Lake Lowdown vs RiverAware
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lake Lowdown
Access comprehensive lake information including weather, water levels, and navigation. Easily find lakes by state or proximity, and save your favorites for quick access. Plan your next lake trip or monitor water conditions with this convenient tool.
- Lake weather and forecasts
- Water level data
- Navigation and map locations
- List lakes by state or proximity
- Favorite lakes for quick access
- Recreational information
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Lake Lowdown delivers real-time lake levels and official National Weather Service forecasts in one streamlined experience. Explore lakes by state, proximity, or favorites. Instantly view current water levels, 12-hour trends, historical data, and live weather conditions. All sourced from trusted government providers. Each lake includes: • Current stage and recent trend data • Historical water level history • Official NWS forecasts and observations • Quick access to maps and navigation • Reference links for additional lake information Built for boaters, anglers, lake homeowners, and anyone tracking drought or flooding conditions. Fast. Accurate. Reliable. Know before you go.
RiverAware
Access real-time river levels, flood alerts, and accurate forecasts from over 13,000 stations nationwide. Monitor your favorite rivers, receive custom notifications, and stay informed with severe weather news.
- Real-time river and coastal station data
- Interactive map with color-coded pins
- Up to 3 months of water-level history
- Customizable river alerts
- National Weather Service flood forecasts
- Official weather alerts and newsfeed
- Easy sharing of data and map snapshots
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Explore 13,000+ river and coastal stations in real time with accurate data, reliable forecasts, and nationwide flood alerts. Key Features of RiverAware: • Interactive Map: Search and explore rivers with color-coded pins showing live conditions. • River Data at a Glance: Access up to 3 months of water-level history in clear, simple graphs. • Watch List: Track the rivers that matter most to you. • Custom Alerts: Get notified when rivers reach your chosen height or flood stage. • Flood Forecasts: See what’s coming with accurate predictions from the National Weather Service (NWS). • Official Weather Alerts: Stay informed with current nationwide flood and storm warnings. • Severe Weather Newsfeed: Follow live flood news and weather updates right inside the app. • Easy Sharing: Send live graphs and map snapshots directly from the app. Upgrade to RiverAware Premium for access to all new features, plus more: * Unlimited alerts * Unlimited Watch List stations * All available flood forecasts Whether you’re planning outdoor adventures, monitoring your property, or working in emergency response, RiverAware helps you stay prepared and make informed decisions. Download RiverAware today to help you make confident decisions with real-time river and flood alerts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: RiverAware at 100% against Lake Lowdown's 21%. RiverAware also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#183 vs unranked). Lake Lowdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads 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. RiverAware sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Lake Lowdown asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lake Lowdown ships an update every 3 months, RiverAware every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lake Lowdown | RiverAware |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | #183 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bob Jack | Transcend Engineering and Technology, LLC |
Customer experience
Lake Lowdown
RiverAware
In-app purchases
Lake Lowdown
No in-app purchases
RiverAware
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Annual$19.991 Year
