Comparison

My Position App vs Ankerwache Pro

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

Head to head
About

My Position App

This app helps you quickly determine your current altitude and position on Earth. Define a target to see your distance and direction remaining, using a rhumb line for consistent bearing. It operates offline and conserves battery by not tracking your position in the background.

Highlights
  • Real-time altitude and position
  • Target distance and direction
  • Rhumb line navigation
  • Offline functionality
  • Compass rose bearing
  • Favorite targets list
  • Map and email position
Features
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Quickly see where and how high you are on earth. If you define a target you can see how far you still have to go and in which direction. It uses the a constant angle on a so called rhumb line or loxodrome, so it is not necessary to constantly adjust your bearing (as you would have to on the shortest path on a orthodrome) This application is intended for a quick lookup without tracking your position in the background over time in order to save battery power. It works completely offline and can be safely used while roaming. More features: - see the bearing to your target on a compass rose - keep a list of your favorite targets - switch between metric and imperial units - open the map and email your position - search the GeoNames database for targets - display of the current speed

About

Ankerwache Pro

This app provides a reliable anchor alarm and management system for recreational boaters. It monitors your position to alert you of drift, allowing for safe nights at anchor. You can also save, share, and discover anchorages with other users.

Highlights
  • Reliable anchor alarm with drift detection
  • Save and manage anchorages with details
  • Rate, share, and discover anchorages
  • Mirror mode for multi-device monitoring
  • Apple Watch app for wrist alerts
  • Live status on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island
Features
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The anchor alarm for skippers and crew. This app combines an anchor alarm with anchor management in a simple and intuitive solution for recreational boats. Hi! I’m Frank – sailor, developer, and technology enthusiast. For over 25 years, I’ve spent my time both on the water and in front of a screen. From this experience, an anchor alarm was created that truly supports skippers and crews in everyday use – reliable, clear, and without unnecessary complexity. The idea: a practical app for recreational boats that helps you keep track of your anchorages and increases safety on board. No overloaded feature set, no complicated menus – just what you really need when anchoring. The anchor alarm supports you during your anchoring experience: • Safe nights at anchor: The anchor alarm monitors your position and reliably warns you in case of drift. • Mirror mode: Monitor the anchor alarm simultaneously on multiple devices. • Apple Watch app: Anchor status and alarms directly on your wrist. • Live status: Active anchor alarm visible on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. • Save and manage anchorages: With additional information such as water depth or special experiences. • Rate, share, and discover anchorages: Exchange experiences with other skippers. Let’s make anchoring safer and smarter together. Thank you for taking a look at my anchor alarm – I wish you many safe and unforgettable moments on the water! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.ankerwache.info/datenschutzerklarung/

Screenshots

My Position App4 screens
Ankerwache Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ankerwache Pro at 100% against My Position App's 11%. Ankerwache Pro also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 months). My Position App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On ads 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

Ankerwache Pro is free to download; My Position App costs $0.99 up front. Ankerwache Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. My Position App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Position App ships an update every 6 months, Ankerwache Pro every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
My Position App versus Ankerwache Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Position AppAnkerwache Pro
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiet JonasFrank Urbanowitz

Customer experience

My Position App

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

Ankerwache Pro

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

My Position App

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Ankerwache Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Buy$17.99

Questions

Is My Position App free?
My Position App costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ankerwache Pro free?
Ankerwache Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My Position App or Ankerwache Pro have ads?
Neither My Position App nor Ankerwache Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Position App or Ankerwache Pro?
My Position App ships an update every 6 months, and Ankerwache Pro every 6 days. Most recently, My Position App was updated on October 27, 2026 and Ankerwache Pro on October 16, 2026.

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