Anchor Pro vs Skyhawk Oversea
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Skyhawk Oversea
Monitor your boat's location, security, and environmental conditions remotely. Receive alerts for potential risks like leaks, unauthorized access, and extreme temperatures to ensure your vessel is always safe and ready.
- Real-time boat location tracking
- Bilge pump and water level monitoring
- Temperature and humidity alerts
- Unauthorized entry and motion detection
- Battery and shore power status
- Customizable response teams and alert delivery
- Device health monitoring
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The software for the Skyhawk Oversea Boat Monitoring System, the Skyhawk Oversea app puts all you need to monitor your boat for at your fingertips. The app leverages the unique capabilities of the Oversea hardware, allowing for the first time worry-free year-round boat monitoring. Recognized as a breakthrough in boat monitoring by leading boating experts, Skyhawk Oversea was awarded the Innovation Award for Consumer Electronics and Mobile Apps at the 2024 Miami International Boat Show KNOW WHERE YOUR BOAT IS ON DEMAND, INDOORS OR OUTDOORS Connecting with your Oversea Hub, the Skyhawk Oversea app allows you to request your boat’s location at any time. Using a combination of GPS and other location finding methods, the app can tell you where your boat is whether its in a storage facility, on a trailer or in the water. Set your desired ideal geofencing parameters, alert frequency, and location resolution and more. GET EARLY WARNINGS OF POTENTIAL RISKS TO YOUR BOAT Oversea provides several sensors which help you guard against potential immediate and long-term risks to your boat. The bilge monitoring feature tracks the frequency and duration of bilge pump operations, alerting you to leaks that might sink your boat. The sound monitor listens for loud alarms, like a smoke alarm, so you can react immediately. The temperature, humidity and high water sensor alerts you if the bilge water level gets too high or if temperature and humidity gets too high. GUARD AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED USE AND THEFT The Oversea app tracks Oversea entry sensors and motion sensors and immediately alerts you in the event that someone has opened a door or cabinet they shouldn’t have, or if there is someone in or on your boat. ENSURE YOUR BOAT IS READY TO GO Using the Oversea battery and shore power sensors, the Oversea app will help you make sure your boat battery is fully charged so there are no unexpected hiccups when you go to take the boat out. The shore power sensor makes sure your boat is recharging when you expect it to be. BUILD YOUR RESPONSE TEAM Using the Oversea app, you can designate for each device (Hub and Sensors) which people should get alerts for any given situation. You can get alerts on the app, by push notification, emails or SMS texts. MANAGE YOUR OVERSEA DEVICES The Oversea app monitors the health of each sensor and hub, ensuring that the device is connected and warning you if device battery voltage gets low. For some sensors, you can use the app to configure sensitivity, alert thresholds and more. MONITOR ALL YEAR ROUND Since Oversea is the only boat monitoring system that has its own power for at least a year – the Hub is rated for 1-2 years and the sensors for at least 5 years – you can use the app to monitor your boat at all time during the year, no matter where it is and whether its in active use or not. MONITOR ONE BOAT OR MANY If you have multiple boats, you can track them all within the Oversea app. If your boats are close to each other, you can use a single Hub to track all sensors while maintaining a boat-specific view for each individual sensor. Currently available for monitoring within the United States only. Monitoring and location services are available when both you and your boat are within cellular signal range; alerts are queued so if you or your boat travel outside cellular range, you will receive the alerts when both are back in range. Skyhawk Oversea is made by Skyhawk, the leader in battery-powered remote monitoring solutions. For more information on Oversea, visit oversea.boats
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Anchor Pro at 4.8 against Skyhawk Oversea's 4.0. Anchor Pro also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). Skyhawk Oversea's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 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
Both are free to download. Anchor Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year. Skyhawk Oversea asks for nothing beyond the download.
Anchor Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anchor Pro has 3.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Anchor Pro ships an update every 2 months, Skyhawk Oversea every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Anchor Pro | Skyhawk Oversea |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.6K ratings) — better | 4.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IdeaBoys GmbH | Pica Product Development, LLC |
Customer experience
Anchor Pro
Skyhawk Oversea
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
Skyhawk Oversea
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Anchor Pro
- Anchor Premium7 Days trial$6.991 Year
Skyhawk Oversea
No in-app purchases









