# C vs Float Hartwell

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Float Hartwell at 100% against C's 51%. Float Hartwell also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). C's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 3). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

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

Float Hartwell 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 3, 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 Hartwell's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | C | Float Hartwell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-map-boating/id967289980/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-hartwell/id6740776564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 3 |
| 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 | #112 | **#54** |
| 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:** #112 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 Hartwell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-hartwell/id6740776564)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate Lake Hartwell with this comprehensive boating app. Discover marinas, boat launches, and restaurants, and save your favorite spots. Access real-time lake news, water levels, and weather forecasts.

**Highlights:** Map navigation to points of interest, Save and share favorite locations, Create custom places on the map, Real-time lake news and conditions, Customizable map styles and overlays, Locate yourself instantly on the map

**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 Hartwell free?

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

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

Float Hartwell is rated higher. C averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Float Hartwell averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do C or Float Hartwell have ads?

Neither C nor Float Hartwell shows ads.

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

C ships an update every 6 weeks, and Float Hartwell every 6 weeks. Most recently, C was updated on October 13, 2026 and Float Hartwell on September 30, 2026.

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

C currently peaks at #112 in the App Store charts, and Float Hartwell at #54. 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.*