# Savvy Navvy vs Float Murray

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Float Murray at 100% against Savvy Navvy's 53%. Float Murray also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Savvy Navvy's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (8.3K vs 4). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Savvy Navvy is free to download; Float Murray costs $2.99 up front. Savvy Navvy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $99.00 per year and Float Murray sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Float Murray holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Savvy Navvy has 8.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Savvy Navvy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Float Murray's.

Savvy Navvy ships an update weekly, Float Murray every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Savvy Navvy | Float Murray |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savvy-navvy-boat-navigation/id1479182650/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-murray/id6739073703/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | #96 |
| Size | 155 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [savvy navvy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1305055457) | [Jason Sanford](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441148871) |

## What reviewers say

### Savvy Navvy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savvy-navvy-boat-navigation/id1479182650)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Grossing · Navigation, #140 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides comprehensive marine navigation, integrating charts, weather, tides, and GPS tracking. It simplifies route planning and offers real-time safety data to ensure confident and enjoyable time on the water for various boating activities.

**Highlights:** Clutter-free nautical charts, Smart route planning with weather and tide integration, Real-time GPS tracking, Departure scheduler, AIS data for vessel tracking, Marine weather forecasts, Tide and current information, Marina and anchorage finder

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $99.00 | per year |
| Premium | $99.00 | per year |
| Premium (US-only charts) | $99.00 | per year |
| Premium | $99.00 | per year |
| Premium (US-only charts) | $129.00 | per year |
| Premium (US-only charts) | $129.00 | per year |
| Elite (with Denmark) | $129.00 | per year |
| Premium Plus (global charts) | $129.00 | per year |
| Premium Plus (global charts) | $169.00 | per year |
| Premium Plus (global charts) | $169.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for navigation
- 🌊 Accurate charts and data
- 💡 Useful features like weather and tide info
- 👍 Great for planning routes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🗺️ Missing chart data for some areas
- 🤔 Confusing to set up
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or becomes unresponsive
- Inaccurate weather and tide information
- Issues with syncing data across devices
- Problems with downloading charts and maps

**Requested features**

- Add more chart coverage for different regions
- Improve route planning and navigation features
- Allow offline use without internet connection
- Integrate with other boating apps and devices
- Provide more customization options


### Float Murray

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-murray/id6739073703)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app helps boaters navigate Lake Murray by providing detailed maps, points of interest, and real-time location sharing. Save favorite spots, record tracks, and access lake news and weather forecasts.

**Highlights:** Navigate marinas, boat launches, and restaurants, Save and share favorite spots, Record and save boat tracks, Share real-time location, 3D map mode with terrain and depth, View lake news, water level, and weather

**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 Savvy Navvy free?

Savvy Navvy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Float Murray free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Savvy Navvy or Float Murray?

Float Murray is rated higher. Savvy Navvy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Float Murray averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Savvy Navvy or Float Murray have ads?

Neither Savvy Navvy nor Float Murray shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Savvy Navvy or Float Murray?

Savvy Navvy ships an update weekly, and Float Murray every 6 weeks. Most recently, Savvy Navvy was updated on October 18, 2026 and Float Murray on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Savvy Navvy or Float Murray?

Savvy Navvy currently peaks at #39 in the App Store charts, and Float Murray at #96. 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.*