Best River Data Lite Apps

190+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated May 2026

Looking for free river data lite apps? 17 of our 190+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top River Data Lite Apps (May 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1FloodWatchFloodWatchFree4.7★ (280)YesYesSep 2026
2Rivercast: River Levels USARivercast: River Levels USAFree4.7★ (11K)YesYesSep 2026
3GaugeWatcherGaugeWatcherFree was $0.995.0★ (3)NoNoSep 2026
4RiverApp - River levelsRiverApp - River levelsFree4.8★ (5K)NoYesSep 2026
5Blue Liner FlowsBlue Liner FlowsFree4.7★ (39)NoYesSep 2026
6River ReportsRiver ReportsFree4.4★ (13)NoNoMay 2026
7River Levels & FlowsRiver Levels & Flows$2.994.6★ (2.6K)NoNoSep 2026
8Riffle: River Gauges & WeatherRiffle: River Gauges & WeatherFree4.2★ (11)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for River Data Lite

FloodWatch#1

FloodWatch by Brian Deshong

Real-time river and flood data
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.7(280 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Monitor real-time river and flood data across the United States. Track river height, discharge, precipitation, and water temperature with data from USGS and NWS. Ideal for property owners, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone needing flood awareness.

Rivercast: River Levels USA#2

Rivercast: River Levels USA by Juggernaut Technology, Inc.

NOAA Forecasts & Flood Alerts
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(11K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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
  • 👍 Accurate and up-to-date information
  • 👍 Necessary for those living near rivers
  • 👍 Excellent customer support

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
  • 🔒 Have to pay for each device
  • 🔒 Charging for free data available elsewhere

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FAQ about River Data Lite

What are the best river data lite apps for iPhone?
FloodWatch tops our river data lite apps ranking as of May 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 280 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top river data lite apps we rank are free to download, including FloodWatch and Rivercast: River Levels USA.
FloodWatch shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of May 2026.
We track 190+ river data lite apps on the iOS App Store as of May 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
FloodWatch provides real-time data on river and stream conditions across the United States. It allows users to monitor river height, discharge, precipitation, and water temperature, drawing information from the US Geological Survey (USGS) and National Weather Service (NWS).
Key features include real-time river data from thousands of USGS gauges, historical trends and graphs to visualize changes over time, a favorites list for quick access to important gauges, nationwide coverage with flood-stage information, flood awareness alerts, and checks on water conditions for recreational activities.