# C vs Float Murray

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Float Murray at 100% against C's 51%. Float Murray also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). C's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 4). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

C is free to download; Float Murray costs $2.99 up front. C sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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.

Float Murray holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C has 2.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of C's written reviews are positive against 100% of Float Murray's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | C | Float Murray |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-map-boating/id967289980/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-murray/id6739073703/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #137 | **#104** |
| Size | 169 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Navico Norway AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/842162153) | [Jason Sanford](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441148871) |

## What reviewers say

### C

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-map-boating/id967289980)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Access up-to-date nautical charts for global exploration and planning. Save points of interest and routes, record tracks, and view marine weather. Upgrade for offline maps, GPS, and advanced features like shaded relief and AIS.

**Highlights:** Free chart viewer, Autorouting, Personal waypoints, Track recording, Marine weather forecasts, Offline map downloads, High-resolution bathymetry

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Embark Advanced Weather | $1.99 | per month |
| Embark Offline Maps USA | $2.49 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Region | $18.99 | per year |
| North America | $23.49 | per year |
| Maps Lakes South East USA | $25.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Caribbean | $32.99 | per year |
| Maps USA East Coast & Bahamas | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate maps and charts
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 📍 Helpful for planning trips and routes
- 🛳️ Useful for both professionals and beginners
- ⚙️ Detailed features like shaded relief and weather info

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ Unreliable GPS tracking and location updates
- 🔌 Offline maps and features not working as expected
- 🤔 Confusing or missing functionality (e.g. route editing)
- 💸 Expensive subscription, not worth the cost

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to save tracks or routes
- Offline maps fail to download or disappear
- Depth/contour data inaccurate or not displaying properly
- Login and authentication issues preventing access

**Requested features**

- Add mast height/clearance feature
- Improve AIS integration and functionality
- Allow more customization of map views and data
- Provide better customer support and communication


### Float Murray

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-murray/id6739073703)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Float+ Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Float+ Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C free?

C 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, C or Float Murray?

Float Murray is rated higher. C averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Float Murray averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do C or Float Murray have ads?

Neither C nor Float Murray shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, C or Float Murray?

C ships an update every 6 weeks, and Float Murray every 6 weeks. Most recently, C was updated on October 17, 2026 and Float Murray on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, C or Float Murray?

C currently peaks at #137 in the App Store charts, and Float Murray at #104. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*