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Best River Data Apps

180+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated May 2026

The best river data apps on iPhone average 4.5★ across 180+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated May 2026.

Top Picks for River Data

RiverApp - River levels#1

RiverApp - River levels by Florian Bessiere

Real-time river conditions
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.8😊(4.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#46in Weather
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Access real-time water levels, flows, and temperatures for rivers worldwide. Ideal for sports enthusiasts and professionals, it offers detailed maps, navigability information, and customizable alerts for over 40,000 hydrometric stations.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🗺️ Comprehensive coverage of rivers
  • 📊 Useful data and visualizations
  • 🔔 Helpful alerts and notifications

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional inaccurate or outdated information
  • 🔍 Missing some important river gauges
  • 💬 Lack of communication from developers
Rivercast - Levels & Forecasts#2

Rivercast - Levels & Forecasts by Juggernaut Technology, Inc.

River Data and Flood Alerts
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(11K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#91in Weather
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Monitor river levels, flow rates, and flood warnings with real-time data and forecasts. Get custom alerts for your favorite waterways and visualize trends with interactive graphs. Essential for anyone living, working, or recreating near water.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 👍 Easy to navigate
  • 👍 Helpful for monitoring river levels
  • 👍 Useful for fishing and boating

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Data not always up-to-date
  • 🔒 Paid subscription required for full functionality
  • 🔒 Can't view more than 30 hours of data without premium
River Levels & Flows#3

River Levels & Flows by LW Brands, LLC

USGS River Levels & Flows
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.6😐(2.6K ratings)
$2.99
#15in Weather
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Access real-time USGS and AHPS river level and flow data. Receive push notifications for flood status and view weather prediction charts for significant river flood outlooks and precipitation forecasts.

What We Love

  • 👍 Landscape mode for iPads
  • 🚀 Excellent customer support
  • 📊 Impressive data visualization
  • 🔍 Useful for monitoring river levels

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Limited gauge coverage
  • 🔢 Lack of customization options
  • 📊 Inaccurate or outdated data

More River Data apps to explore

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GaugeWatcher
GaugeWatcher
GaugeWatcher
River gauge flow data
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF

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.

Real-time river flow dataDiscover nearby gaugesCheck flow rates
🔧 Utilities
(3)
free
5
River Reports
River Reports
River Reports
Real-time river flows
Free

Access real-time and historical river flow data for hundreds of locations in the American West. This app simplifies finding crucial information for outdoor activities like float trips or checking local creek conditions, consolidating data from various government sources.

Real-time river flowsHistorical river flow dataWeather conditions
☀️ Weather
(13)
free
6
Rivers.run - River Levels
Rivers.run - River Levels
Rivers.run - River Levels
River info at your fingertips
Free

Access real-time river data including water levels, temperature, and skill level estimates. Discover nearby rivers using GPS, search by various criteria, and utilize interactive maps for navigation. Includes weather overlays for rain tracking.

Water levels and temperatureCrowdsourced skill level estimatesGPS river discovery
☀️ Weather
(25)
free
7
Blue Liner Flows
Blue Liner Flows
Blue Liner Flows
USGS River Flow Information
Free

Access detailed USGS and NOAA river flow data, including discharge, temperature, and gauge height. Explore rivers with an interactive map, set custom tags for organization, and receive alerts for condition changes. Plan your outdoor activities with integrated weather forecasts.

River flow data (discharge, temperature, pH)Interactive map with directionsCustomizable stream tagging
☀️ Weather
(39)
free with in-app purchases
8
RiverAware
RiverAware
RiverAware
Monitor River Levels & Floods
Free

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 dataInteractive map with color-coded pinsUp to 3 months of water-level history
☀️ Weather
(8)
freemium
9
TroutRoutes: Fly Fishing App
TroutRoutes: Fly Fishing App
TroutRoutes: Fly Fishing App
Trout Maps, GPS, Public Access
Free

This app provides interactive GPS maps for over 50,000 trout streams across the US. Discover fishing spots, navigate public access points, and view real-time stream conditions. Plan your next fly fishing adventure with detailed maps and custom markups.

Interactive GPS fishing maps50,000+ trout streams mapped280,000+ public access points
🗺️ Navigation
(3.8K)
free with in-app purchases
10
onWater: Fishing Spots Map
onWater: Fishing Spots Map
onWater: Fishing Spots Map
Fish finder Forecast Reports
Free

Discover new fishing locations, track water conditions, and log your trips to improve your angling success. This app provides tools for planning and enhancing every fishing expedition, from finding access points to understanding species habitats.

Discover fishing locationsTrack water conditions and forecastsLog fishing trips and successes
🗺️ Navigation
(2.5K)
free with in-app purchases
11
FloodNotice
FloodNotice
FloodNotice
Stream, River, & Flood Levels
Free

Access real-time streamflow, river levels, and flood forecasts from over 6,000 locations across the U.S. Save your favorite streamgages for quick access to critical waterbody information.

Real-time streamflow observationsRiver level monitoringFlood condition alerts
☀️ Weather
(9)
free
12
Paddle Ways - Lets Go Paddling
Paddle Ways - Lets Go Paddling
Paddle Ways - Lets Go Paddling
River & Lake Maps & Conditions
Free

Discover and plan paddling adventures with detailed maps, real-time conditions, and route information. Find launch points, campsites, and weather forecasts to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip on rivers and lakes.

Nationwide mapped rivers and lakesPublic access points and boat rampsThousands of paddling routes
🗺️ Navigation
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
13
River Stages-USA
River Stages-USA
River Stages-USA
Water level for flood alerts
Free
$2.99 | 100% OFF

Access real-time water level data from over 10,000 river gauges across the USA. View stream flow, temperature, and precipitation maps. Get flood alerts and forecasts for informed decision-making.

10,000+ US river gaugesStage and stream flow dataWater temperature and pH (USGS)
☀️ Weather
(7)
paid
14
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
Lake Maps & Fishing Spots
Free

Navigate waterways with detailed marine charts and GPS. Features include route planning, voice-guided navigation, tide and current predictions, and track recording. Offers extensive map coverage for various regions and inland rivers.

Detailed vector marine chartsRoute planning and editingVoice-guided navigation
🗺️ Navigation
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
15
HydroData
HydroData
HydroData
HydroData Field Collection
Free

This app enables field data collection with map integration to pinpoint features and track your location. It supports gathering field reports, well water levels, and dam inspection data, syncing it all to the cloud when convenient.

Field data collectionMap-based feature selectionLocation tracking
🔧 Utilities
(5)
free
16
Riffle: River Gauges & Weather
Riffle: River Gauges & Weather
Riffle: River Gauges & Weather
River Gauges & Weather
Free

Access real-time water and weather data from over 28,000 river gauges. Visualize historical trends, track flood stages, and get current conditions. Premium features include predictive flow and extended forecasts.

Real-time river gauge dataWater flow, height, and clarityInteractive historical graphs
☀️ Weather
(9)
freemium
17
RiverTrax
RiverTrax
RiverTrax
Live River Conditions & Alerts
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
18
WWF Free Rivers
WWF Free Rivers
WWF Free Rivers
Experience the power of rivers
Free

Explore the vital role of rivers in ecosystems and human life through an interactive augmented reality experience. Manipulate river flows to understand the impact of dams and sustainable development, while collecting stories of the people and wildlife that depend on them.

Interactive augmented reality river modelSimulate damming and sustainable developmentExplore five distinct real-world habitats
📚 Education
(151)
free
19
Georgia River Guide
Georgia River Guide
Georgia River Guide
Paddle Georgia’s Water Trails
Free

Explore Georgia's waterways with detailed information on over 40 water trails. Get live safety data, access points, river conditions, and points of interest for your next paddling adventure. Plan your trip with confidence and learn about river conservation.

Live safety data (water levels, temp, pH)Public access points and mileageRiver conditions and runnable levels
💪 Health & Fitness
(17)
free
20
Hanalei River
Hanalei River
Hanalei River
by ONOSOL LLC
$0.99

Monitor river gauge heights and road conditions on Kaua'i during heavy rains. Access real-time data from USGS river gauges and view traffic camera feeds to check road accessibility. Future updates will include push notifications for rising river levels.

USGS river gauge height monitoringHanalei Initiative road camera accessAll Kaua'i river gauge data
☀️ Weather
(22)
paid

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