# BUFF311 vs Water Snapshot

The clearest difference is rating: Water Snapshot at 5.0 against BUFF311's 2.7. Water Snapshot also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). BUFF311's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Water Snapshot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BUFF311 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Water Snapshot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BUFF311 has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BUFF311 ships an update every 9 months, Water Snapshot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BUFF311 | Water Snapshot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buff311/id6480121709/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-snapshot/id6761510156/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 37 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [City of Buffalo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454507606) | [Andy Jordan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890067775) |

## What reviewers say

### BUFF311

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buff311/id6480121709)

Report city issues, request services, and access information for the City of Buffalo. Track the status of your requests and engage with local officials for a better quality of life.

**Highlights:** Report city issues, Request city services, Track service request status, Access city information, Create user accounts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Water Snapshot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-snapshot/id6761510156)

Access real-time river, lake, and reservoir data from trusted USGS sources. Monitor water levels, flow, temperature, and precipitation forecasts. Receive alerts for NWS flood warnings and track historical trends.

**Highlights:** View flow, elevation, and water temperature, Monitor rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, Track historical trends (24hr, 7-day, 30-day), See local weather and forecast precipitation, Receive NWS flood alert notifications, Set custom water condition alerts, Calculate % Full for reservoirs

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Water Snapshot Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BUFF311 free?

BUFF311 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Water Snapshot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BUFF311 or Water Snapshot?

Water Snapshot is rated higher. BUFF311 averages 2.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Water Snapshot averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BUFF311 or Water Snapshot have ads?

Neither BUFF311 nor Water Snapshot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BUFF311 or Water Snapshot?

BUFF311 ships an update every 9 months, and Water Snapshot every 3 weeks. Most recently, BUFF311 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Water Snapshot on October 6, 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.*