Comparison

Anchor Basic vs RouteNote for iPad

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

Head to head
About

Anchor Basic

This app provides a reliable anchor alarm for boats, offering drift warnings and low battery alerts. Users can pause the alarm and resume monitoring later, or set the anchor by current location, bearing, and distance. It also allows remote monitoring of other users' Anchor Plus alarms.

Highlights
  • Drift warning alerts
  • Low battery alarms
  • Pause and resume alarm function
  • Set anchor by location, bearing, or distance
  • Remote monitoring of Anchor Plus alarms
Features
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A fully functional anchor alarm designed for iPhone & iPad.  - Simple and reliable with user selectable units, drift warning and low battery alarms.  - Pause the alarm and take your device with you; simply continue drift monitoring when you return.  - Set the anchor at the current location or a bearing & distance to the anchor. - Use Anchor Basic to remotely monitor Anchor Plus. Go ashore for dinner and monitor your friends Anchor Plus alarm using Anchor Basic. - If you like this version, try Anchor Plus with a host of additional features

About

RouteNote for iPad

Features
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RouteNote for iPad - Track Delivery Routes Like a Pro! Power up your delivery, sales, or outdoor adventures with RouteNote for iPad! Designed for Amazon Flex drivers, couriers, and explorers, this free GPS logger makes route tracking, note-taking, and planning seamless on iPad’s stunning display. Track smarter, deliver faster! Key Features • One-Tap Tracking: Record routes instantly with high-precision GPS. • Multi-Log Display: View past routes and notes alongside your current path on a large screen. • Notes & Photos: Pin locations with notes or photos for quick reference. • Route Planning: Create delivery areas or travel plans in advance. • Area Stats & Stop Timer: Count pins in an area or track idle time during deliveries. • Route Sharing: Export/import routes via GPX/JSON or share via AirDrop. • Arrival Alerts: Get audio notifications when approaching saved locations. • Ad-Free Experience: Work without distractions. • 9 Pin Types: Customize logs with extra pin options. • Advanced Maps: Switch between 2D, 3D, or satellite views. • Text Search: Filter pins by keywords in notes. • Route Management: Merge routes, compress data, or load from folders. • Camera Zoom & Address Editing: Enhance notes with precision. • Making Area for City, State, etc automatically Who’s It For? • Amazon Flex drivers, couriers, and postal workers optimizing delivery routes. • Sales professionals managing client visits on iPad. • Hikers and travelers capturing journeys with stunning clarity. Simple. Intuitive. Built for iPad. Join thousands of pros using RouteNote! Download now for free and take your route tracking to the next level! Note • Uses iPad’s built-in GPS (Cellular models only). Wi-Fi models require external GPS devices. • Accuracy may vary indoors or in urban areas with tall buildings. • Route planning uses iOS MKDirections, which may not be available in some regions. Terms of Use: http://zekoo2017.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-6.html

Screenshots

Anchor Basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RouteNote for iPad at Free against Anchor Basic's $0.99. RouteNote for iPad also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Anchor Basic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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

RouteNote for iPad is free to download; Anchor Basic costs $0.99 up front. RouteNote for iPad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Anchor Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anchor Basic ships an update every 2 months, RouteNote for iPad every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Anchor Basic versus RouteNote for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnchor BasicRouteNote for iPad
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoy CadmanYUKARI KIKUCHI

In-app purchases

None

Anchor Basic

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RouteNote for iPad

Subscriptions2
  • Route recording iPad(1month)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Route recording iPad(3month)7 Days trial$27.493 Months

Questions

Is Anchor Basic free?
Anchor Basic costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RouteNote for iPad free?
RouteNote for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Anchor Basic or RouteNote for iPad have ads?
Neither Anchor Basic nor RouteNote for iPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anchor Basic or RouteNote for iPad?
Anchor Basic ships an update every 2 months, and RouteNote for iPad every 10 days. Most recently, Anchor Basic was updated on September 21, 2026 and RouteNote for iPad on September 20, 2026.

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