Comparison

KnowWake vs Lake360

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

Lake360

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
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Lake360 is the recreational boating companion that actually understands water. Plan routes that stay in the lake — no more GPS directions that cut across peninsulas or send you down highways. WHAT YOU GET • On-water route planning that follows the channel • Every marina, restaurant, fuel dock, and boat ramp • Save your dock as Home for one-tap routing • Live water levels, weather, and radar • Channel markers and satellite imagery FREE LAKES Smith Mountain Lake (VA) and Old Hickory Lake (TN) are completely free — no account needed. LAKE PASSES ($6.99 each) Unlock any lake with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no recurring charges. Yours forever. Available lakes include Lanier, Allatoona, Hartwell, Norman, Tahoe, Travis, Texoma, Havasu, Lake of the Ozarks, Table Rock, Cumberland, Kentucky Lake, and more — 26 lakes and growing. BUILT FOR BOATERS Lake360 is a situational awareness tool to help you explore your lake. It is not a substitute for official navigation charts, proper safety equipment, or prudent seamanship. Always follow local waterway regulations. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

KnowWake4 screens
Lake3604 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KnowWake at 4.1 against Lake360's 3.0. KnowWake also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ratings volume (250 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Lake360 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. KnowWake asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KnowWake holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. 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 50% of Lake360's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KnowWake ships an update every 11 days, Lake360 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
KnowWake versus Lake360: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnowWakeLake360
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (250 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings250 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplication Generation, IncCAVU Consulting LLC

Customer experience

KnowWake

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

Lake360

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Lake360

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

KnowWake

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Lake360

One-time11
  • Lake Norman Pass$6.99
  • Lake Lanier Pass$6.99
  • Lake Texoma Pass$6.99
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  • Lake of the Ozarks Pass$6.99
  • Lake Cumberland Pass$6.99
  • Lake Mead Pass$6.99
  • Table Rock Lake Pass$6.99
  • Lake Tahoe Pass$6.99
  • Deep Creek Lake Pass$6.99
  • Truman Lake Pass$6.99
  • Lake Powell Pass$6.99

Questions

Is KnowWake free?
KnowWake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lake360 free?
Lake360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KnowWake or Lake360?
KnowWake is rated higher. KnowWake averages 4.1 out of 5 from 250 ratings, while Lake360 averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do KnowWake or Lake360 have ads?
Neither KnowWake nor Lake360 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KnowWake or Lake360?
KnowWake ships an update every 11 days, and Lake360 monthly. Most recently, KnowWake was updated on October 13, 2026 and Lake360 on September 30, 2026.

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