Comparison

RayRemote vs Anchor Alarm & Remote

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

Head to head
About

RayRemote

This app turns your iPhone into a virtual remote keypad for Raymarine multifunction displays. Control MFD functions with a full-screen keypad and a virtual uni-controller for menu navigation. It also offers a viewing mode to mirror your MFD's display.

Highlights
  • Virtual remote keypad
  • MFD function control
  • Full-screen keypad
  • Virtual uni-controller
  • Display mirroring mode
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
Features
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About RayRemote RayRemote transforms your iphone into a virtual remote keypad for Raymarine multifunction displays. iOS Devices = Best performance achieved on iPhone 3GS or better and iPad 2 or better. Multi-Functional Display software requirement – v 3.15 or later. Compatible displays (MFDs) – e, c, ES, Axiom RayRemote emulates the keypad of Raymarine c-Series and e-Series displays, giving you control of all the MFD functions with large full screen keypad. The virtual uni-controller lets you rotate through menus and make menu adjustments effortlessly. The app also provides a viewing mode, which mirrors the MFD’s display. To use this app please upgrade your Raymarine c-Series or e-Series Multi-Functional Display to software version 3.15 or later. Software upgrades are available for free at www.raymarine.com/support. Note - RayRemote will also run on iPad, though it is primarily intended for iPhone. Getting Started Download the RayRemote app, and install it on your device. Next, connect to your Multifunction Display via Wi-Fi (see MFD operators manual for Wi-Fi setup details). When the Wi-Fi connection is established, launch the app. You should now see the same image on your mobile device as you do on your MFD. Simply touch the screen and a button will appear to switch to remote control mode. Note - autopilot activation/deactivation is not possible via a mobile device.

About

Anchor Alarm & Remote

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
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Let's Hook Your Boat Down! Hooked is your trusty digital anchor watch. It keeps a sharp eye on your boat's position, sounding the alarm if it drifts beyond your comfort zone. Enjoy the same peace of mind whether you're on deck or ashore, without draining your device's battery. Key Features: * Real-time Tracking: Watch your boat's movements like a hawk. Colorful trails make it easy to see where you've been. * Remote Command Center: Control your anchor session from anywhere with an internet connection. Pause, adjust, or relocate your session with ease – it's all up to you. * History Buff: Review past anchor sessions to analyze your boating patterns. * Customization Galore: Tailor Hooked to your preferences. Adjust units, track appearance, and even the alarm volume. * Share the Love: Let friends and family keep an eye on your boat too. * Smart Connectivity: Hooked plays nice with other devices. Connect to your chart plotter for more accurate GPS data and to view depth and wind speed. * Energy Efficient: Hooked is designed to be gentle on your device's battery, ensuring it lasts as long as you need it. * GPS Savvy: Hooked intelligently filters out unreliable GPS signals, preventing false alarms. * Low Battery Alert: Never be caught off guard. Hooked warns you when your device is running low. Note: Remote monitoring requires two Hooked-equipped devices with internet access and a Hooked Premium subscription for the boat-based device. For a cheaper option you can also subscribe to Hooked Essential which enables remote notifications (comparable to Anchor Pro’s “Anchor Premium”). Ready to drop anchor with confidence? Hooked is your go-to companion for worry-free boating. Privacy Policy: https://hookedanchor.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://hookedanchor.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

RayRemote1 screens
Anchor Alarm & Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Anchor Alarm & Remote at 91% against RayRemote's 14%. Anchor Alarm & Remote also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). RayRemote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume and 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

Both are free to download. Anchor Alarm & Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RayRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Anchor Alarm & Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 67 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of RayRemote's written reviews are positive against 91% of Anchor Alarm & Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RayRemote ships an update every 4 months, Anchor Alarm & Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RayRemote versus Anchor Alarm & Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRayRemoteAnchor Alarm & Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (31 ratings)4.8 (67 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews90.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3167 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaymarine UK LimitedKylee Davis

Customer experience

RayRemote

All ratings31 ratings
Positive22.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative74.2%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

Anchor Alarm & Remote

All ratings67 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative2.4%

Bugs and requests

RayRemote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Anchor Alarm & Remote

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 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
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  • Difficulty finding the drop anchor button

Requested features

11 requests
  • 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
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  • Support for Garmin GPSMAP plotters
  • Graphics based on GPS when no internet
  • Cached graphics when offline
  • Apple Watch support to set, pause, stop
  • Alarm if GPS fails to update
  • Support for NMEA connection to Vesper Cortex

In-app purchases

None

RayRemote

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Anchor Alarm & Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Hooked Premium (Monthly)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Hooked Essential (Yearly)$4.991 Year
  • Hooked Premium (Yearly)1 Month trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is RayRemote free?
RayRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anchor Alarm & Remote free?
Anchor Alarm & Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RayRemote or Anchor Alarm & Remote?
Anchor Alarm & Remote is rated higher. RayRemote averages 1.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Anchor Alarm & Remote averages 4.8 from 67 ratings.
Do RayRemote or Anchor Alarm & Remote have ads?
Neither RayRemote nor Anchor Alarm & Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RayRemote or Anchor Alarm & Remote?
RayRemote ships an update every 4 months, and Anchor Alarm & Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, RayRemote was updated on November 1, 2026 and Anchor Alarm & Remote on November 3, 2026.

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