Comparison

Aqua Map Boating vs Float Murray

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

Head to head
About

Aqua Map Boating

This app provides official, weekly updated nautical charts for marine navigation. It allows for offline map downloads, GPS track recording, and integration with onboard instruments. Enhance your boating safety and experience with advanced features like weather forecasts and AIS collision detection.

Highlights
  • Official NOAA nautical charts
  • Offline map downloads
  • GPS track recording
  • Tides and currents predictions
  • Anchor Alarm
  • NMEA instrument connectivity
  • AIS with collision detection
Features
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Free 14-day trial for all subscriptions   Aqua Map offers weekly updated OFFICIAL NAUTICAL CHARTS (NOAA) for marine navigation. Purchase a chart subscription for the area of your interest, download the map areas for offline use, and connect your onboard instruments for a complete experience. ● BASIC FEATURES - Switch between manual and auto route planning modes - Record your GPS tracks - Store and share your navigation data (markers, routes, and recorded tracks) - Display tides and currents predictions and simulations - Increase your safety with Anchor Alarm - Enable Live Sharing to interact with the Aqua Map community - Display points of interest from the "ActiveCaptain" and "Waterway Guide" communities ● EXPERT SUBSCRIPTION Note: this subscription does not include charts; it must be paired with a chart subscription. - Marine forecasts (wind, waves, currents, gusts, salinity, sea surface temperature + weather information for any point on the map) - Overlay satellite images on the charts - Advanced AnchorLink with anchorage mirroring and email/telegram notifications for greater peace of mind while anchored, even if you are away from the boat - Connect your NMEA instruments via WiFi (autopilot, depth sounder, wind sensor, compass, GPS) and use their data on the app - AIS with automatic collision detection - Route Explorer for real-time information on all elements along your route ● MASTER SUBSCRIPTION FOR THE BEST NAVIGATION EXPERIENCE Note: this subscription does not include charts; it must be paired with a chart subscription. - All features of the EXPERT subscription are included in the MASTER subscription. + LOCAL DATA: > US: Army Corps of Engineers surveys for safe navigation in shallow waters > US: LNMs and "List of Lights" navaids from the Coast Guard. > Canada: NAVWARNs from the Coast Guard. > France: Warnings, Notices and Regulations from the PING > Denmark: Warnings and Notices from the DMA > Western Australia: temporary Notices from the Transport WA   ● PURCHASE OPTIONS To access the charts, you need to purchase a chart subscription for the area of interest. Optionally, you can add the Expert subscription or the Master subscription to unlock extra navigation features and additional data. Subscription payments will be made through your account (Apple ID). The annual subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before expiration. You can manage your subscription and disable automatic renewal in the account settings section after purchase. Terms of use: https://www.aquamap.app/terms-and-conditions Privacy policy: https://www.aquamap.app/privacy-policy

About

Float Murray

This app helps boaters navigate Lake Murray by providing detailed maps, points of interest, and real-time location sharing. Save favorite spots, record tracks, and access lake news and weather forecasts.

Highlights
  • Navigate marinas, boat launches, and restaurants
  • Save and share favorite spots
  • Record and save boat tracks
  • Share real-time location
  • 3D map mode with terrain and depth
  • View lake news, water level, and weather
Features
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Lake Murray's boating app. Learn your way around Lake Murray. Navigate to marinas, boat launches, restaurants, and more. Save your favorite spots and share them with friends. Favorites - Save your favorite marinas, boat launches, restaurants, and other points of interest for easy access later. With favorites you can quickly orient to your preferred spots without searching every time. Places - Create and customize your own places on the map. Whether it’s a quiet cove for relaxation, a prime wake surfing area, or a popular hangout spot, places allows you to mark and personalize locations important to you. Tracks - Record your day on the water and save your path. Live Sessions - Share your real-time location with a link or code. 3D Map Mode - Follow your course with terrain and depth in perspective. Locate Yourself Instantly - See your exact location on the map to orient with ease. Current - Check the latest lake news, water level and temperature, and weather forecast. Choose Your Map Style - Choose from various base maps to find the view that best suits your needs, whether it’s a standard map, satellite imagery, or a dark mode map for nighttime adventures. Map Overlays - Toggle on and off overlays to see additional information on the map. Overlays include fuel docks, boat launches, navigational markers, and more. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Aqua Map Boating4 screens
Float Murray4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Aqua Map Boating at Free against Float Murray's $2.99. Aqua Map Boating also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (14K vs 4). Float Murray's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position 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

Aqua Map Boating is free to download; Float Murray costs $2.99 up front. Aqua Map Boating sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Float Murray sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Float Murray holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aqua Map Boating has 14K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Aqua Map Boating's written reviews are positive against 100% of Float Murray's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aqua Map Boating ships an update weekly, Float Murray every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Aqua Map Boating versus Float Murray: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAqua Map BoatingFloat Murray
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.7 (14K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better4
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#83 — better#139
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGEC s.r.l.Jason Sanford

Customer experience

Aqua Map Boating

All ratings13,701 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews291 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral8.9%
Negative26.5%

Float Murray

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Aqua Map Boating

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent GPS tracking and positioning
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved route planning and optimization
  • Offline map caching and seamless downloads
  • Tidal and wind data overlays
  • Sync capabilities across devices

Float Murray

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Aqua Map Boating

Subscriptions15
  • Florida - NOAA Nautical chart14 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Alabama to Texas charts14 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Cape Cod to Chesapeake Charts14 Days trial$4.991 Year
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  • New England - Nautical charts14 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Virginia to Georgia - Charts14 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Midwest-Minnesota lake charts14 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Michigan & Great Lakes chart14 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • US - Nautical & Lakes charts14 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Canada - nautical charts14 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • US & Canada - nautical charts14 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Caribbean South Nautical chart14 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Bermuda - nautical charts14 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Aqua Map Expert14 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Aqua Map Master14 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Bahamas - Explorer Charts14 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • US & Canada - Nautical chart$49.99
  • Bahamas - Explorer Chartbooks$139.99
2 purchases

Float Murray

Subscriptions2
  • Float+ Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Float+ Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Aqua Map Boating free?
Aqua Map Boating is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Float Murray free?
Float Murray costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Aqua Map Boating or Float Murray?
Float Murray is rated higher. Aqua Map Boating averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Float Murray averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Aqua Map Boating or Float Murray have ads?
Neither Aqua Map Boating nor Float Murray shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aqua Map Boating or Float Murray?
Aqua Map Boating ships an update weekly, and Float Murray every 6 weeks. Most recently, Aqua Map Boating was updated on October 2, 2026 and Float Murray on September 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, Aqua Map Boating or Float Murray?
Aqua Map Boating currently peaks at #83 in the App Store charts, and Float Murray at #139. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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