# Anchor Pro vs PredictWind Tracker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Anchor Pro at 3.5K against PredictWind Tracker's 6. PredictWind Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Anchor Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year and PredictWind Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Anchor Pro against 4.8 for PredictWind Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anchor Pro has 3.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Anchor Pro ships an update every 2 months, PredictWind Tracker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anchor Pro | PredictWind Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-pro/id1445476850/reviews) | [4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-tracker/id6480428437/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IdeaBoys GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578331665) | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### PredictWind Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-tracker/id6480428437)

Automatically update your personalized GPS tracking page for real-time location sharing. Ideal for boaters, it allows friends and family to monitor your position and route with weather or satellite maps. Link to add blogs and videos for a permanent record of your journey.

**Highlights:** Automatic GPS tracking updates, Real-time location sharing, Weather and satellite map overlays, Add blogs and video links, Personalized tracking page

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PredictWind Tracker 1 Month | $49.00 | per month |
| PredictWind Tracker 3 Months | $99.00 | per 3 months |
| PredictWind Tracker 12 Months | $249.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anchor Pro free?

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

### Is PredictWind Tracker free?

PredictWind Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Anchor Pro or PredictWind Tracker?

Anchor Pro and PredictWind Tracker are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.5K and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do Anchor Pro or PredictWind Tracker have ads?

Neither Anchor Pro nor PredictWind Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Anchor Pro or PredictWind Tracker?

Anchor Pro ships an update every 2 months, and PredictWind Tracker every 6 weeks. Most recently, Anchor Pro was updated on October 4, 2026 and PredictWind Tracker on September 17, 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.*