Comparison

GaugeWatcher vs TowLoadCheck

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GaugeWatcher

Access real-time river flow data without needing an account or encountering advertisements. Discover nearby gauges, monitor flow rates, and save your preferred locations for quick access.

Highlights
  • Real-time river flow data
  • Discover nearby gauges
  • Check flow rates
  • Bookmark favorite gauges
  • No signup required
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Simple river flow data. No signup required. No ads. No fluff. Find nearby gauges, check flow rates, bookmark favorites. That's it.

About

TowLoadCheck

Features
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Your tow rating is only one limit. TowLoadCheck shows which rating your real setup will reach first. Enter the ratings from your truck, trailer and hitch, then add today's passengers, cargo, gear and water. TowLoadCheck checks: • Vehicle payload • Trailer GVWR • Maximum trailer rating • Tongue weight • GCWR • Receiver and hitch limits See how much capacity remains, which rating is closest to its limit, and exactly where your setup exceeds an entered rating. TRY WHAT-IF SCENARIOS Add or remove vehicle weight, trailer weight or change estimated tongue weight to see the effect instantly. SAVE YOUR SETUPS Save your vehicles and trailers once, then quickly check today's load whenever you're ready to tow. SIMPLE BY DESIGN • Works offline • No account • No ads • No subscription • US and metric units • Your saved vehicle and trailer information stays on your device TowLoadCheck compares the weights and ratings you enter. It does not determine whether a vehicle/trailer combination is safe to operate. Always follow vehicle, trailer, hitch, tire and equipment manufacturer ratings and instructions.

Screenshots

GaugeWatcher4 screens
TowLoadCheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GaugeWatcher at weekly against TowLoadCheck's every 3 weeks. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GaugeWatcher ships an update weekly, TowLoadCheck every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GaugeWatcher versus TowLoadCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGaugeWatcherTowLoadCheck
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew AlthageTimothy Johnson

In-app purchases

None

GaugeWatcher

No in-app purchases

None

TowLoadCheck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GaugeWatcher free?
GaugeWatcher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TowLoadCheck free?
TowLoadCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GaugeWatcher or TowLoadCheck have ads?
Neither GaugeWatcher nor TowLoadCheck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GaugeWatcher or TowLoadCheck?
GaugeWatcher ships an update weekly, and TowLoadCheck every 3 weeks. Most recently, GaugeWatcher was updated on October 1, 2026 and TowLoadCheck on October 10, 2026.

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