# Wavve Boating vs Float LKN

The clearest difference is price: Wavve Boating at Free against Float LKN's $2.99. Wavve Boating also leads on ratings volume (6.5K vs 9) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Wavve Boating is free to download; Float LKN costs $2.99 up front. Wavve Boating sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Float LKN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wavve Boating holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wavve Boating has 6.5K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Wavve Boating's written reviews are positive against 57% of Float LKN's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Wavve Boating ships an update weekly, Float LKN every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wavve Boating | Float LKN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavve-boating-gps-map-chart/id1241140495/reviews)** | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-lkn/id6503627248/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.5K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 51.3% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | #20 |
| Size | 201 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wavve Boating INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241140494) | [Jason Sanford](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441148871) |

## What reviewers say

### Wavve Boating

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavve-boating-gps-map-chart/id1241140495)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Navigation, #87 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate waterways with detailed nautical charts, tide predictions, and weather forecasts. Connect with a community of boaters to share points of interest and track friends on the water. Enjoy simplified GPS navigation tailored to your boat's draft.

**Highlights:** Simple GPS navigation, Customizable nautical charts, Community points of interest, Tide predictions, 7-day weather forecasts, Friend tracking (Fleets)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription (No Data) | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Best Value - Wavve Boating | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription (No Data) | $69.99 | per year |
| Best Value - Wavve Boating | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate navigation
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Helpful features like weather and wave data
- 🚢 Great for new and experienced boaters
- 🤝 Good customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate depth charts
- 🚫 Limited coverage for certain areas
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Forced to sign up before trying
- 🤯 Confusing login/account issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing depth data
- Logged out unexpectedly, unable to log back in
- Subscription charges despite cancellation

**Requested features**

- Add more inland lake and river coverage
- Improve auto-routing capabilities
- Allow editing of saved routes
- Integrate with more boat displays
- Add social features to share trips with friends


### Float LKN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-lkn/id6503627248)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate Lake Norman with this boating app. Discover marinas, boat launches, and restaurants, and save your favorite spots. Customize your map views and access real-time lake information.

**Highlights:** Navigate Lake Norman, Discover marinas and restaurants, Save favorite spots, Create custom places, Real-time lake news and weather, Customizable map styles, Map overlays for fuel docks and launches

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Float+ Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Float+ Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wavve Boating free?

Wavve Boating is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Float LKN free?

Float LKN costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wavve Boating or Float LKN?

Wavve Boating is rated higher. Wavve Boating averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while Float LKN averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do Wavve Boating or Float LKN have ads?

Neither Wavve Boating nor Float LKN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wavve Boating or Float LKN?

Wavve Boating ships an update weekly, and Float LKN every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wavve Boating was updated on September 25, 2026 and Float LKN on September 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Wavve Boating or Float LKN?

Wavve Boating currently peaks at #14 in the App Store charts, and Float LKN at #20. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*