Comparison

KnowWake vs Boat 360

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

Boat 360

Navigate and stay safe on the water with real-time tracking, marine weather forecasts, and essential safety features. Plan your trips, find nearby services, and share your location with friends and family for a secure boating experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS tracking on nautical charts
  • Marine weather forecasts and NOAA alerts
  • Navigation with bearings and depth information
  • Find nearby marinas, fuel docks, and restaurants
  • SOS alerts and float plan creation
  • Crew and friend location tracking
Features
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Boat 360 is your ultimate boating companion - combining real-time tracking, weather updates, and safety features to keep you and your crew safe on the water. KEY FEATURES: REAL-TIME TRACKING • See your position on nautical charts • Track your speed, heading, and course • Share your location with friends and family MARINE WEATHER • Current conditions: wind, waves, visibility • NOAA marine alerts and warnings • 3-day forecast NAVIGATION • Set destinations by tapping map or entering coordinates • Get bearing and distance to any point • View depth information with NOAA charts NEARBY SERVICES • Find marinas, fuel docks, and restaurants • Filter by type • See distance and contact info SAFETY FEATURES • SOS alerts to notify nearby boaters • Private SOS to alert friends and family • Float plan creation and sharing CREW TRACKING • Add friends and family • See their real-time location on the map • Stay connected on the water FLOAT PLANS • Create detailed trip plans • Share with emergency contacts • Export Coast Guard-formatted PDF BOAT 360 PLUS (Premium): • Background GPS tracking during trips • Private SOS alerts to designated contacts • Float plan sharing • Friend location tracking Download Boat 360 today and navigate with confidence! Note: This app does NOT contact 911 or Coast Guard. Always follow proper emergency procedures. Privacy Policy: https://marine-tracker-8.emergent.host/privacy Terms of Use: https://marine-tracker-8.emergent.host/terms

Screenshots

KnowWake4 screens
Boat 3604 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Boat 360 at 5.0 against KnowWake's 4.1. Boat 360 also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days). KnowWake's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (250 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Boat 360 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. KnowWake asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Boat 360 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KnowWake ships an update every 11 days, Boat 360 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
KnowWake versus Boat 360: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnowWakeBoat 360
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (250 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings250 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplication Generation, IncCrista Stevens

Customer experience

KnowWake

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

Boat 360

All ratings1 ratings
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

Boat 360

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

KnowWake

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Boat 360

Subscriptions1
  • Boat 360 Plus1 Year trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is KnowWake free?
KnowWake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boat 360 free?
Boat 360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KnowWake or Boat 360?
Boat 360 is rated higher. KnowWake averages 4.1 out of 5 from 250 ratings, while Boat 360 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do KnowWake or Boat 360 have ads?
Neither KnowWake nor Boat 360 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KnowWake or Boat 360?
KnowWake ships an update every 11 days, and Boat 360 every 4 days. Most recently, KnowWake was updated on October 13, 2026 and Boat 360 on October 15, 2026.

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