZ Rheinland-Pfalz
Český hydrometeorologický ústav
HVZ Sachsen-Anhalt
Land Salzburg
Scottish Environment Protection Agency
Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute
Agencija Republike Slovenije za okolje
HWZ Steiermark
BAFU
HNZ Thüringen
Land Tirol
Shoothill
Vigicrues
Serveur de données hydrométriques temps réel du bassin Rhône-Méditerranée
Land Vorarlberg
Bureau of Meteorology — Australia

DISCLAIMER

RiverApp is an independent application and is not affiliated with the listed organizations unless explicitly stated.

RiverApp and the listed data providers shall not be held liable for any errors, omissions, delays or interruptions in the information provided, nor for any loss, injury or damage of any kind resulting from its use.

End-user license agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Real-time water levels and flows
- Water temperatures
- Hydrometric station maps
- Customizable alerts
- Whitewater course navigability
- User-added hazards and courses

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 year subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 month subscription | $0.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RiverApp Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #101 in Top Free · Weather (US App Store)
- #140 in Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

## What do users think of RiverApp?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🗺️ Comprehensive coverage of rivers
- 📊 Useful data and visualizations
- 🔔 Helpful alerts and notifications
- 💰 Affordable premium upgrade

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccurate or outdated information
- 🔍 Missing some important river gauges
- 💬 Lack of communication from developers
- 🗺️ Incorrect geographic information for some areas

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Map feature not working due to internet connection issues
- Horizontal lines and color indicators disappearing from graphs
- Inconsistent or unreliable data updates

**Most requested features**

- Add more river coverage, especially in underserved regions
- Improve forecast and prediction capabilities
- Implement a journaling or note-taking feature
- Allow for customizable alerts and notifications
- Add support for additional measurement units (e.g., millimeters)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 282)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riverapp-river-levels/id667012473/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best app for monitoring rivers

*2026-08-21, version 6.1.1*

App has clean design and is easy to use. I can save favorite rivers, look at historical data, etc. I have used many apps to plan self-support river trips in my canoe. This is by far the best.

### 1/5 — What is wrong with the Saugeen river chart near port Elgin Ontario

*2026-08-21, version 6.1.1*

I’ve been trying to check for Atleast a week for the water level and it hasn’t been available

### 5/5 — LOVE!!!

*2026-08-21, version 6.1.1*

Love this app, user friendly, always works, love the alarms so I can plan paddles around storms and dam releases.

### 3/5 — Lack of Data

*2026-08-09, version 6.0.2*

Why is there no data for the ovens river below Myrtleford?

### 5/5 — 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

*2026-08-05, version 6.0.2*

Great Resource. Thank you

### 5/5 — Unverzichtbar

*2026-08-01*

Kaum vorstellbar, wie die Orientierung früher ohne App möglich war. Die Pegelinfos sind unverzichtbar, ebenso die Kommentarfunktion, der Pegelalarm und Ortsdaten. Natürlich wären ein eigenes Fahrtenbuch und Flussabschnittsbeschreibungen noch super, aber dafür gibt es ja z.T. auch andere Quellen.

### 5/5 — Nicht nur für Paddler

*2026-07-14*

Nutze die App auch als Sportbootfahrer. War auf der Elbe mit den Gezeiten sehr hilfreich bei der Tourplanung 👍👍👍

### 5/5 — AMAZING!!

*2026-07-06, version 6.0.1*

Really great app! Easy ui, intuitive graphs and a nice map feature. 

Being able to have a notification for when a river is at runnable levels has been instrumental in getting late season runs on smaller rivers.

### 5/5 — Green River in Hart County Kentucky

*2026-06-26, version 5.16.1*

Let me see daily, the impact of Green River Dam on Green River in Hart County

### 5/5 — Perfect!

*2026-06-23, version 5.16.1*

This is such a handy app to utilize whenever you’re planning to paddle down a river. It’s concise and very easy to read. 

Our entire family uses it to help ensure the safest paddle possible.

## Frequently asked questions about RiverApp

### What information does RiverApp provide?

RiverApp provides real-time data on water levels, river flows, and water temperatures for over 40,000 hydrometric stations globally. It also offers detailed maps of stations and whitewater sections, navigability information for courses, and allows users to report hazards.

### What are the free features of RiverApp?

The free version includes current water levels and flows for over 15,000 rivers, water temperatures, detailed maps, personalized alerts for specific values, and the ability to favorite stations or whitewater sections for quick access.

### What additional features are available with RiverApp Premium?

RiverApp Premium offers historical data for water levels and flows going back several years, flow or water level forecasts at select stations, and the ability to display and compare satellite images from multiple providers on maps.

### Who would benefit from using RiverApp?

RiverApp is ideal for river sports enthusiasts such as kayakers, canoeists, pack rafters, stand-up paddlers, fly fishers, and river surfers. It's also useful for professionals involved in hydroelectricity, irrigation, and for monitoring rivers during flood events.

### How is RiverApp Premium accessed?

RiverApp Premium is available through a subscription. Subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscription and auto-renewal settings in your iTunes Account Settings after purchase.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.1.1 — 2026-08-20

-> The map has been completely redesigned and now uses vector tiles: instead of being simple images, map elements adapt as you zoom. The result is faster loading and text that always stays sharper and easier to read.
-> A new topographic map is also available, with a better representation of relief and terrain.
-> Numerous bugs have been fixed and the app's overall stability was improved.

### 6.1.0 — 2026-08-20

-> The map has been completely redesigned and now uses vector tiles: instead of being simple images, map elements adapt as you zoom. The result is faster loading and text that always stays sharper and easier to read.
-> A new topographic map is also available, with a better representation of relief and terrain.
-> Numerous bugs have been fixed and the app's overall stability was improved .

### 6.0.2 — 2026-07-07

-> Bug fixes

### 6.0.1 — 2026-07-04

-> New Home Screen widgets let you pin your favorite river gauges and check the latest readings, trends, and conditions at a glance.
-> New Dark and Bright mode support.
-> UI refinements and stability improvements.

### 6.0.0 — 2026-06-26

-> New Home Screen widgets let you pin your favorite river gauges and check the latest readings, trends, and conditions at a glance.
-> New Dark and Bright mode support.
-> UI refinements and stability improvements.

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