# FloodWatch vs Future Flood Predictor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Future Flood Predictor at none against FloodWatch's 5. Future Flood Predictor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). FloodWatch's advantage is ratings volume (314 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FloodWatch sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Future Flood Predictor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Future Flood Predictor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FloodWatch has 314 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FloodWatch ships an update every 2 months, Future Flood Predictor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FloodWatch | Future Flood Predictor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (314 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floodwatch/id386505889/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/future-flood-predictor/id6754620903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **314** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brian Deshong](https://appshunter.io/developer/386505892) | [Aarav Ganesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849302265) |

## What reviewers say

### FloodWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floodwatch/id386505889)

Monitor real-time river and flood data across the United States. Track river height, discharge, precipitation, and water temperature with data from USGS and NWS. Ideal for property owners, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone needing flood awareness.

**Highlights:** Real-time river data, Historical trends and graphs, Favorites list for gauges, Nationwide US coverage, Flood awareness alerts, Recreation water condition checks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Level 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal | $8.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 4 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great information
- 👍 Useful tool
- 👍 Works as advertised
- 👍 Responsive developer

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Intrusive ads
-  anúncios Loud and disruptive ads
-  anúncios Full-page ads
-  anúncios Ads prevent app usage
- 💰 Expensive ad-free option

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- App crashes when updating levels
- App crashes when scrolling through favorites
- App crashes a lot
- App kicks out when viewing favorites

**Requested features**

- Add alerts for flood stage
- Add Lock Screen widgets
- Add search bar for gauges
- Add CFS readings
- Add alerts for flow rate


### Future Flood Predictor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/future-flood-predictor/id6754620903)

This application provides real-time, localized flood risk assessments using data from NASA satellites and weather stations. It offers instant risk level indicators and critical alerts to help users stay informed and safe during changing weather conditions.

**Highlights:** Real-time flood risk levels, NASA-powered data accuracy, Critical flood alerts, Detailed precipitation data, Location-based risk assessment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FloodWatch free?

FloodWatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Future Flood Predictor free?

Future Flood Predictor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FloodWatch or Future Flood Predictor?

Future Flood Predictor is rated higher. FloodWatch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 314 ratings, while Future Flood Predictor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FloodWatch or Future Flood Predictor have ads?

FloodWatch shows ads; Future Flood Predictor does not.

### Which is updated more often, FloodWatch or Future Flood Predictor?

FloodWatch ships an update every 2 months, and Future Flood Predictor every 3 weeks. Most recently, FloodWatch was updated on October 17, 2026 and Future Flood Predictor on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*