Floaty Finder vs The Knowledge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Floaty Finder
Provides real-time updates on the location and operational status of the Cowes Floating Bridge. Stay informed about whether the bridge is working or not.
- Real-time bridge position
- Operational status updates
- Working/not working indicator
- Cowes Floating Bridge information
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Get real time live information on the position of the Cowes Floating Bridge (and whether it is working or not!).
The Knowledge
Get essential news and perspectives in just five minutes daily. Expert editors curate insightful commentary, useful information, and relevant podcasts from top news sources. Stay informed with fresh viewpoints on important issues in a friendly and accessible format.
- Daily news digest
- Expert editor curation
- Incise comment and useful info
- Curated podcasts
- Fresh perspectives on issues
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Brought to you by the founder of The Week, Jon Connell, The Knowledge cuts through the noise to bring you the news and views that matter to keep you up to speed – in just five minutes a day. Every weekday lunchtime, and at breakfast on the weekend, our team of expert editors distil the most incisive comment, the most useful info, the funniest quotes, and the podcasts you need to know about from all the best news sources. In a busy and cluttered world, we offer fresh perspectives on the issues that matter in a friendly and accessible form – all in one place. Download The Knowledge today to make news manageable or sign up to our free daily newsletter at www.theknowledge.com. If you have any questions, please email: contactus@theknowledge.co.uk Privacy policy: https://www.theknowledge.com/privacy/ Terms of use: https://www.theknowledge.com/terms-conditions/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Floaty Finder at 71% against The Knowledge's 52%. Floaty Finder also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Floaty Finder | The Knowledge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (57 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews — better | 52.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 57 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Wight Hat | dmg media ltd |
Customer experience
Floaty Finder
The Knowledge
Bugs and requests
Floaty Finder
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
The Knowledge
Reported bugs
6 issues- App not updating daily
- Shows same stories multiple times
- App not loading/working
- App insists on account for reading, no create option
- Subscription process not recognized
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- App version mismatch between store and installed
Requested features
6 requests- Less opinions, more facts
- More balance to reporting
- Improve app icon design
- Dark mode option
- Earlier daily updates (before 7 am)
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- Option to create account within the app
In-app purchases
Floaty Finder
No in-app purchases
The Knowledge
No in-app purchases
