Comparison

Anchor Operating System vs InstaTBH

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Anchor Operating System

This utility app enables staff to scan guest tickets using their device's camera. It quickly verifies if a ticket is valid or invalid for entry. Designed for efficient event and cruise management.

Highlights
  • Ticket scanning via camera
  • Valid/invalid ticket verification
  • Event and cruise staff tool
  • Real-time scanning
Features
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At Hornblower Cruises & Events, our promise to you is memories that last a lifetime and feelings that bring a smile to your face for years to come. We cherish every new person who joins us on one of our yachts, and are thrilled to welcome back customers who return year after year. Come onboard with us and enjoy the wind in your hair, the salty, fresh smell of the ocean all around you, and stunning coastal views. Our mobile application allows our staff at the Dock to be able to scan tickets for our guests. This app uses the camera to quickly decipher if one of our wonderful guests has a valid or invalid ticket.

About

InstaTBH

Features
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The TBH300 EMS Kit app provides a step-by-step process for pairing the TBH300 thermostat with the supplied occupancy and door/window sensors via BLE. The app allows the installer to create multiple profiles per property that can be customized per room type. The app also allows the installer to easily duplicate profiles and room types and can pre-pair each kit prior to on-property installation. The app gives you the ability to manage your TBH300 EMS Kit thermostats from anywhere, anytime. No WIFI? No Problem. The TBH300’s proprietary network communication protocol leverages Zigbee to communicate with the paired sensors in the room, ensuring that your thermostats and connected sensors are always online.

Screenshots

Anchor Operating System4 screens
InstaTBH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Anchor Operating System at every 9 days against InstaTBH's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anchor Operating System ships an update every 9 days, InstaTBH every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Anchor Operating System versus InstaTBH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnchor Operating SystemInstaTBH
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size353 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHornblower Cruises & EventsUniversal Electronics Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Anchor Operating System

No in-app purchases

None

InstaTBH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Anchor Operating System free?
Anchor Operating System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is InstaTBH free?
InstaTBH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Anchor Operating System or InstaTBH have ads?
Neither Anchor Operating System nor InstaTBH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anchor Operating System or InstaTBH?
Anchor Operating System ships an update every 9 days, and InstaTBH every 6 months. Most recently, Anchor Operating System was updated on October 29, 2026 and InstaTBH on October 27, 2026.

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