# Savvy Navvy vs Float Hartwell

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Float Hartwell at 100% against Savvy Navvy's 53%. Float Hartwell also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Savvy Navvy's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Savvy Navvy is free to download; Float Hartwell costs $2.99 up front. Savvy Navvy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $99.00 per year and Float Hartwell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Float Hartwell holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Savvy Navvy has 8.4K ratings behind it against 3, 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 Hartwell's.

Savvy Navvy ships an update weekly, Float Hartwell every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Savvy Navvy | Float Hartwell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savvy-navvy-boat-navigation/id1479182650/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-hartwell/id6740776564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 153 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:** #45 Top Grossing · Navigation, #122 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

This marine navigation app simplifies charts, weather forecasts, tides, GPS tracking, and route planning for boaters. It offers smart routing, real-time GPS, and AIS data to help users make safer, smarter decisions on the water.

**Highlights:** Clutter-free marine charts, Smart route planning with ETAs, Real-time GPS tracking, Departure scheduler, AIS data for collision avoidance, Marine weather forecasts, Tide and current data, Marina and anchorage information

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| 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 Hartwell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-hartwell/id6740776564)

Navigate Lake Hartwell with this comprehensive boating app. Discover marinas, boat launches, and restaurants, and save your favorite spots. Access real-time lake news, water levels, and weather forecasts.

**Highlights:** Map navigation to points of interest, Save and share favorite locations, Create custom places on the map, Real-time lake news and conditions, Customizable map styles and overlays, Locate yourself instantly on the map

**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 Hartwell free?

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

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

Float Hartwell is rated higher. Savvy Navvy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while Float Hartwell averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither Savvy Navvy nor Float Hartwell shows ads.

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

Savvy Navvy ships an update weekly, and Float Hartwell every 6 weeks. Most recently, Savvy Navvy was updated on November 5, 2026 and Float Hartwell on October 30, 2026.

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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.*