# Fox Marine vs Anchor Pro

The clearest difference is price: Anchor Pro at Free against Fox Marine's $4.99. Anchor Pro also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 11). Fox Marine's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#164 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Anchor Pro is free to download; Fox Marine costs $4.99 up front. Anchor Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year. Fox Marine asks for nothing beyond the download.

Anchor Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anchor Pro has 3.6K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 80% and 79% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fox Marine | Anchor Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-marine/id1017437242/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-pro/id1445476850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 79.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Allen Murrow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017437241) | [IdeaBoys GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578331665) |

## What reviewers say

### Fox Marine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-marine/id1017437242)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This app connects to marine engine gateways via Bluetooth to display real-time engine data on your iPhone or iPad. It offers table-format viewing with adjustable font sizes and the ability to read and clear engine codes.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth engine gateway connection, Real-time engine data display, Table view with adjustable font size, Read and clear engine codes, Supports various ECM models

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Anchor Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-pro/id1445476850)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anchor Premium | $6.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 GPS accuracy issues
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 🔍 Remote monitoring unreliable
- 💰 Subscription required for full features

**Reported bugs**

- App randomly shuts off
- Anchor position tracking glitches

**Requested features**

- Customizable anchor icon/color
- Integration with marine GPS/chartplotter
- Ability to adjust alarm parameters remotely


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fox Marine free?

Fox Marine costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Anchor Pro free?

Anchor Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fox Marine or Anchor Pro?

Anchor Pro is rated higher. Fox Marine averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Anchor Pro averages 4.8 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Fox Marine or Anchor Pro have ads?

Neither Fox Marine nor Anchor Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fox Marine or Anchor Pro?

Fox Marine ships an update every 2 months, and Anchor Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Fox Marine was updated on October 26, 2026 and Anchor Pro on October 29, 2026.

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