Ice Report vs Salmon River Live
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ice Report
This app allows users to share and view real-time lake ice thickness information for ice fishing. Anglers can report conditions at their GPS location, and others can see recent reports on a map. It helps users find safe ice fishing spots and contribute to the community.
- Report lake ice thickness
- View ice conditions on a map
- Filter reports by date
- GPS location reporting
- User-submitted data
- Delete incorrect reports
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Instantly report lake ice conditions at your current GPS location to other fisherman. Ice Report makes it easier to distribute information about lake ice thicknesses during the ice fishing season in Northern climates. Without this app users are left to scour the internet for forums or groups to get a report on ice for fishing. On the flip side, avid fisherman and resorts who help the community by reporting ice conditions can now post it for everyone to see. New reports are dark in color. Any report older than 3 days will be marked light in color. Ice Report defaults to showing reports made in the last 7 days. To use Ice Report simply login and check out the map. Keep in mind the Display Name you choose will be visible to other anglers. If you are out fishing, feel free to submit a report by pressing the + sign and selecting the ice thickness you measured at that location. The app uses your current GPS location, so please only submit reports while you are fishing. Premium users can place icons without GPS. If the report is in the wrong spot, select your report, then press the Delete button. Use the calendar icon to view reports submitted within a date range. The lake ice data is submitted by users and there is no guarantee of accuracy. Ice Report encourages every one to be safe on frozen lakes. Check with your local Department of Natural resources for safety information. This app uses Google Maps for iOS.
Salmon River Live
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Salmon River Live - Your Essential Fishing Companion Coverage: Pulaski, Altmar, Oswego, DSR, Pineville & more! Know exactly when to hit the Salmon River! Get real-time flow data, prime zone indicators, and forecasts—all in one powerful app. REAL-TIME FLOW DATA • USGS gauge readings updated every 15 minutes • Current CFS (cubic feet per second) at a glance • Gage height measurements • 24-hour flow trend analysis PRIME ZONE INDICATOR • Instantly see when conditions are optimal (350-750 CFS) • Color-coded status: Low, Prime, Caution, Blown Out • Know before you go—no more wasted trips FLOW TREND ANALYSIS • See how conditions are changing • 24-hour percentage changes • Historical flow patterns WEATHER INTEGRATION • Current conditions for Pulaski, NY • 7-day forecast • Temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight hours • Plan your fishing trips ahead MULTI-DAY FORECAST • Plan your week with confidence • See upcoming conditions at a glance • Never miss prime fishing days Built by fishers, for fishers. No ads. No BS. Download now and start fishing smarter! -- By purchasing a subscription, you agree to the terms of Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA) , which can be found at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Salmon River Live at none against Ice Report's shown. Salmon River Live also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). Ice Report's advantage is chart position (#74 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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. Ice Report sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Salmon River Live sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ice Report ships an update every 5 months, Salmon River Live every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ice Report | Salmon River Live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (82 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 82 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #74 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Split Rock Software LLC | ABDULLAHI MOHAMED MUHYIDIN |
Bugs and requests
Ice Report
Reported bugs
15 issues- App doesn't work
- Map won't load
- App crashes after update
- App won't open map
- App spins and does nothing
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- App does not show on phone
- App crashes every time
- Cannot upload ice updates
- Username not available message is unclear
- Registration issues due to keyboard overlay
- Cannot reset password
- App glitches and closes
- App won't load
- Cannot register
- Submit button leads to black screen
Requested features
11 requests- Allow remote reporting for non-premium users
- Add notes for fishing reports and bait shop info
- Search by state and tag reservoir names
- Add filters for ice thickness and reported date
- Allow users to type in lake names
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- Add a date filter for reports
- Make username availability clearer
- Allow password reset via email
- Add option to change password
- Allow correction of posted thickness
- Add profile picture functionality
Salmon River Live
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ice Report
- Premium Supporter$9.991 Year
Salmon River Live
- Annual Pro Access$29.991 Year
Questions
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