Hooked: Remote Anchor Alarm

Hooked: Remote Anchor Alarm

GPS Anchor Watch & Drift Alert

64 ratings
71 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 23, 2023
  • July 16, 2026

Features

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About

This app acts as a digital anchor watch, monitoring your boat's position and alerting you if it drifts. It offers real-time tracking, remote control, and customization options for peace of mind while boating.

Real-time boat tracking
Remote anchor session control
Past anchor session history
Customizable settings
Share boat location
Connect to chart plotter
Energy efficient design
Smart GPS filtering
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What users say

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What's New in Hooked

1.4.8

July 16, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Subscription plans

Hooked Premium (Monthly)

Remote monitoring and other premium features.

$2.991 Month
1 Month trial
How to cancel Hooked subscription ⁉️

Events

Read more about Custom remote alert updates

Custom remote alert updates

Customize your remote anchor watch alarms

Jun 18, 2026 Jul 19, 2026

User reviews

Kept us hooked (and anchored) 🎣

Been running Hooked on the hook all season and it just works: set your alarm radius, drop your anchor, and it quietly keeps watch while you actually enjoy being out there. No fussy setup, no false alarms dragging me out of a dead sleep at 2am, no battery-melting nonsense running in the background. It does exactly the one job it exists to do, and it does it flawlessly.

Only “bug” I’ve found is entirely my own fault: I keep forgetting to start the dang thing until we’re already anchored and settled in with a drink (which is on me, not Hooked 🤣). If I had one wish it’d be a little nudge or a “hey, you’ve stopped moving, want to start an alarm?” prompt so people like me get saved from themselves.

Highly recommend to anyone who spends nights at anchor. It’s earned a permanent spot on my home screen.
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Poor GPS Link

Doesn’t update the location very well. The map shows the updated position but the graph doesn’t

Response from developer

Hi Dash Thieves, Thanks for the review! If the map is updating, your GPS link is active, but it sounds like you're running into an issue with the graph data refreshing properly. We want to make sure everything is working seamlessly on your boat. Please reach out to us at hookedanchorapp@gmail.com with a few more details so we can investigate and get this resolved for you. Safe sailing, Kylee & Scott

Manque fonctionnalité

Dommage qu’on ne puisse pas repositionner l’ancre à la distance exacte du bateau et au relèvement voulu.
Avec ces fonctionnalités j’aurais mis 5 étoiles.
De plus il faut payer la version premium pour pouvoir tester les notifications à distance (contrairement à ce qui est indiqué dans le tableau de l’application)
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Response from developer

Bonjour, Merci pour votre retour. Nous sommes un peu surpris par votre remarque sur l'ancre, car l'application permet déjà de repositionner l'ancre ainsi que d'ajuster le rayon d'alarme de manière précise. Pourriez-vous nous contacter directement par e-mail afin de nous expliquer plus en détail ce qui vous manque ou ce qui vous bloque à ce niveau ? Concernant les notifications à distance, elles sont bien incluses dès la version Essentiel (et pas uniquement Premium), conformément à notre tableau comparatif. Si l'application vous a demandé de passer à Premium, il s'agit sans doute d'un problème d'affichage ou d'un bug d'activation que nous aimerions régler au plus vite. Écrivez-nous à hookedanchorapp@gmail.com pour que nous puissions faire le point ensemble et vous aider. Bonne navigation, Kylee et Scott

Better than Anchor Pro

I have used Anchor Pro for over three years and really like it.

However, Hooked looks and feels like Anchor Pro but does anchor repositioning much better and the remote monitoring is Awesome.

Gets better and better

I’ve been using Hooked for the last year as my ‘go to’ anchor alarm. The developers are improving reliability and adding genuinely useful features all the time, plus they’re very responsive to queries and feedback. Excellent.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

6 issues

Occasionally struggles with losing GPS lock

Bug

iPad built-in GPS sometimes doesn't update

Bug

Some interruptions of connection

Bug

Bug causing incorrect longitude value and app crash

Bug

Seems to only paint the swing on the map sometimes

Bug

Difficulty finding the drop anchor button

Bug

Requested Features

11 requests

Compatibility with Android

Feature

Apple Watch app

Feature

Ability to share remote monitoring with other Apple IDs

Feature

Ability to form non-circular swing areas (e.g., pie slice, freeform)

Feature

NMEA live wind data integration

Feature

Support for Garmin GPSMAP plotters

Feature

Graphics based on GPS when no internet

Feature

Cached graphics when offline

Feature

Apple Watch support to set, pause, stop

Feature

Alarm if GPS fails to update

Feature

Support for NMEA connection to Vesper Cortex

Feature

FAQ

What does Hooked do?

Hooked functions as a digital anchor watch for your boat. It continuously monitors your vessel's position and will sound an alarm if it drifts beyond a predefined safe zone. This allows you to have peace of mind whether you are on deck or ashore.

What are the key features of Hooked?

Key features include real-time tracking with visual trails, remote control of anchor sessions, the ability to review past anchoring history, extensive customization options for units and appearance, sharing capabilities with friends and family, smart connectivity with chart plotters for enhanced GPS data, and an energy-efficient design to conserve device battery.

How much does Hooked cost?

The app offers different subscription tiers. Hooked Premium is required for full remote monitoring with two devices, while Hooked Essential enables remote notifications, similar to other premium anchor alarm services. Specific pricing details are available within the app.

What devices is Hooked compatible with?

Hooked is designed to be compatible with various devices, especially when it comes to its smart connectivity features. It can connect to your chart plotter for more accurate GPS data and to display depth and wind speed, enhancing its functionality for boaters.

When would I use Hooked?

You would use Hooked anytime you anchor your boat and want to ensure it stays within a safe area. This is particularly useful when you are away from the helm, sleeping, or enjoying other activities on or off the boat, providing an essential layer of security and peace of mind.