Comparison

Arkansas Environment vs HydraAtlas

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

Head to head
About

Arkansas Environment

Features
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This is the official mobile app for the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, Division of Environmental Quality (AR DEQ). AR DEQ’s mission is to protect, enhance, and restore the natural environment for the well-being of all Arkansans. Reports from citizens are vital for effective enforcement of Arkansas's environmental laws. You can report anything that you think is polluting air, land, or water. When in doubt, contact us. The Pollution Complaint feature on AR DEQ's mobile app allows users anywhere in the state to report environmental hazards directly from some smart phones. AR DEQ oversees efforts to properly handle and dispose of waste tires, preferably through recycling. Our Tire Disposal feature promotes proper disposal by locating authorized facilities and providing contact information for them. AR DEQ wants to hear from you. Not only do we want to know of pollution complaints, but we would welcome your general feedback. The Contact Information allows Arkansans to contact us for information about our agency’s programs and send general feedback. Check out these features: Pollution Complaints The Pollution Complaints feature allows Arkansans to report environmental hazards in real time. Tire Recycling and Disposal The Tire Recycling and Disposal feature helps Arkansans properly dispose of used tires by finding nearby waste-tire collection centers and disposal sites. This feature also: Enables tire dealers, scrap-tire generators, and commercial scrap-tire transporters to locate authorized facilities where they can transport waste tires for recycling or disposal. Provides contact information for all authorized facilities so that Arkansans can ask questions. Reduces travel distances and costs by finding the closest collection centers and disposal sites. When your device is connected, the content is updated automatically so you always have the most up-to-date information. Contact Information The Contact Information feature provides the following phone numbers and email addresses at E&E: E&E Main Emergency Response Director’s Office Office of Operations and Outreach Office of Law and Policy Communications Office of Land Resources Office of Water Quality Office of Air Quality Air Quality Forecast AR DEQ takes continuous readings at various locations throughout Arkansas. The numbers that are retrieved from the readings are then converted to the Air Quality Index (AQI) which allows pollutant levels to be compared to their health standards and to be assigned a rating - "good", "moderate", or "unhealthy."

About

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.

Highlights
  • FEMA flood zone mapping
  • USGS stream gauge readings
  • National Weather Service alerts
  • Interactive weather radar
  • Save monitored locations
  • Emergency preparedness info
Features
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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

Screenshots

Arkansas Environment4 screens
HydraAtlas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HydraAtlas at every 4 days against Arkansas Environment's every 3 months. Arkansas Environment's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). 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

Arkansas Environment ships an update every 3 months, HydraAtlas every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Arkansas Environment versus HydraAtlas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArkansas EnvironmentHydraAtlas
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArkansas Department of Energy and EnvironmentKevin Bullock

In-app purchases

None

Arkansas Environment

No in-app purchases

None

HydraAtlas

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arkansas Environment free?
Arkansas Environment is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HydraAtlas free?
HydraAtlas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arkansas Environment or HydraAtlas have ads?
Neither Arkansas Environment nor HydraAtlas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arkansas Environment or HydraAtlas?
Arkansas Environment ships an update every 3 months, and HydraAtlas every 4 days. Most recently, Arkansas Environment was updated on November 6, 2026 and HydraAtlas on October 30, 2026.

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