Hanalei vs Flood Check
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hanalei
Navigate Hanalei and Kauai's North Shore with real-time data on river levels, weather, road conditions, and water quality. Plan your beach visits, surf sessions, and hikes with tidal predictions, surf forecasts, and essential contact information.
- River gauge monitoring
- Weather forecasts and advisories
- Water quality advisories
- Road work information
- Tidal predictions
- Surf conditions
- Local recommendations
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This app was crafted with aloha to help navigate travel to and from Hanalei with ease using real-time and historical data, all in one place. - Hanalei and North Shore River Gauge Monitoring: Stay updated with real-time river level information for safe travel and hiking. - Flood visualization: Learn and understand how the flood on interactive surface - Weather Forecast: Obtain timely forecast from the National Weather Service to ensure safe and informed travel planning. - Weather Advisories: Receive immediate National Weather Service updates to plan your journey accordingly. - Water Quality Advisories: Get real-time updates on water quality to ensure safe swimming, surfing, paddling and other water activities. - Kauai Road Work Information: Get the latest updates on road conditions and construction work to avoid delays. - Hanalei Bay: Up-to-date tidal predictions for Hanalei Bay to plan your visits or activities with the tides in mind. - Hanalei Bay Beach and Surf Conditions: Real-time wave height, wind, and surf forecasts, along with water/air temperature, humidity, UV index, and sunrise/sunset times. - Essential Contacts: Easy access to important phone numbers for assistance and inquiries. - Real-Time and Historical Data: Comprehensive insights combining current data and historical trends for informed decision-making. - DNLR Updates: Receive real-time DNLR State Park updates on park closures, permits, and conservation efforts for safe Kauai planning. - Locals Tab: Explore Kaua‘i’s North Shore with the Locals tab, showcasing local eats, nonprofits, cultural events, and outdoor adventures. - App and Widget support.
Flood Check
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Flood Check is an exploratory app for viewing environmental conditions on the windward side of Oahu. The app brings together real time stream levels, rainfall data, tide conditions, and weather forecasts in simple charts and maps so users can explore how water conditions change over time. This app was developed as part of a research effort to make environmental data easier to access and understand.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Flood Check at 15.1 against Hanalei's 17.0. 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.
| Parameter | Hanalei | Flood Check |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (216 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 216 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Zoltan Horvath | University of Hawaii |
In-app purchases
Hanalei
No in-app purchases
Flood Check
No in-app purchases
