# Anchor Alarm & Remote vs Doyle Guides

The clearest difference is rating: Anchor Alarm & Remote at 4.8 against Doyle Guides's 4.4. Anchor Alarm & Remote also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 60%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Anchor Alarm & Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Doyle Guides sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Anchor Alarm & Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 51 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Anchor Alarm & Remote's written reviews are positive against 60% of Doyle Guides's.

Anchor Alarm & Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Doyle Guides every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anchor Alarm & Remote | Doyle Guides |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-alarm-and-remote-hooked/id1666392079/reviews)** | [4.4 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doyle-guides/id6466621237/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | **90.6% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kylee Davis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666392081) | [Chris Doyle Publishing Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707528206) |

## What reviewers say

### Anchor Alarm & Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-alarm-and-remote-hooked/id1666392079)

This app acts as a digital anchor watch, alerting you if your boat drifts beyond a set perimeter. It offers real-time tracking, remote control of your anchor session, and historical data analysis. Enjoy peace of mind while on or off deck, with battery-efficient operation and smart connectivity options.

**Highlights:** Real-time boat tracking, Remote anchor session control, Historical anchor session review, Customizable alarm settings, Share boat position with others, Connects to chart plotter for GPS data, Energy-efficient battery usage, Intelligent GPS signal filtering

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hooked Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Hooked Essential (Yearly) | $4.99 | per year |
| Hooked Premium (Yearly) | $17.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Remote monitoring is awesome
- 🚀 Improves reliability constantly
- 🤝 Responsive developers
- 🛰️ Seamless Apple device connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional GPS lock issues
- 🐛 Some room for improvement
- 🐛 Connection interruptions
- 🐛 Lack of reliability
- 🐛 False alarms

**Reported bugs**

- Occasionally struggles with losing GPS lock
- iPad built-in GPS sometimes doesn't update
- Some interruptions of connection
- Bug causing incorrect longitude value and app crash
- Seems to only paint the swing on the map sometimes

**Requested features**

- Compatibility with Android
- Apple Watch app
- Ability to share remote monitoring with other Apple IDs
- Ability to form non-circular swing areas (e.g., pie slice, freeform)
- NMEA live wind data integration


### Doyle Guides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doyle-guides/id6466621237)

Access comprehensive sailing guides for the southern Caribbean, featuring nautical charts, regulations, services, and points of interest. The app offers an interactive map with user-generated comments and corrections, all free to use. In-app purchases provide access to detailed guide book content.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive sailing guides, Nautical charts and navigation, Interactive satellite map, 3000+ points of interest database, User comments and corrections, Island-specific content bundles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trinidad & Tobago - 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Martinique Sailing Guide | $19.99 | per month |
| St. Lucia Sailing Guide | $19.99 | per month |
| St. Vincent Sailing Guide | $19.99 | per month |
| Grenada Package - 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| Trinidad Tobago Sailing Guide | $19.99 | per year |
| Martinique Sailing Guide | $24.99 | per year |
| St. Lucia Sailing Guide | $24.99 | per year |
| St. Vincent Sailing Guide | $24.99 | per year |
| Grenada Package - 12 months | $24.99 | per year |
| Southern Leeward Sailing Guide | $24.99 | per month |
| Northern Leeward Sailing Guide | $24.99 | per month |
| Windward Islands Guide | $29.99 | per month |
| BVI Cruising Guide | $29.99 | per year |
| Windward Islands Guide | $39.99 | per year |
| Virgin Islands Cruising Guide | $39.99 | per year |
| Leeward Islands Sailing Guide | $39.99 | per month |
| Leeward Islands Sailing Guide | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anchor Alarm & Remote free?

Anchor Alarm & Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Doyle Guides free?

Doyle Guides is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Anchor Alarm & Remote or Doyle Guides?

Anchor Alarm & Remote is rated higher. Anchor Alarm & Remote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Doyle Guides averages 4.4 from 51 ratings.

### Do Anchor Alarm & Remote or Doyle Guides have ads?

Neither Anchor Alarm & Remote nor Doyle Guides shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Anchor Alarm & Remote or Doyle Guides?

Anchor Alarm & Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Doyle Guides every 5 weeks. Most recently, Anchor Alarm & Remote was updated on October 30, 2026 and Doyle Guides on October 30, 2026.

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