Comparison

Ankoradar vs NauticalDashboard

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

Head to head
About

Ankoradar

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Ankoradar is for helping boats commanders to anchor without concerns. The app uses commercial trackers, available online, to check that the anchor doesn’t drag while the boat is anchored. There is many app on the market able to watch the boat position but no one is able to really track the anchor. How does it work:- the app allows users registering the tracker on our tracking platform. After the logging-in the the user is able to draw a small fence to keep tab the anchor position. If the anchor move , out of the fence, the app alarm warns the commander that the situation is getting dangerous because the anchor is dragging.

About

NauticalDashboard

Navigate your boating adventures with real-time speed, compass, and inclinometer data. Log your trips, relive them on a map, and customize your dashboard for a safer and more enjoyable journey on the water.

Highlights
  • Real-time speedometer
  • Anchor alert system
  • Detailed trip log
  • Clinometer for boat angle
  • Digital compass
  • Customizable dashboard layout
Features
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Ahoy, adventurers! Meet NauticalDashboard, your ultimate companion for every boating journey. Whether you're cruising serene waters or navigating thrilling waves, this app is designed to make your trips smoother, safer, and more enjoyable. With NauticalDashboard, you can access an array of handy instruments right at your fingertips. Display real-time information like your speed, compass direction, and even the angle of your boat using the inclinometer. Want to keep track of your travels? The trip log ensures you never lose those memorable moments. But it doesn’t stop there! Relive your adventures anytime by looking back at your boat trips and viewing them on a map. Customize the dashboard to suit your needs—choose the instruments most relevant to you and create a layout that feels just right. Set sail with confidence, knowing that NauticalDashboard has everything you need to navigate your journey your way. Features: Speedometer: Keep track of your speed accurately, ideal for your boat trip Anchor alert: Monitor anchor dragging and set alarm based on a given safe range radius Trip Log: Track your trips, including distance, time, speed and route. Import and export trips Clinometer: Gain insight into the heel your sailboat has while sailing Compass: Find your way with a reliable digital compass If you have a sailboat or are a big fan of sailing, need an anchor alarm or a boat trip log then this app should not be missing on your phone. Do you still have an old phone that you do not use? then with the Nautical Dashboard app it can serve as a good alternative to expensive nautical instruments such as a speedometer, realtime speedchart, clinometer or your boat trip tracker. Supported languages: English, Spanish, French and Dutch

Screenshots

Ankoradar4 screens
NauticalDashboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ankoradar at 13.0 against NauticalDashboard's 15.6. On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ankoradar ships an update every 6 days, NauticalDashboard every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Ankoradar versus NauticalDashboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnkoradarNauticalDashboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (25 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developergianluigi terzoloWilko Thomassen

In-app purchases

None

Ankoradar

No in-app purchases

None

NauticalDashboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ankoradar free?
Ankoradar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NauticalDashboard free?
NauticalDashboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ankoradar or NauticalDashboard have ads?
Neither Ankoradar nor NauticalDashboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ankoradar or NauticalDashboard?
Ankoradar ships an update every 6 days, and NauticalDashboard every 5 days. Most recently, Ankoradar was updated on October 6, 2026 and NauticalDashboard on October 24, 2026.

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