Anchor Captain vs Dockcast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Anchor Captain
This app connects boat owners with captains to offer charter experiences. Captains can manage bookings, upload credentials, communicate with guests, and track earnings. It facilitates luxury yacht charters, party boat rentals, and more.
- Manage charter bookings
- Upload captain credentials
- Communicate with guests
- Track earnings
- Submit boarding checklists
- Add boat photos
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Anchor provides charter experiences on boats that must meet the minimum mechanical maintenance standards and covered by industry-leading insurance. Offerings include luxury yacht charters, party boat rentals, cruising, and more. Start making money with Anchor or expand the reach of your captaining business. Anchor introduces you to private boat owners, other like-minded Captains, and more. From the app you can: • Stay organized and manage your upcoming charters independently • Upload your captain credentials, and add your license and experience (we accept both USCG and RYA Certifications!) • Easily contact your charter guests • Add photos of the boat, upload fuel receipts for reimbursement, and more • Seamlessly work and submit your pre and post boarding charter checklists • Keep track of your total earnings • Receive timely reminders based on your upcoming charter schedule
Dockcast
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Dockcast is a modern platform designed to help boat owners, marina operators, and marine enthusiasts discover and connect with verified docks and marina spaces quickly and easily. Users can browse available docking locations, compare pricing and amenities, view slip details, and communicate directly with dock owners through a seamless and user-friendly experience. Whether you're searching for a temporary docking spot, a long-term marina solution, or a safe place to anchor your vessel, Dockcast simplifies the entire process with transparent information and secure communication tools. The platform focuses on convenience, reliability, and accessibility, making dock discovery and booking faster than ever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dockcast at every 2 weeks against Anchor Captain's every 2 months. Anchor Captain's advantage is iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Anchor Captain ships an update every 2 months, Dockcast every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Anchor Captain | Dockcast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Anchor Technologies, LLC | Asa Ithier |
In-app purchases
Anchor Captain
No in-app purchases
Dockcast
No in-app purchases









