Comparison

Anchor Pro vs Torqeedo TorqView

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

Torqeedo TorqView

Monitor your Torqeedo engine and boat in real-time, configure alerts, and review trip data. Share your adventures and gain insights into your performance. Requires a Torqeedo customer account and a supported motor.

Highlights
  • Real-time engine and boat tracking
  • Customizable notifications and alerts
  • Trip history and performance analysis
  • Data sharing with friends
  • Personalized user profile and insights
  • Live engine data connection
Features
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Connect live with Torqeedo and your engine at any time and check all important functions. Configure alerts and prevent unexpected surprises. Get reports on your rides and decide what you want to analyze. Share Insights with friends or just enjoy it for yourself and benefit from security and protection. Anytime, unfiltered and reliable. Note that you must be a Torqeedo customer and own a supported Torqeedo motor to use this app. Currently, supported motors are: - Torqeedo Travel 2024 (1160-00, 1161-00, 1162-00, 1163-00, 1164-00, 1165-00, 1421-00) You will get the following functionalities: - Everything at a glance, including notifications. Configure notifications according to your preferences and get no more surprises. - Track your engine & boat in real time. Full control at any time thanks to live transmission of various engine data. - Review your trips not only for yourself, but share your adventures with your friends if you want. - Gain new insights and create your own personal profile. Learn more about yourself and your engine and boat thanks to the data of your trips. - Connect live with your engine and get real-time data or historical analysis. Compare your performance at the touch of a button! - Fully customize your Torqeedo app to your engine thanks to simple calibrations and make it as individual as you are. The Torqeedo App is developed by c.technology. We provide easy-to-use, reliable and high-performance real-time ingestion, hosting, processing and analysis of your powersport vehicle data. And all this via different apps as well as an API that is easy to use, offers flexible additional services and makes data management a breeze. For enthusiasts and professionals. Developed in Switzerland.

Screenshots

Anchor Pro4 screens
Torqeedo TorqView4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Anchor Pro at 4.8 against Torqeedo TorqView's 3.0. Anchor Pro also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 50%) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 2). Torqeedo TorqView's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.2). On price, update cadence, 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. Torqeedo TorqView asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Anchor Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anchor Pro has 3.6K ratings behind it against 2, 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 50% of Torqeedo TorqView's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Anchor Pro versus Torqeedo TorqView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnchor ProTorqeedo TorqView
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.6K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews79.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.6K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.215.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIdeaBoys GmbHTorqeedo

Customer experience

Anchor Pro

All ratings3,496 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews181 reviews
Positive79.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative17.7%

Torqeedo TorqView

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Torqeedo TorqView

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

Torqeedo TorqView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Anchor Pro free?
Anchor Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Torqeedo TorqView free?
Torqeedo TorqView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Anchor Pro or Torqeedo TorqView?
Anchor Pro is rated higher. Anchor Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Torqeedo TorqView averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Anchor Pro or Torqeedo TorqView have ads?
Neither Anchor Pro nor Torqeedo TorqView shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anchor Pro or Torqeedo TorqView?
Anchor Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Torqeedo TorqView every 2 months. Most recently, Anchor Pro was updated on November 2, 2026 and Torqeedo TorqView on November 3, 2026.

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