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Anchor Pro

Anchor Pro

Best anchoring companion

3.3K ratings
164 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 11, 2019
  • March 27, 2026

Developer

IdeaBoys GmbH
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About

This app helps boaters set and monitor their anchor position in real-time. It allows for defining safe zones, tracking boat movement, and receiving alerts for critical changes. Remote notifications and Apple Watch integration enhance its utility for secure anchoring.

✓Set anchor location in real-time or manually
✓Define custom safe swing zones
✓Monitor boat movement and track history
✓Receive real-time alerts for position, GPS, and battery
✓Remote notifications via Telegram or email
✓Apple Watch companion app for key metrics
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Anchor Pro. Based on 3.3K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Reliable anchor alarm
  • 👍Easy to use interface
  • 🔒Works without cell/WiFi
  • 💤Helps user sleep soundly
  • 🗺️Detailed anchor tracking

Negative things

  • 🐛GPS accuracy issues
  • 🔋Drains device battery
  • 🔍Remote monitoring unreliable
  • 💰Subscription required for full features
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What's New in Anchor Pro

2.7

March 27, 2026

We're always making changes and improvements to Anchor Pro to ensure that it fulfills your expectations. Changes in this version: • Map type is now remembered while switching between screens. • Under the hood, the database engine has been further improved for better performance and reliability.

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Subscription plans

Anchor Premium

Premium subscription unlocks extra features

$6.991 Year
7 Days trial
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User reviews

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A Life Saver

By linking to iOS devices together my iPhone, and my iPad, I can leave my iPad on the boat and it sends me email messages if I’m outside the designated area. I sleep way better at night when I set my Anchor Pro hasn’t failed me yet.
AugustaWind2021AugustaWind2021

Hard to figure out

After two years of occasionally using this app, I Still haven’t figured out what the large and small circle is all about and the degrees on the large circle. Directions are not well worded to assist with this. I just make both circles 200’ and the large circle 359degrees and eliminate the odd shape. I usually forget ed t to set at anchor drop so I put in degrees to anchor and distance my chain is out, otherwise the alarm goes off constantly.
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sea bouysea bouy

Sailboat

Does not work well for a sailboat anchored with 140’ of anchor rode as it swings around the anchor
sailorfellowsailorfellow

It just works

Been using Anchor Pro for 4.5 years as full time live a-boards. It is a must have app for peace of mind. Thank you
KennethbKennethb

Sleep

Anchor pro offers peace of mind.
Another Flower ChildAnother Flower Child
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

App randomly shuts off

Bug

Anchor position tracking glitches

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Requested Features

3 requests

Customizable anchor icon/color

Feature

Integration with marine GPS/chartplotter

Feature

Ability to adjust alarm parameters remotely

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FAQ

What does Anchor Pro do?

Anchor Pro is a companion app for boaters that helps them set their anchor location in real-time or manually. It allows users to define safe zones, monitor their boat's movement, and receive critical alerts to ensure their anchor is holding.

What are the key features of Anchor Pro?

Key features include real-time anchor setting, customizable safe zone definition, continuous monitoring of boat movement with map view, and timely alerts for position, GPS signal strength, and battery level. It also offers remote alerts via Telegram or email and an Apple Watch companion app.

How much does Anchor Pro cost?

Core features of Anchor Pro are always free. Premium features are available through a free trial. An optional Anchor Premium subscription removes ads and unlocks additional features for $6.99 USD per year, with pricing potentially varying by country.

What devices is Anchor Pro compatible with?

Anchor Pro is available for iOS devices and includes a companion app for Apple Watch. The app utilizes background audio and location services to keep alerts active even when not in the foreground.

How can I use Anchor Pro to ensure my anchor is holding?

You can set your anchor's precise location and define a safe swing area. The app then continuously monitors your boat's position relative to the anchor and the safe zone. You will receive immediate alerts if the boat moves outside the set parameters, indicating a potential anchor drag.