Anchor Pro vs BerthRight
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.
BerthRight
This system modernizes marina operations for managers and simplifies slip booking for boaters. It offers features like drag-and-drop dock maps, integrated payments, and automated communications for marinas, while boaters can easily find, reserve, and pay for slips.
- White-label marina branding
- Drag-and-drop dock maps
- Integrated payment processing
- Walk-up point-of-sale
- Automated SMS/email confirmations
- Live camera feeds of docks
- Multi-marina account management
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The modern operating system for marinas — and the easiest way for boaters to book a slip.BerthRight brings marina slip management into the present. Whether you run a 30-slip family marina or a multi-location operation, BerthRight replaces clipboards, spreadsheets, and dated dock software with one fast, mobile-first platform that works the way you actually run your business.For boaters, it's the simplest way to find a slip, reserve it, pay for it, and check in — all from your phone.FOR MARINA OPERATORS White-label your marina — Your brand, your domain, your customer experience. BerthRight runs under your name, not ours. Custom logos, colors, and a dedicated subdomain make every interaction feel like your own app. Slip & reservation management — Drag-and-drop dock maps, real-time availability, seasonal contracts, and transient bookings in one view. Integrated payments — Stripe-powered billing for deposits, dockage, electric metering, and recurring seasonal invoices. Funds hit your account, not a middleman's. Walk-up POS — Sell fuel, ice, bait, merch, and services right from the dock with the same system that runs your slips. Automated communications — SMS and email confirmations, arrival reminders, and overdue notices via Twilio and Mailjet. Less time on the phone, more time on the water. Camera feeds & dock awareness — Live Cloudflare Stream video of your docks, viewable from anywhere. Multi-tenant architecture — Operate multiple marinas under one account, each with isolated data, branding, and reporting. FOR BOATERS Find slips fast — Search by location, length, beam, draft, and amenities. See real-time availability across every BerthRight marina. Book in seconds — Reserve transient or seasonal slips with secure payment, instant confirmation, and itinerary-friendly date controls. Manage your stay — Check in, extend, message the dockmaster, and pay incidentals — all from your phone. Saved boats & payment methods — One profile, every marina. BUILT ON A MODERN STACKBerthRight is engineered on Next.js 14, PostgreSQL, and a Cloudflare-backed edge — the same kind of infrastructure that powers the best consumer apps you use every day. That means it loads fast, stays online during peak season, and updates without disrupting your operation. We ship improvements weekly, not yearly.WHO IT'S FORMarinas, yacht clubs, boatyards, and dock operators who are tired of being locked into legacy software with five-figure setup fees, clunky interfaces, and revenue-share fee grabs. Boaters who want booking to feel as easy as a hotel app.GET STARTEDMarina operators: visit berthright.com to schedule a demo and onboard your facility. Boaters: download the app, create a free account, and start booking.Questions? support@berthright.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BerthRight at none against Anchor Pro's 1. BerthRight also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). Anchor Pro's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 1). 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. BerthRight asks for nothing beyond the download.
BerthRight holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anchor Pro has 3.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Anchor Pro | BerthRight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.5K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 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 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IdeaBoys GmbH | Jet Drive Exchange |
Customer experience
Anchor Pro
BerthRight
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
BerthRight
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Anchor Pro
- Anchor Premium7 Days trial$6.991 Year
BerthRight
No in-app purchases









