Comparison

Anchor Pro vs XGPS DashPro

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

Head to head
About

Anchor Pro

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
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SET THE ANCHOR Set your anchor location in real time as you drop it, or specify it later by entering distance and bearing. Advanced users can also input exact coordinates. DEFINE THE SAFE ZONE Define the allowed swing area as a simple circle around the anchor, or create a more precise zone by setting two different radii at specific angles. MONITOR MOVEMENT Stay on top of every movement with comprehensive real-time data. Review key metrics on the main screen or switch to the map view to see your boat's track — ideal for analyzing whether your anchor is holding or dragging. GET ALERTED WHEN IT MATTERS Monitor position, GPS signal strength, and battery level — and receive alerts the moment any of these fall outside your set thresholds. REMOTE ALERTS Leave your phone on board and stay informed from shore. Receive alarm notifications via Telegram or email. With Telegram, you can also request a live status update at any time. APPLE WATCH Keep distance, bearing, and battery level on your wrist with the Apple Watch companion app — all updated in real time. TRY ANCHOR PRO FOR FREE Core features are always free. Want to explore everything? All premium features are available during a free trial period — no commitment required. Anchor Pro is ad-supported. Purchasing an Anchor Premium subscription removes ads and unlocks extra features. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically at the same price unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage auto-renewal anytime in your Account Settings. Anchor Premium is $6.99 USD/year (pricing may vary by country). Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited upon purchasing a subscription, where applicable. Terms of use: https://links.ideaboys.net/anchor-ios-terms.html GOOD TO KNOW Anchor Pro uses background audio and location services to keep alerts active when the app is not in the foreground. Please note that continuous GPS use will drain your battery faster than usual.

About

XGPS DashPro

This companion app enhances the accuracy of a precise positioning GNSS receiver, improving location data from meters to centimeters. It allows users to activate subscriptions, configure settings, monitor receiver status, and record routes.

Highlights
  • Activate Skylark™ Precise Positioning Service
  • Enhance location accuracy to centimeters
  • Set configuration preferences
  • Update receiver firmware
  • Monitor location status and satellite tracking
  • View battery and charging status
  • Mark points and record routes
Features
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Companion app of the XGPS DashPro precise positioning GNSS receiver from Dual Electronics and Axxera powered by Swift Navigation. Use it to activate your subscription to Swift’s Skylark™ Precise Positioning Service (included in the purchase of your XGPS DashPro or sold separately). Once activated, the XGPS DashPro app needs to run in the background in order to enhance your location accuracy from meters down to just centimeters. The XGPS DashPro app also allows you to: ● Set configuration preferences and update firmware ● Monitor location status and satellite tracking details ● View receiver’s battery level and charging status ● Mark points and record your route

Screenshots

Anchor Pro4 screens
XGPS DashPro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Anchor Pro at 79% against XGPS DashPro's 0%. Anchor Pro also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 1). XGPS DashPro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.2). 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 Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year. XGPS DashPro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Anchor Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anchor Pro has 3.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Anchor Pro's written reviews are positive against 0% of XGPS DashPro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anchor Pro ships an update every 2 months, XGPS DashPro every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Anchor Pro versus XGPS DashPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnchor ProXGPS DashPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.5K ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.214.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIdeaBoys GmbHNAMSUNG AMERICA, INC.

Customer experience

Anchor Pro

All ratings3,496 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative18.3%

XGPS DashPro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Anchor Pro

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App randomly shuts off
  • Anchor position tracking glitches

Requested features

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

XGPS DashPro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Anchor Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Anchor Premium7 Days trial$6.991 Year
None

XGPS DashPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Anchor Pro free?
Anchor Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XGPS DashPro free?
XGPS DashPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Anchor Pro or XGPS DashPro?
Anchor Pro is rated higher. Anchor Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while XGPS DashPro averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Anchor Pro or XGPS DashPro have ads?
Neither Anchor Pro nor XGPS DashPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anchor Pro or XGPS DashPro?
Anchor Pro ships an update every 2 months, and XGPS DashPro every 5 months. Most recently, Anchor Pro was updated on September 23, 2026 and XGPS DashPro on June 9, 2026.

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