# RiverApp - River levels

> The most used App for checking river levels in the USA and the world

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.android.riverapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.android.riverapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `de.android.riverapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Florian Bessière
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 541,510
- **Rating:** 4.81 / 5 (5,675 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-24
- **First published:** 2013-09-19
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 74 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.android.riverapp)
- **Website:** [https://www.riverapp.net](https://www.riverapp.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.riverapp.net/privacy\_policy](https://www.riverapp.net/privacy_policy)

## Description

RiverApp offers quick access to the latest water levels and river flows from over 40,000 hydrometric stations worldwide, including more than 15,000 rivers in the USA and 20 other countries. This app is perfect for river sports enthusiasts like kayakers, canoeists, and fly fishers, as well as professionals involved in hydroelectricity and irrigation. It provides real-time data on water levels, flows, and temperatures along with detailed maps and alerts for personalized monitoring.

For whitewater sports enthusiasts, RiverApp features over 4,000 whitewater courses with navigability information, hazards reporting, and comprehensive mapping of put-in and take-out points. Premium features include historical water data, flow forecasts, and satellite imagery comparisons. Trusted hydrological sources ensure the accuracy of the data, making RiverApp an essential tool for anyone connected to river activities or flood preparedness.

## Rankings

- #96,142 — Overall
- #56 — Weather (Gross)
- #117 — Weather (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `de.android.riverapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise RiverApp for accurate data, ease of use, and access to months of historical readings, making it a go-to tool for anglers and paddlers. The free version is valued, and premium history features are considered a strong plus. Common downsides are incomplete data coverage for some rivers and a basic UI with limited advanced features.

### Pros

- Accurate data across areas
- Easy to use and convenient for planning river trips
- Access to historical data and past readings
- Excellent for anglers and paddlers; go-to app for whitewater
- Premium features are worth it (history and insights)

### Cons

- Incomplete data coverage for some rivers (missing levels/flows)
- Basic UI and limited advanced features

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.android.riverapp)