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KnowWake

KnowWake

Friendly Waterway Navigation

250 ratings
103 reviews
✈️ Travel
🗺️ Navigation
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 20, 2013
  • September 25, 2023

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Developer

Application Generation, Inc
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About

This marine navigation platform offers detailed waterway information for numerous global locations. Discover waterfront destinations, access real-time community reports on hazards and marine life, and utilize advanced navigation features for a safer and more informed boating experience.

✓Waterfront destinations
✓Real-time waterway reports
✓Wake zone indicators
✓Marine weather forecasts
✓Anchor alarm
✓Location sharing
✓Offline mode
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of KnowWake. Based on 250 reviews and a 4.1/5 average, it highlights the 10 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this Navigation app.

Positive things

  • 🗺️Comprehensive wake zone and speed restriction information
  • 👍User-friendly and intuitive interface
  • 🆓Free app with valuable features
  • 📍Accurate location data for marinas, restaurants, and fuel docks
  • 🚤Essential tool for boaters and water sports enthusiasts
  • 📡Real-time location tracking and route planning
  • 🌍Works across multiple regions (Florida, Alaska, coastal areas)
  • 🔄Frequently updated with current information
  • ⚡Fast response to location changes
  • 💬Responsive customer service (mentioned in some reviews)

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • ⏱️App becomes unstable after 30 seconds of use
  • 🔌Constant stability problems across multiple iOS versions
  • ❌Routing functionality frequently fails
  • 🗺️Limited coverage for certain regions (Great Lakes, some Florida lakes)
  • 🎯Non-intuitive icon system requiring trial and error
  • 📵Login and registration issues
  • 🔧Incomplete features with 'coming soon' placeholders
  • 💔Poor customer support responsiveness
  • 🐛Depth chart feature returns errors
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What's New in KnowWake

5.4

September 25, 2023

Minor updates and fixes to features, functions and tools. Thank you to everyone keeping the chart updated and connect anytime: info@knowwake.com

User reviews

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Good

Cool app. Works great!
lionking345lionking345

App Freezes Constantly

This app freezes within seconds of launch on iPhone. The app is basically unusable.
BeantownWillyBeantownWilly

Seems like a cool app. Haven’t tried it out yet

This seems like a cool app but why hasn’t it been updated in 2 years. Some of the similar competitors update their marine boating apps more frequently and they might be more advanced but they are not completely free like this app. Those other apps such as Argo rank higher in terms of the reviews. This app is 4.1 out of 5 stars and Argo is 4.9 out of 5 stars and then other apps such as Wavve boating is 4.7 and Savvy Navvy is also 4.7 out of 5 stars but none of those apps are completely free which I don’t like. You can get some features for free but some are not. Why would I pay for them when I can use this app (if it’s better) Now respectfully it might not be because the reviews are higher on the other apps when you view them on the App Store.
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Robbiea42Robbiea42

App crashes often

I love the concept of this app and want to use it more. But, the app randomly crashes without a recognizable pattern other than using it.
CakeroydCakeroyd

Great app, but room for improvement

I can’t figure out how to see depths. Does it only show in the exact spot you’re in? If so, how do you plan what route to take?
Pfeif11Pfeif11
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

14 issues

App crashes immediately upon opening

Bug

App freezes after 30 seconds of use

Bug

Login/registration fails or times out indefinitely

Bug

Routing returns error messages and crashes

Bug

Tapping on location icons does nothing or crashes app

Bug

Filtering options don't work (removed items still appear)

Bug

Depth chart feature returns 'error tap on water area' message

Bug

Freshwater/saltwater detection incorrect

Bug

NOAA overlay charts work once then fail

Bug

Vessel picture change causes symbol display issues

Bug

Buoy recognition inconsistent (only recognizes one random buoy)

Bug

Contact form CAPTCHA rejects valid input

Bug

App won't load or appear in app list after download

Bug

Force closing and random shutdowns

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Requested Features

12 requests

Improved stability and crash prevention

Feature

Course-up/heading-up map orientation option

Feature

Depth layer integration for navigation safety

Feature

NOAA raster charts availability

Feature

Better routing algorithm with estimated time and distance

Feature

Ability to save multiple vessel profiles

Feature

Layer on/off toggle functionality

Feature

Bridge information with contact details and height specifications

Feature

Water amenities for canal boaters (water points, Elsan disposal, pump out sites)

Feature

Improved filtering system that actually works

Feature

Better icon explanations or legend

Feature

Expanded lake coverage in central Florida and other regions

Feature

FAQ

What does KnowWake do?

KnowWake is a free marine navigation platform that provides detailed information on waterfront destinations and real-time waterway reports from the community. It helps boaters find points of interest like restaurants, marinas, and fuel docks, and stay informed about hazards and other important information on the water.

What are the key features of KnowWake?

Key features include a vast database of verified waterfront destinations, real-time waterway reports, simplified wake zone indicators, a marine weather suite, an anchor alarm, location sharing, vessel tracks, offline mode, and augmented reality views of points of interest.

Is KnowWake free to use?

Yes, KnowWake is a free marine navigation platform. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating it is entirely free for users.

What regions does KnowWake cover?

KnowWake covers waterfront destinations in the United States, Canada, Caribbean, Mexico, South Africa, United Kingdom, parts of Europe, the Arabian Peninsula, and now all of Australia and New Zealand.

How can KnowWake help with safety on the water?

KnowWake enhances safety with features like an SOS button, safety checklists, a float plan generator, and the virtual dive flag to alert other vessels of swimmers. Real-time waterway reports also help users avoid hazards.