Lake Genius vs Float LOZ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lake Genius
This app provides detailed maps and information for major western US lakes, including over 2000 mapped sites like camping, historical locations, and amenities. It offers daily updates on water levels and underwater hazards, along with navigation tools to mark locations, track routes, and estimate travel times.
- 2000+ mapped sites
- Daily water level updates
- Underwater hazard information
- Mark and share locations
- Navigation tracking
- Distance measurement
- Travel time estimation
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Lake Genius is the ultimate app for Lake Powell, Mead, Tahoe, Bear, and other major western US lakes. Over 2000 mapped sites and resources: • National and historical sites • Camping • Anchoring • Swimming • Fishing • Floating Bathrooms • Fuel, Food, and Lodging Current water level and underwater hazards updated daily. Mark and share locations, track navigation, measure distances, and estimate travel time. Get the app today! Free trial! https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Float LOZ
Navigate the Lake of the Ozarks with this comprehensive boating app. Discover marinas, restaurants, and points of interest, save your favorite spots, and stay updated on lake conditions. Customize your map view for optimal navigation.
- Map navigation for Lake of the Ozarks
- Save and share favorite locations
- Create custom places on the map
- Real-time location tracking
- Lake news, water levels, and weather
- Multiple map styles and overlays
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Lake of the Ozark's go-to boating map and lake guide app. Explore Lake of the Ozarks with confidence. Discover marinas, boat launches, waterfront restaurants, fuel docks, hangout spots, and more. Save your favorite places, record your time on the water, and share your adventures with friends and family. Whether you're new to the lake or out every weekend, Float LOZ helps you learn your way around and make the most of your day on the water. Favorites Save marinas, restaurants, boat launches, and other go-to spots for quick access anytime. Places Create your own custom places on the map. Mark quiet coves, surfing areas, fishing spots, sandbars, or favorite hangouts and keep them organized your way. Locate Yourself Instantly Quickly see your location on the lake and orient yourself with ease. Current Stay updated with lake news, water level, water temperature, and weather forecasts. Choose Your Map Style Switch between multiple map styles including standard, satellite, and dark mode views. Map Overlays Toggle overlays for fuel docks, boat launches, markers, and other useful lake information. Float+ Features Tracks Record your day on the water and save your path to revisit later. Live Sessions Share your live location with friends and family using a simple link or code. 3D Map Mode View the lake in perspective with terrain and depth for a more immersive experience on the water. Float LOZ is designed to help you explore and enjoy Lake of the Ozarks, not provide turn-by-turn marine navigation. Always operate responsibly and use proper marine charts and equipment when boating. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Lake Genius at Free against Float LOZ's $2.99. Lake Genius also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). Float LOZ's advantage is chart position (#169 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Lake Genius is free to download; Float LOZ costs $2.99 up front. Lake Genius sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and Float LOZ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Lake Genius holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lake Genius has 109 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Lake Genius's written reviews are positive against 75% of Float LOZ's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Lake Genius ships an update every 8 days, Float LOZ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lake Genius | Float LOZ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (109 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 109 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | #169 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lenzmark LLC | Jason Sanford |
Customer experience
Lake Genius
Float LOZ
In-app purchases
Lake Genius
- Lake Genius Pro features$19.991 Year
Float LOZ
- Float+ Monthly$2.991 Month
- Float+ Annual$19.991 Year
