# Anchor Aid — Anchor Alarm & Scope Tool

> Anchor Alarm & Scope Tool (iPhone/iPad app by Joni Lahdesmaki.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-aid/id6758951787 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Joni Lahdesmaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839789573)
- Category: Utilities, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-15
- Data updated: 2026-05-16
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-aid/id6758951787/reviews.md

## What is Anchor Aid?

Anchor Aid is your practical anchoring assistant for safer, more confident time on the water.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced skipper, Anchor Aid helps you plan your anchoring setup, monitor your boat position, and react quickly if conditions change.

Key features:

• Smart scope calculator
Calculate recommended rode length from depth, bow height, and scope ratio.

• Real-time anchor monitoring
Track your boat’s position relative to your anchor point with live distance and movement updates.

• Anchor drag alarm
Set a customizable swing radius and get alerted if your boat drifts outside your safe zone.

• Bottom Type Map
View and build seabed observations to better understand likely bottom conditions around your anchoring area.

• Anchor and technique guides
Learn anchoring fundamentals, anchor type suitability, and practical step-by-step guidance.

• Session history
Save anchoring sessions so you can review locations, settings, and outcomes later.

• Flexible settings
Customize units, thresholds, update intervals, and alarm behavior to match your boat and preferences.

How people use Anchor Aid:
• Before anchoring: plan scope and setup
• During anchoring: monitor anchor hold in real time
• While resting or overnight: use drag alerts for added confidence
• Over time: learn local seabed patterns and improve decisions

Important notice: Anchor Aid is an aid, not a replacement for seamanship, official charts, weather checks, local regulations, and proper watchkeeping. Always use good judgment and safe boating practices.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-04-15

No release notes.

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