Comparison

KnowWake vs Progressive Sign&Glide

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

KnowWake

This marine navigation platform offers detailed waterway information for numerous global locations. Discover waterfront destinations, access real-time community reports on hazards and marine life, and utilize advanced navigation features for a safer and more informed boating experience.

Highlights
  • Waterfront destinations
  • Real-time waterway reports
  • Wake zone indicators
  • Marine weather forecasts
  • Anchor alarm
  • Location sharing
  • Offline mode
Features
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KnowWake is a FREE marine navigation platform packed with waterfront destinations in the United States, Canada, Caribbean, Mexico, South Africa, United Kingdom, parts of Europe, Arabian Peninsula and NOW all of Australia and New Zealand!! Salt and freshwater points of interest include 50,000+ VERIFIED: restaurants, marinas, fuel docks, yacht clubs, lodging, vessel services, dive shops, boat ramps, dive & snorkel areas, bridges, locks, popular spots, town docks, anchorages, inlets and more! KnowWake also uses real-time waterway reports from the community to see and share things like hazards, marine life, police and other important information. Features include: · Wake zones - Simplified, color-coded waterways · Marine Weather Suite - Current and forecasted marine conditions · NAVAIDS - Navigation Channel Markers, Buoys & Beacons · Anchor Alarm - Get notified if your vessel moves outside of a predetermined area · Virtual Dive Flag - Alert other vessels of swimmers in the water · Routing - Point to point waterway routing with distance to location · Depth - See depth based on current NOAA bathymetry charts · Location sharing - Share location with a single person, group or everyone · Vessel Tracks - Leave tracks along the way to see or share later · Offline mode - Use KnowWake anywhere, even with bad network service · Augmented Reality - See what's ahead including all KnowWake points of interest · Safety First - An SOS button, Safety Checklists and Float Plan generator Sharing with friends is easier than ever. Simply click the share button on any point, route or favorite location and choose who you want to share it with - This feature is perfect to retrace steps, show friends how to get somewhere or just share your adventures. Adding to the chart helps everyone. Whether posting a waterway report, adding a missing point or updating an existing one, you can help keep the chart current with local knowledge. Thank you to everyone helping keep the chart updated and we'll see you on the water soon!!

About

Progressive Sign&Glide

This app provides affordable, 24/7 on-water towing and assistance for registered vessels. For a single flat annual fee, users receive unlimited towing coverage and emergency dispatch services without additional membership fees or hidden costs.

Highlights
  • 24/7 emergency dispatch
  • Unlimited on-water towing
  • Flat annual fee
  • No membership fees
  • Affordable towing
Features
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Sign & Glide is your answer to affordable on-water towing services. For one flat, annual fee, you will receive 24-hour emergency dispatch services and unlimited on-water towing coverage for your registered vessel. Towing assistance is available any time you need it, and there's no membership fees or unnecessary extras like other tow programs.

Screenshots

KnowWake4 screens
Progressive Sign&Glide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KnowWake at 4.0 against Progressive Sign&Glide's 2.3. KnowWake also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 18%) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KnowWake holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KnowWake has 273 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of KnowWake's written reviews are positive against 18% of Progressive Sign&Glide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KnowWake ships an update every 11 days, Progressive Sign&Glide every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
KnowWake versus Progressive Sign&Glide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnowWakeProgressive Sign&Glide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (273 ratings) — better2.3 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews — better18.2% of reviews
Number of ratings273 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplication Generation, IncCompass Marine Services Inc

Customer experience

KnowWake

All ratings250 ratings
Positive74.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative22.0%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative39.8%

Progressive Sign&Glide

All ratings11 ratings
Positive27.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative63.6%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral6.1%
Negative75.8%

Bugs and requests

KnowWake

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes immediately upon opening
  • App freezes after 30 seconds of use
  • Login/registration fails or times out indefinitely
  • Routing returns error messages and crashes
  • Tapping on location icons does nothing or crashes app
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  • Filtering options don't work (removed items still appear)
  • Depth chart feature returns 'error tap on water area' message
  • Freshwater/saltwater detection incorrect
  • NOAA overlay charts work once then fail
  • Vessel picture change causes symbol display issues
  • Buoy recognition inconsistent (only recognizes one random buoy)
  • Contact form CAPTCHA rejects valid input
  • App won't load or appear in app list after download
  • Force closing and random shutdowns

Requested features

12 requests
  • Improved stability and crash prevention
  • Course-up/heading-up map orientation option
  • Depth layer integration for navigation safety
  • NOAA raster charts availability
  • Better routing algorithm with estimated time and distance
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  • Ability to save multiple vessel profiles
  • Layer on/off toggle functionality
  • Bridge information with contact details and height specifications
  • Water amenities for canal boaters (water points, Elsan disposal, pump out sites)
  • Improved filtering system that actually works
  • Better icon explanations or legend
  • Expanded lake coverage in central Florida and other regions

Progressive Sign&Glide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

KnowWake

No in-app purchases

None

Progressive Sign&Glide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KnowWake free?
KnowWake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Progressive Sign&Glide free?
Progressive Sign&Glide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KnowWake or Progressive Sign&Glide?
KnowWake is rated higher. KnowWake averages 4.0 out of 5 from 273 ratings, while Progressive Sign&Glide averages 2.3 from 15 ratings.
Do KnowWake or Progressive Sign&Glide have ads?
Neither KnowWake nor Progressive Sign&Glide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KnowWake or Progressive Sign&Glide?
KnowWake ships an update every 11 days, and Progressive Sign&Glide every 6 weeks. Most recently, KnowWake was updated on October 21, 2026 and Progressive Sign&Glide on October 22, 2026.

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