Comparison

Anchor Pro vs SeaHours

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

SeaHours

Track your sea time and earnings with this practical logbook. Organize trips, manage vessels, and gain insights into your career progression and income trends. Upgrade for advanced analytics and export options.

Highlights
  • Log sea days with vessel and role details
  • Track base pay and tips per trip
  • Manage vessels and review trip history
  • View income and sea-day summaries
  • Add prior qualifying sea service (Pro)
  • License progress tracking (Pro)
  • CSV and PDF exports (Pro)
Features
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SeaHours is a practical sea log and income tracker for working captains and mates. Log every trip, see what you earned, and keep your career totals organized—whether you are building sea time for a license upgrade or simply want a clear picture of your season. BUILT FOR LIFE ON THE WATER • Log sea days with vessel, role (captain, mate, deckhand, engineer, and more), and waters type (near coastal, inland, ocean, Great Lakes, and more) • Track base pay plus cash, card, and other tips on each trip • Manage the vessels you work on and review recent trips from your home dashboard • See income and sea-day summaries for the week, month, and year ORGANIZE YOUR CAREER • Keep sea days and vessels in one app instead of scattered notes or spreadsheets • Add prior qualifying sea service from before you started using SeaHours (Pro) • Tap into financial summaries to understand how your income is trending over time SEA PRO — OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION Upgrade to Sea Pro when you want the full toolkit: • Unlimited vessels and sea day entries (free plan includes one vessel and up to 30 entries) • Full analytics: sea days by vessel, role, and month with trend charts • Drill-down metrics for detailed sea-time breakdowns • License progress tracking toward common USCG milestones (OUPV / 6-Pack, Master 25 / 50 / 100 GRT) • CSV and PDF exports for renewals, employers, or your own records • Income comparisons across all vessels Start free and upgrade only if you need more capacity, deeper analytics, or exports. Subscription details and pricing are shown in the app at purchase. IMPORTANT — LICENSE & SEA SERVICE SeaHours helps you organize and summarize the sea service you log. License progress uses simplified rules and placeholders based on common USCG-oriented milestones. It is not an official Coast Guard or National Maritime Center system and does not replace NVIC guidance, your own record-keeping, or professional licensing advice. Always verify current requirements with official sources before applying for or renewing a credential. ACCOUNT & PRIVACY Sign in with email to sync your data securely. An account is required to use the app. Questions or feedback: www.seahours.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.seahours.com/privacy

Screenshots

Anchor Pro4 screens
SeaHours4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Anchor Pro at 3.6K against SeaHours's 2. SeaHours's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 and SeaHours sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SeaHours holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. 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 100% of SeaHours's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Anchor Pro versus SeaHours: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnchor ProSeaHours
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.6K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.6K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIdeaBoys GmbHMitchel Dupuie

Customer experience

Anchor Pro

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

SeaHours

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

SeaHours

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Anchor Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Anchor Premium7 Days trial$6.991 Year
2 purchases

SeaHours

Subscriptions2
  • seahours pro monthly$3.991 Month
  • seahours pro annually$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Anchor Pro free?
Anchor Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SeaHours free?
SeaHours is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Anchor Pro or SeaHours?
SeaHours is rated higher. Anchor Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while SeaHours averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Anchor Pro or SeaHours have ads?
Neither Anchor Pro nor SeaHours shows ads.

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