Comparison

Automation Notification System vs Anchor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Automation Notification System

Features
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A mobile application for improving the distribution of system generated alarm notifications from third-party messengers. Allows users to customize which alarms to receive notification for so as to ensure that the right user is alerted. Provides alarm details which are critical for determining the next course of action.

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Anchor

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Anchor is a focus timer with a twist: it only works when your phone is face-down. Set your time, flip your phone onto a flat surface, and the timer starts automatically. Lift it early? Session broken. Stay committed until the timer ends, and you've earned your focus. WHY ANCHOR? • No willpower required — flip and forget • No apps to block, no settings to configure • Visual proof: red for broken, green for complete • Session history calendar to track your progress HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose your focus duration (1-30 minutes free, up to 4 hours with Pro) 2. Place your phone face-down on any flat surface 3. The timer starts automatically when gravity detects the position 4. Stay focused. Your phone stays down. That's it. ANCHOR PRO (One-Time Purchase) • Unlock sessions up to 4 hours • Perfect for deep work, studying, or creative sessions • No subscription — pay once, own forever The simplest way to put your phone down and actually focus.

Screenshots

Automation Notification System4 screens
Anchor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Automation Notification System at none against Anchor's 1. Automation Notification System also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Anchor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Automation Notification System asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Automation Notification System versus Anchor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutomation Notification SystemAnchor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlphline Technologies Pte LtdYagız UGURVEREN

In-app purchases

None

Automation Notification System

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Anchor

One-time1
  • Anchor Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Automation Notification System free?
Automation Notification System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anchor free?
Anchor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Automation Notification System or Anchor have ads?
Neither Automation Notification System nor Anchor shows ads.

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