# Freedive vs Anchor Pro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Freedive at none against Anchor Pro's 1. Freedive also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.2). Anchor Pro's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 14) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Anchor Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year. Freedive 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 3.5K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of Freedive's written reviews are positive against 79% of Anchor Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Freedive ships an update every 6 weeks, Anchor Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Freedive | Anchor Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedive/id1052818247/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-pro/id1445476850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.1% of reviews** | 78.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luca Naterop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1051838672) | [IdeaBoys GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578331665) |

## What reviewers say

### Freedive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedive/id1052818247)

This app helps freedivers improve their breath-holding abilities with customizable training tables and performance tracking. It offers automated CO2 tolerance and O2 deprivation tables, along with the ability to create personalized sessions. Track your progress and receive notifications during your training.

**Highlights:** Auto-generated CO2 tolerance tables, Auto-generated O2 deprivation tables, Customizable table creation, Breath hold duration testing, Attempt history tracking, Advanced notifications with vibration/speech

**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 Freedive free?

Freedive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Anchor Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Freedive or Anchor Pro?

Anchor Pro is rated higher. Freedive averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Anchor Pro averages 4.8 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Freedive or Anchor Pro have ads?

Neither Freedive nor Anchor Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Freedive or Anchor Pro?

Freedive ships an update every 6 weeks, and Anchor Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Freedive was updated on August 19, 2026 and Anchor Pro on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*