Comparison

KnowWake vs RampTracker

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

RampTracker

Discover and check live conditions for over 36,000 public boat ramps across the US and Canada. Get GPS coordinates, directions, and facility details for every listing. Plan your trips with integrated tide, wind, and weather forecasts.

Highlights
  • Extensive boat ramp directory (36,000+ US/Canada)
  • GPS coordinates and directions
  • Facility details
  • Tides, wind, and weather forecasts
  • Live community reports
  • Explore new launch locations
Features
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RampTracker: The Ultimate Boat Ramp Directory & Live Tracker Why guess what awaits you at the water's edge? RampTracker is the most comprehensive boat ramp directory in the palm of your hand, now covering **over 36,000 public boat ramps across the US and Canada**. Whether you're looking for a new place to launch or checking your local favorite, RampTracker provides instant access to thousands of ramps even if no one has reported on them yet. It's the essential toolkit for every boater, angler, and jet-skier. **Key Features:** * Explore New Waters: Over 36,000 ramps across all 50 US states and Canada**—find your next favorite spot instantly. * Complete Ramp Info: Every listing includes GPS coordinates, directions, and details about the facility. * Travel-Ready: Planning a fishing trip across state lines or the border? Find every public ramp at your destination effortlessly. * Tides, Wind & Weather: Forecast data built into every ramp so you can plan your launch with confidence. * Powered by Boaters: Submit reports and see real-time updates from the community as it grows. From Florida to Alaska, and British Columbia to Newfoundland, you're covered. Stop driving blindly and start knowing before you tow. RampTracker is a passion project and is completely free for the boating community! — Alejandro Palau

Screenshots

KnowWake4 screens
RampTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RampTracker at 100% against KnowWake's 55%. RampTracker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). KnowWake's advantage is ratings volume (250 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

RampTracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KnowWake has 250 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of RampTracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KnowWake ships an update every 11 days, RampTracker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
KnowWake versus RampTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnowWakeRampTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (250 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings250 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplication Generation, IncALEJANDRO PALAU GONZALEZ

Customer experience

KnowWake

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

RampTracker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

RampTracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

KnowWake

No in-app purchases

None

RampTracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KnowWake free?
KnowWake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RampTracker free?
RampTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KnowWake or RampTracker?
RampTracker is rated higher. KnowWake averages 4.1 out of 5 from 250 ratings, while RampTracker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do KnowWake or RampTracker have ads?
Neither KnowWake nor RampTracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KnowWake or RampTracker?
KnowWake ships an update every 11 days, and RampTracker every 3 days. Most recently, KnowWake was updated on September 28, 2026 and RampTracker on September 30, 2026.

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