RiverAware vs FYIVT Weather
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
FYIVT Weather
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FYIVT is an independent Vermont news operation with the most honest weather forecast in the state. Radar with a 60-minute futurecast. Forecasts that publish their own report card— including when we get it wrong. Region-scoped severe alerts so Bennington isn't woken up for a storm in the Kingdom. No account. No tracking. No ads. Storm Watch offline detection is included and labeled experimental — it's a second opinion, not your only warning.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FYIVT Weather at none against RiverAware's 2. RiverAware's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. RiverAware sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FYIVT Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | RiverAware | FYIVT Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Transcend Engineering and Technology, LLC | DAVID L SOULIA |
In-app purchases
RiverAware
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Annual$19.991 Year
FYIVT Weather
No in-app purchases
