# RayControl vs Anchor Alarm / Watch

The clearest difference is rating: Anchor Alarm / Watch at 4.7 against RayControl's 3.3. Anchor Alarm / Watch also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (815 vs 7). RayControl's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Anchor Alarm / Watch sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. RayControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

Anchor Alarm / Watch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anchor Alarm / Watch has 815 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of RayControl's written reviews are positive against 55% of Anchor Alarm / Watch's.

RayControl ships an update every 16 months, Anchor Alarm / Watch fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RayControl | Anchor Alarm / Watch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raycontrol/id523576941/reviews) | **[4.7 (815 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-alarm-watch/id1428485893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **815** |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raymarine UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/456592425) | [w+h GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142977449) |

## What reviewers say

### RayControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raycontrol/id523576941)

View and remotely control your Raymarine e, c, ES, and Axiom Multi-Functional Displays from your iPad. Access electronic charting, sonar, radar, and thermal night vision with touch screen interaction and a virtual keypad.

**Highlights:** Remote viewing of MFDs, Touch screen control, Virtual slide-out keypad, Control charting, sonar, radar, and thermal vision, Wi-Fi connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Anchor Alarm / Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-alarm-watch/id1428485893)

This app monitors your boat's position and alerts you if it drifts outside a set radius. It offers remote monitoring with two devices and a feature to find anchorages. You can also request yacht charters directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Set custom anchor radius, Receive immediate alarm alerts, Adjust monitored area precisely, View boat location history, Remote monitoring with two devices, Search for nearby anchorages, Request yacht charters

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock as a subscription | $3.99 | per year |
| Anchorage search subscription | $9.49 | per year |
| 8 days anchorage search | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 days anchorage search | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock as a one-time purchase | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes or stops working unexpectedly
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔔 No audible alarm or alarm issues
- 🤖 Remote/pairing functionality unreliable

**Reported bugs**

- Anchor position lost repeatedly
- Alarm not triggered or not working as expected
- Connectivity issues with remote devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust anchor settings remotely
- Option to change units from meters to feet
- Louder alarm volume
- Improved reliability and consistency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RayControl free?

RayControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Anchor Alarm / Watch free?

Anchor Alarm / Watch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RayControl or Anchor Alarm / Watch?

Anchor Alarm / Watch is rated higher. RayControl averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Anchor Alarm / Watch averages 4.7 from 815 ratings.

### Do RayControl or Anchor Alarm / Watch have ads?

Neither RayControl nor Anchor Alarm / Watch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RayControl or Anchor Alarm / Watch?

RayControl ships an update every 16 months, and Anchor Alarm / Watch fortnightly. Most recently, RayControl was updated on November 6, 2026 and Anchor Alarm / Watch on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*