# C vs Float Lanier

The clearest difference is price: C at Free against Float Lanier's $2.99. C also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 2). Float Lanier's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

C is free to download; Float Lanier costs $2.99 up front. C sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Float Lanier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Float Lanier 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

C ships an update every 6 weeks, Float Lanier every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | C | Float Lanier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-map-boating/id967289980/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-lanier/id6739428759/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#99** | #158 |
| 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:** #99 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 Lanier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-lanier/id6739428759)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate Lake Lanier with this dedicated boating app. Discover marinas, launches, and restaurants, and customize your own points of interest. Record your trips, share your live location, and view the lake in 3D.

**Highlights:** Navigate to marinas, launches, and restaurants, Save and customize favorite spots, Record and save boat tracks, Share live location with others, 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 Lanier free?

Float Lanier costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, C or Float Lanier?

Float Lanier is rated higher. C averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Float Lanier averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do C or Float Lanier have ads?

Neither C nor Float Lanier shows ads.

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

C ships an update every 6 weeks, and Float Lanier every 2 months. Most recently, C was updated on October 5, 2026 and Float Lanier on September 30, 2026.

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

C currently peaks at #99 in the App Store charts, and Float Lanier at #158. 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.*