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Best River Flows Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good river flows apps. We benchmark 246+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top River Flows Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1RiverApp - River levelsRiverApp - River levelsFree4.8★ (5K)NoYesAug 2026
2Rivercast: River Levels USARivercast: River Levels USAFree4.7★ (11K)YesYesAug 2026
3RiverFlowsRiverFlowsFree—NoYesAug 2026
4River Levels & FlowsRiver Levels & Flows$2.994.6★ (2.6K)NoNoAug 2026
5Rivers.run - River LevelsRivers.run - River LevelsFree4.4★ (28)NoNoAug 2026
6Blue Liner FlowsBlue Liner FlowsFree4.7★ (39)NoYesJul 2026
7River ReportsRiver ReportsFree4.4★ (13)NoNoMay 2026
8River FlowsRiver FlowsFree3.4★ (5)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for River Flows

RiverApp - River levels#1

RiverApp - River levels by Florian Bessiere

Real-time river conditions
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.8😊(5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#64in 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  • 🐛 Occasional inaccurate or outdated information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: 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

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

More River Flows apps to explore

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River Levels & Flows
River Levels & Flows
River Levels & Flows
USGS River Levels & Flows
$2.99

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.

USGS/AHPS river levels and flowsFlood status push notificationsWeather Prediction Center charts
☀️ Weather
(2.6K)
free
5
Rivers.run - River Levels
Rivers.run - River Levels
Rivers.run - River Levels
River Levels, Maps & Forecasts
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
(28)
free
6
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
7
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
8
River Flows
River Flows
River Flows
by Bluebridge Churches LLC
Free

Connect with the River of Life community. Engage in discussions, share updates, and stay informed about church events and activities. A dedicated space for members to foster relationships and spiritual growth.

Connect with communityEngage in discussionsShare updates
🌟 Lifestyle
(5)
free
9
Local River Flows
Local River Flows
Local River Flows
River Conditions - US Only
$1.99

Access real-time river flow and depth data from USGS stream gauges across the US. View 7-day trends to understand recent river behavior, conditions, and upstream releases. Always prioritize personal safety and environmental awareness.

USGS stream gauge dataCurrent flow and depth7-day trend view
🌟 Lifestyle
(4)
paid
10
River Runner: Whitewater Flows
River Runner: Whitewater Flows
River Runner: Whitewater Flows
Kayak, Raft & Paddle Levels
Free

This app provides real-time river flow data and forecasts for whitewater enthusiasts. It displays a live map of river conditions, including CFS, runnable ranges, and weather, helping users find and plan their next paddling adventure.

Live streamflow heatmapReal-time CFS and conditions scoreHourly weather forecast for put-in
⚽ Sports
(1)
freemium
11
Riverio: River Levels & Flow
Riverio: River Levels & Flow
Riverio: River Levels & Flow
Live gauge, flood & fishing
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
12
PeakFlows: River Levels
PeakFlows: River Levels
PeakFlows: River Levels
Live River Levels & Forecasts
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
13
BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides
BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides
BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides
24/7 Boat Towing & Insurance
Free

This app provides 24/7 towing assistance for boaters, along with detailed weather and tide forecasts. It also helps users find discounts at marine businesses and manage their membership and insurance policies.

24/7 towing assistanceBoating forecasts (weather & tides)Small craft advisories
☀️ Weather
(58K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Flow Now-River Levels Widget
Flow Now-River Levels Widget
Flow Now-River Levels Widget
USGS river gauge CFS widget
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF
☀️ Weather
(0)
15
American River Rentals
American River Rentals
American River Rentals
by USA Web Development, LLC
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
16
FlowRate
FlowRate
FlowRate
River flow for adventurers
$0.99

This app provides real-time river conditions and forecasts for New Zealand adventurers. Plan your whitewater kayaking, rafting, fishing, or jetboating trips with confidence using live data on river levels, rainfall, and dam releases.

Interactive map of NZ riversLive river flow rates24-hour flow rate change tracking
⚽ Sports
(0)
paid
17
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
18
River Rat
River Rat
River Rat
Know the river before you go
Free
$4.99 | 100% OFF
⚽ Sports
(0)
19
Flow Alert
Flow Alert
Flow Alert
by Shaina Schwartzel
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
20
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
(11)
freemium

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FAQ about River Flows

What are the best river flows apps for iPhone?
RiverApp - River levels tops our river flows apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 5K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top river flows apps we rank are free to download, including RiverApp - River levels and Rivercast: River Levels USA.
RiverApp - River levels has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 246+ river flows apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
RiverApp provides real-time data on water levels, river flows, and water temperatures for over 40,000 hydrometric stations globally. It also offers detailed maps of stations and whitewater sections, navigability information for courses, and allows users to report hazards.
RiverApp Premium offers historical data for water levels and flows going back several years, flow or water level forecasts at select stations, and the ability to display and compare satellite images from multiple providers on maps.

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