WattCycle vs Anchor Chain Scope & Length
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WattCycle
This application connects to Bluetooth batteries to provide real-time monitoring of their status. It allows users to keep a close eye on their battery's performance and health.
- Bluetooth battery connection
- Real-time battery status monitoring
- Battery health tracking
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WattCycle is an app that connects to Bluetooth batteries and monitors their status in real time.
Anchor Chain Scope & Length
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Dragging anchor at 2 AM because you let out too little rode? Not sure which scope ratio to use for tonight's weather? This app calculates exactly how much chain or rope to deploy for safe anchoring. SCOPE CALCULATOR - Enter water depth, freeboard height, tide range, and weather conditions. Calculates required anchor rode length for all-chain, chain-and-rope, or all-rope systems. Shows minimum and recommended scope with swing radius. SCOPE TABLE - Quick reference for depths 5 to 100 feet at scope ratios 3:1, 5:1, 7:1, and 10:1. ANCHOR GUIDE - Compare Danforth, Plow/CQR, Bruce/Claw, Mushroom, and Navy types with holding power ratings and best bottom type for each. BEAUFORT SCALE - Wind speed to sea state reference (Force 0-12) with recommended scope ratio for each condition. Built for sailors, cruisers, and powerboaters. Supports metric and imperial. Works offline. No account or login required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: WattCycle at Free against Anchor Chain Scope & Length's $4.99. WattCycle also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
WattCycle is free to download; Anchor Chain Scope & Length costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WattCycle ships an update every 11 days, Anchor Chain Scope & Length every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WattCycle | Anchor Chain Scope & Length |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 2.1 (47 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 47 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WattCycle | Shanghai Sheyuan Network Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
WattCycle
No in-app purchases
Anchor Chain Scope & Length
No in-app purchases
Questions
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