# Virtual Anchor: Anchor Watch — Drift Alarm & Boat GPS Alert

> Drift Alarm & Boat GPS Alert (iPhone/iPad app by Netflowers Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-anchor-anchor-watch/id6747093987 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Netflowers Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672067319)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 11 MB
- Languages: Russian, German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, French (France), Chinese (Simplified, China), American English, European Portuguese, European Spanish, Korean
- Released: 2025-06-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-anchor-anchor-watch/id6747093987/reviews.md

## What is Virtual Anchor?

VirtualAnchor is a smart anchor-watch app that warns you the instant your boat drifts from where you anchored.

Set your anchor point with one tap and VirtualAnchor continuously measures your distance, speed, and heading from that spot. If you drag anchor and move beyond the alert radius you choose, it sends an immediate alert — even in the background while you sleep.

KEY FEATURES
• Real-time anchor watch — distance, speed and drift direction at a glance
• Custom alert radius — set the exact range that matters for your spot
• Instant drift alerts with sound, even in the background
• Live Activity — check your status on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island without opening the app
• Apple Watch app — monitor drift right from your wrist
• Auto Anchor — automatically sets and clears the anchor by detecting mooring and departure from your speed
• Voice notifications that call out your drift distance
• Standard and satellite map views
• Units in meters, kilometers, nautical miles, knots, m/s, and km/h

PERFECT FOR
Sailing, motor boating, fishing, kayaking, surfing, and SUP — anytime you need to hold your position on the water.

VirtualAnchor processes your location entirely on your device. We never collect or share your location.

Premium unlocks unlimited anchoring. Subscription auto-renews; cancel anytime.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://www.netflowers.co.jp/privacy/virtual_anchor_privacy.html

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VirtualAnchor | $19.99 | per year |
| VirtualAnchor | $1.99 | per month |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2026-07-18

New in this version:

• Anchor history — your past anchor spots (up to 20) now appear on the map as circles and pins, so you can find your favorite moorings at a glance. Clear the history anytime in Settings.
• Localized drift alerts — the drift alarm notification now appears in your device language.
• Stability improvements and other refinements.

Thanks for using VirtualAnchor. We'd love your feedback.

### 2.1 — 2026-06-27

New in this version:

• Auto Anchor — the app now watches your speed and automatically drops the anchor when you settle in to moor, and clears it when you get under way. No more forgetting to start the watch.
• Lock Screen Live Activity & Dynamic Island — keep distance, speed, heading and elapsed time visible without opening the app.
• Voice distance alerts — hear how far you've drifted, so you can keep your eyes on the water.
• Apple Watch app — read distance, speed, heading and elapsed time right from your wrist.
• Satellite map view and other refinements.

Thanks for using VirtualAnchor. We'd love your feedback.

### 2.0 — 2026-06-27

- Now with Live Activities! Check your anchor watch in real time right from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island.
- Added an affordable yearly subscription plan.
- Improved stability and performance.

### 1.4 — 2025-06-25

Voice guidance is now provided for 100m away, 200m away, etc. The moving speed from the anchor has been changed to display the total average speed. Pinch-in/pinch-out scrolling of the map is now supported.

### 1.3 — 2025-06-18

Localization character corrections

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| [Anchor Alarm: GPS Boat Watch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-alarm-gps-boat-watch/id6749796095) | — | Free | Navigation |
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## More apps by Netflowers Inc.

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- [Countdown: Tally Counter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-tally-counter/id6755714620)

All apps by Netflowers Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1672067319

## Related topics

[anchor watch](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/anchor-watch)

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