MSU vs GaugeWatcher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MSU
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The MSU-E Experts app is designed to connect you effortlessly with Extension experts across various counties. Whether you need assistance with crops, cattle, economics, food preparation, or a wide range of other topics, our knowledgeable experts are ready to help. You can easily search for the right expert by name, area of expertise, or job responsibilities, as well as by the specific subject matter you require assistance with. Explore a wealth of knowledge and support at your fingertips with the MSU-E Experts app.
GaugeWatcher
Access real-time river flow data without needing an account or encountering advertisements. Discover nearby gauges, monitor flow rates, and save your preferred locations for quick access.
- Real-time river flow data
- Discover nearby gauges
- Check flow rates
- Bookmark favorite gauges
- No signup required
- Ad-free experience
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Simple river flow data. No signup required. No ads. No fluff. Find nearby gauges, check flow rates, bookmark favorites. That's it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GaugeWatcher at weekly against MSU's every 3 months. MSU's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). 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.
MSU ships an update every 3 months, GaugeWatcher weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MSU | GaugeWatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.8 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mississippi State University Extension Service | Andrew Althage |
In-app purchases
MSU
No in-app purchases
GaugeWatcher
No in-app purchases
