Comparison

RayControl 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

RayControl

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
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About RayControl RayControl allows you to remotely view and control your Raymarine e,c,ES and Axiom Multi-Functional Display from your iPad. iOS Devices = Best performance achieved on iPad 2 or better. Multi-Functional Display software requirement – v 3.15 or later. Compatible displays (MFDs) – e,c,ES and Axiom range of WiFi enabled MFDs Remotely control and view electronic charting, sonar, radar, and even thermal night vision, right from your tablet. RayControl emulates Raymarine MFDs with touch screen interaction and a virtual slide-out MFD keypad. The slide out keypad gives you control of all MFD functions and the virtual uni-controller allows you to rotate through menus and adjustments effortlessly. 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. Getting Started Download the RayControl 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 Raymarine c-Series or e-Series multifunction display. 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

Anchor Alarm & Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Anchor Alarm & Remote at 91% against RayControl's 42%. Anchor Alarm & Remote also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months). RayControl's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. RayControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Anchor Alarm & Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anchor Alarm & Remote has 67 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 91% of Anchor Alarm & Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RayControl ships an update every 16 months, Anchor Alarm & Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
RayControl versus Anchor Alarm & Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRayControlAnchor Alarm & Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (7 ratings)4.8 (67 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews90.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings767 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaymarine UK LimitedKylee Davis

Customer experience

RayControl

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative41.7%

Anchor Alarm & Remote

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

Bugs and requests

RayControl

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

RayControl

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 RayControl free?
RayControl 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, RayControl or Anchor Alarm & Remote?
Anchor Alarm & Remote is rated higher. RayControl averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Anchor Alarm & Remote averages 4.8 from 67 ratings.
Do RayControl or Anchor Alarm & Remote have ads?
Neither RayControl nor Anchor Alarm & Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RayControl or Anchor Alarm & Remote?
RayControl ships an update every 16 months, and Anchor Alarm & Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, RayControl was updated on October 24, 2026 and Anchor Alarm & Remote on October 30, 2026.

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