HydraAtlas vs Map Route Recorder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HydraAtlas
This app provides detailed flood risk information for any US location using official FEMA data. It offers real-time updates on stream gauges, weather alerts, and radar, helping users make informed decisions about potential flood hazards.
- FEMA flood zone mapping
- USGS stream gauge readings
- National Weather Service alerts
- Interactive weather radar
- Save monitored locations
- Emergency preparedness info
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The purpose of this app is to help inform users of where flood risk exists. You will be able to pull up official US FEMA Flood zone information and run an analysis for any location in the United States. This app primariliy depends on and uses Open Data from the U.S. Government. Therefore, it's really only applicable in the United States, for now. HydraAtlas is your comprehensive flood monitoring companion. Get real-time data from official sources, including: FEMA flood zones, USGS stream gauges, Rain Gauges, real-time Weather, and National Weather Service alerts. Key Features: Live FEMA flood zone mapping Real-time USGS stream gauge readings National Weather Service weather alerts Interactive weather radar Save important locations for monitoring Emergency preparedness information HydraAtlas combines official government data sources to help you make informed decisions about flood risks in your area. Perfect for homeowners, travelers, and anyone who needs reliable flood information. Data sources: FEMA, USGS, National Weather Service
Map Route Recorder
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This is a utility app where one can record map route and save for reference. The App can be user as land survey . Map route are saved with date , time and distance covered. Saved map route start and end point can be navigated with direction using map. All data are saved locally to user device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HydraAtlas at every 4 days against Map Route Recorder's monthly. 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.
HydraAtlas ships an update every 4 days, Map Route Recorder monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HydraAtlas | Map Route Recorder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kevin Bullock | A Almulla |
In-app purchases
HydraAtlas
No in-app purchases
Map Route Recorder
No in-app purchases
Questions
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