Comparison

Anchor Pro vs ETA Passenger

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

ETA Passenger

Features
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Description : ETA Passenger is a minimalist app designed for passengers. Enter your destination, start your trip, and keep only the essential information on screen: remaining time, estimated arrival time, and remaining distance. No map, no turn-by-turn navigation, no clutter. The app is ideal in a car, taxi, ride-hailing trip, or carpool when you simply want to know when you will arrive. Features: Clear remaining time Estimated arrival time Remaining distance Background tracking Persistent trip notification Live Activities and Dynamic Island support on compatible iOS versions Recent trip history Favorites and pinned destinations Light and dark mode Kilometer or mile units ETA precision levels ETA Passenger uses your location only to calculate the remaining time to your destination. The app does not display maps and does not provide turn-by-turn navigation. Perfect for: car passengers daily commutes taxis and ride-hailing carpools business trips important appointments ETA Passenger helps answer one simple question: “How long until I arrive?” Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ETA, arrival time, remaining time, remaining distance, passenger, car trip, trip tracking, estimated arrival, GPS passenger, taxi, ride hailing, carpool, trip notification, driving ETA, arrival estimate, Live Activity, Dynamic Island

Screenshots

Anchor Pro4 screens
ETA Passenger4 screens

Verdict

The call

Anchor Pro and ETA Passenger are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 ETA Passenger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Anchor Pro versus ETA Passenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnchor ProETA Passenger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIdeaBoys GmbHTheo Vankoekelberg

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

ETA Passenger

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

ETA Passenger

Subscriptions1
  • ETA Passenger Premium$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • ETA Passenger Premium$22.99

Questions

Is Anchor Pro free?
Anchor Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ETA Passenger free?
ETA Passenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Anchor Pro or ETA Passenger have ads?
Neither Anchor Pro nor ETA Passenger shows ads.

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