FloodNotice vs RiverAware
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FloodNotice
Access real-time streamflow, river levels, and flood forecasts from over 6,000 locations across the U.S. Save your favorite streamgages for quick access to critical waterbody information.
- Real-time streamflow observations
- River level monitoring
- Flood condition alerts
- Streamflow forecasts
- Save favorite streamgages
- Coverage across 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico
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FloodNotice, the streamlined way to view real-time streamflow observations, river levels, and flood conditions, along with streamflow forecasts published by the National Weather Service's National Water Prediction Service (NWPS). Mark your favorite streamgages for easy access when heading out to your favorite waterbody. Highlights: - View stream/river conditions and forecasts from over 6,000 streamgages - Covers all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico - Save favorite streamgages for quick reference
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 in-app purchases: FloodNotice at none against RiverAware's 2. RiverAware's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. FloodNotice asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FloodNotice against 5.0 for RiverAware. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
FloodNotice ships an update every 7 months, RiverAware every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FloodNotice | RiverAware |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nathaniel Copeland | Transcend Engineering and Technology, LLC |
Customer experience
FloodNotice
RiverAware
In-app purchases
FloodNotice
No in-app purchases
RiverAware
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Annual$19.991 Year
