Comparison

American Whitewater vs RiverLog

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

American Whitewater

This app connects human-powered recreational river users with ecological data to conserve and restore whitewater resources. It serves as a primary advocate for preserving whitewater rivers across the United States, promoting safe enjoyment.

Highlights
  • Whitewater resource conservation
  • River restoration initiatives
  • Safe whitewater recreation opportunities
  • Advocacy for river preservation
  • Connects users with ecological data
Features
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Founded in 1954, American Whitewater is a national non-profit organization (Non-profit # 23-7083760) with a mission “to conserve and restore America's whitewater resources and to enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely.” American Whitewater is a membership organization representing a broad diversity of individual whitewater enthusiasts, river conservationists, and more than 100 local paddling club affiliates across America. The organization is the primary advocate for the preservation and protection of whitewater rivers throughout the United States, and connects the interests of human-powered recreational river users with ecological and science-based data to achieve the goals within its mission.

About

RiverLog

Features
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RiverLog helps to log, organize and review the details from your white water adventures. It also enables you to connect with your fellow paddlers and share the experience Features: - Automatically inserts current water levels and flows for selected river section - Keeps your logs grouped by sections - River database- browse available rivers and gauges - Gauges- comparison of current water level to your logs - A common wall to share posts with other users - Sharing of personal profiles Make your run unforgettable!

Screenshots

American Whitewater4 screens
RiverLog3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RiverLog at 12.0 against American Whitewater's 15.1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
American Whitewater versus RiverLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmerican WhitewaterRiverLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB35 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAMERICAN WHITEWATERJan Prochazka

Bugs and requests

American Whitewater

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Rivers not populating on map or in lists
  • Incorrect water level readings
  • App crashes on launch (iPhone 11 and other devices)
  • Login functionality broken or non-functional
  • Favorites data lost during updates
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  • Flow data inconsistency between app and website
  • Gauge information displays in mixed units (CFS vs feet)
  • App stalls during flow updates
  • Incomplete river lists when browsing by state
  • Share button crashes the app
  • App won't load or displays 'update in progress' indefinitely
  • Password manager integration issues
  • Weekly automatic logouts

Requested features

13 requests
  • Restore favorites/bookmarked rivers functionality
  • Restore filtering by difficulty class, distance, and runnable status
  • Add ability to save custom river sections
  • Implement flow-based alerts and notifications
  • Add toggle between CFS and feet measurements
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  • Restore quick-view list format with flow indicators
  • Include rapid descriptions and hazard information
  • Add user location zoom button on map
  • Implement custom notes attachment to runs
  • Add configurable flow alerts for premium members
  • Restore login functionality and account persistence
  • Improve search persistence across navigation
  • Display rapids and descriptions in app (not just website)

RiverLog

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

American Whitewater

No in-app purchases

None

RiverLog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is American Whitewater free?
American Whitewater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RiverLog free?
RiverLog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do American Whitewater or RiverLog have ads?
Neither American Whitewater nor RiverLog shows ads.

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