# Float SML vs Lake360

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lake360 at 50% against Float SML's 0%. Lake360 also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (3.0 vs 1.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Lake360 is free to download; Float SML costs $2.99 up front. Float SML sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Lake360 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lake360 holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Float SML's written reviews are positive against 50% of Lake360's.

Float SML ships an update every 11 months, Lake360 monthly. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Float SML | Lake360 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-sml/id6746132166/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lake360/id6760426579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 80 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jason Sanford](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441148871) | [CAVU Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884389605) |

## What reviewers say

### Float SML

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-sml/id6746132166)

Navigate Smith Mountain Lake with this comprehensive boating app. Discover marinas, launches, and restaurants, and save your favorite spots. Record your tracks, share your location live, and view detailed 3D maps with customizable overlays.

**Highlights:** Save favorite locations, Create custom places, Record and save tracks, Share live location, 3D map mode with terrain and depth, View lake news and weather, Customizable map styles and overlays

**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 |


### Lake360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lake360/id6760426579)

Plan safe boating routes that stay on the water, avoiding roads and land. Access real-time lake conditions, weather, and points of interest like marinas and fuel docks. Unlock additional lakes with one-time purchases.

**Highlights:** On-water route planning, Marina, restaurant, and fuel dock locations, Live water levels and weather, Channel markers and satellite imagery, Save Home dock for quick routing, One-time lake unlock purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Norman Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lake Lanier Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lake Texoma Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lake of the Ozarks Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lake Cumberland Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lake Mead Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Table Rock Lake Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lake Tahoe Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Deep Creek Lake Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Truman Lake Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lake Powell Pass | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Float SML free?

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

### Is Lake360 free?

Lake360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Float SML or Lake360?

Lake360 is rated higher. Float SML averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Lake360 averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Float SML or Lake360 have ads?

Neither Float SML nor Lake360 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Float SML or Lake360?

Float SML ships an update every 11 months, and Lake360 monthly. Most recently, Float SML was updated on September 30, 2026 and Lake360 on September 30, 2026.

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