Best River Map Water Apps

183+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated May 2026

Out of 183+ river map water apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for River Map Water

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
#51in 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  • 🐛 Occasional inaccurate or outdated information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
Paddle Ways - Lets Go Paddling#2

Paddle Ways - Lets Go Paddling by onwater llc

River & Lake Maps & Conditions
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.3😐(1.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#42in Navigation
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great resource for finding new paddling locations
  • 👍 Useful information on boat ramps and access points
  • 💡 Potential for detailed river mapping and navigation
  • 🚀 Helpful for planning logistics and trip details

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Incomplete or inaccurate data for many regions
  • 💰 Free version too limited, premium subscription required
  • 🔒 Issues with account deletion and location tracking
Rivercast - Levels & Forecasts#3

Rivercast - Levels & Forecasts by Juggernaut Technology, Inc.

River Data and Flood Alerts
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(11K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#77in 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

More River Map Water apps to explore

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Fishing Points: Map & Forecast
Fishing Points: Map & Forecast
Fishing Points: Map & Forecast
Find Best Tides Times to Fish
Free

This app helps anglers find the best times and locations to fish by providing detailed forecasts for tides, moon phases, weather, and marine conditions. It offers interactive maps to discover and save fishing spots, track routes, and access offline nautical charts, along with a catch logbook and fishing regulations.

Fishing forecasts (tides, moon, weather, solunar)Detailed fishing maps (satellite, nautical, lake depth)Save and discover fishing spots and routes
⚽ Sports
(30K)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
6
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
7
Aqua Map Boating
Aqua Map Boating
Aqua Map Boating
Marine navigation and fishing
Free

This app provides official, weekly updated nautical charts for marine navigation. It allows for offline map downloads, GPS track recording, and integration with onboard instruments. Enhance your boating safety and experience with advanced features like weather forecasts and AIS collision detection.

Official NOAA nautical chartsOffline map downloadsGPS track recording
🗺️ Navigation
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
9
onX Fish: Midwest Fishing Maps
onX Fish: Midwest Fishing Maps
onX Fish: Midwest Fishing Maps
Ice Fishing Spots & Weather
Free

Discover new fishing spots with detailed lake data, weather forecasts, and GPS navigation. Plan your next trip with insights on fish species, stocking history, and land ownership. Navigate hands-free and access maps offline.

Lake Finder with species informationDetailed fishing maps and plannerGPS navigation and offline maps
🗺️ Navigation
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Navionics® Boating
Navionics® Boating
Navionics® Boating
Nautical and fishing charts
Free

Access detailed nautical charts and advanced boating features offline on your mobile device. Plan trips with dock-to-dock guidance, check weather and tides, and connect with a community of boaters. Ideal for cruising, fishing, sailing, and diving.

Offline nautical chartsHD bathymetry mapsDock-to-dock route planning
🗺️ Navigation
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases
11
C-MAP: Boating
C-MAP: Boating
C-MAP: Boating
Charts, Planning & Navigation
Free

Access up-to-date nautical charts for global exploration and planning. Save points of interest and routes, record tracks, and view marine weather. Upgrade for offline maps, GPS, and advanced features like shaded relief and AIS.

Free chart viewerAutoroutingPersonal waypoints
🗺️ Navigation
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases
12
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
13
NY Waterway
NY Waterway
NY Waterway
by Bytemark, Inc.
Free

Purchase ferry tickets paper-free and use your phone as your boarding pass. Securely store personal information and payment details for convenient travel across New York Harbor. Access route maps, schedules, and advisories for a seamless journey.

Paper-free ticket purchasingPhone as ticketSecure encrypted transactions
✈️ Travel
(7.9K)
free
14
FloodWatch
FloodWatch
FloodWatch
Real-time river and flood data
Free

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.

Real-time river dataHistorical trends and graphsFavorites list for gauges
☀️ Weather
(228)
free with in-app purchases
15
H20Score - Water Rankings
H20Score - Water Rankings
H20Score - Water Rankings
by Pato Apps LLC
Free

Discover what's in your bottled or tap water with detailed reports and easy-to-understand ratings. Scan barcodes or search by location to compare brands, identify contaminants, and make informed choices for your health.

Scan water bottle barcodesAnalyze tap water quality by cityView detailed water reports (TDS, fluoride, pH)
🍔 Food & Drink
(1.2K)
subscription
16
GaugeStage: Water Levels
GaugeStage: Water Levels
GaugeStage: Water Levels
Real-Time River Gauge Levels
Free

Track real-time water levels for over 12,000 rivers and streams nationwide. Get flood alerts, monitor conditions, and plan boating or fishing trips with confidence. Access NOAA data and an interactive map to find gauges easily.

Real-time water level trackingFlood alerts and warningsInteractive map view
🗺️ Navigation
(6)
freemium
17
Natures GPS.
Natures GPS.
Natures GPS.
by Raval Jayeshkumar
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
18
Open Canal Map UK
Open Canal Map UK
Open Canal Map UK
Navigation for UK boaters
Free

Navigate the UK's waterways with a comprehensive map of canals and rivers. Discover points of interest like locks, services, and commercial amenities. Contribute to the community by adding new locations and keeping the map up-to-date.

UK canal and river mappingPoints of interest (locks, bridges, services)User contributions and updates
✈️ Travel
(10)
free
19
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
20
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