Comparison

Bridgedeck Study vs Anchored

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

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About

Bridgedeck Study

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Bridgedeck Study is the voice-first way to prepare for your UK MCA deck officer oral exam. Speak your answers out loud to an AI examiner that questions, probes and follows up like the real thing β€” for OOW Unlimited and OOW Yachts 3000 GT. PRACTISE OUT LOUD - Full mock orals (90 or 120 minutes) that pace and probe like a real MCA oral - Topic drills (10–60 minutes) to build mastery in one area at a time - An examiner that asks follow-ups, escalates scenarios and expects no second chances on the safety-critical topics BUILT ON REAL ORALS - Question bank grounded in hundreds of real candidate exam reports from UK exam centres - MCA-aligned syllabus coverage: COLREGs, buoyage, lights and shapes, stability, cargo work, emergencies, legislation and more - Model answers with citations to the underlying regulations KNOW WHERE YOU STAND - Every answer scored, with a full transcript after each session - Topic-by-topic mastery tracking and an overall readiness score - Countdown and progress against your booked exam date PART A AND FLASHCARDS - Flashcards are free β€” the full deck, no subscription needed - Part A multiple-choice practice papers in the MIN 690 format, with per-topic pass thresholds (OOW Unlimited) TRY IT FREE - 15 minutes of free voice practice β€” no card required - Your voice is never stored: audio streams live and only the text transcript is kept WHO IT'S FOR - OOW Unlimited (STCW II/1) oral candidates - OOW Yachts 3000 GT oral candidates - Cadets and crew building towards their first deck officer ticket Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Auto-renewing subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.bridgedeck.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.bridgedeck.app/privacy

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Anchored

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From OOW to Master, prepare for your MCA Deck Oral Exam with answers you can explain β€” not just recognise. Anchored is the complete MCA Deck Oral exam-prep app for deck officers progressing through OOW, Chief Mate and Master examinations. An oral exam demands more than knowing which answer is right. You need to understand the subject in depth, recall that knowledge under pressure and explain it clearly, accurately and confidently in your own words. Anchored is built specifically for that challenge. Access a comprehensive bank of thousands of high-quality oral-exam questions, clear model answers and supporting references β€” available wherever you study, even offline. LEARN IT. EXPLAIN IT. PRACTISE IT. Study by competency and topic. Think through each question before revealing the model answer. Use references to strengthen your understanding, then put that knowledge under pressure with realistic mock oral exams. Whether you’re revising between watches, studying at home or in the final run-up to your exam, Anchored helps you focus your time where it matters most β€” building the knowledge and confidence to explain your answers when it counts. PREPARE YOUR WAY β€’ Study with a comprehensive bank of thousands of high-quality exam questions β€’ Reveal clear, practical model answers β€’ Use supporting references to strengthen your understanding β€’ Study fully offline β€” no Wi-Fi or signal required, perfect for onboard β€’ Challenge yourself with Full Mock Oral Exams, drawing random questions from across the syllabus β€’ Find the gaps in your knowledge and identify the areas that need more work β€’ Target specific subjects with Competency Mock Oral Exams focused on individual competencies β€’ Sharpen your knowledge of the Rules with dedicated COLREGS Mock Oral Exams β€’ Preview selected questions β€’ Subscribe for unlimited access to the full question bank Prepare for: β€’ OOW Unlimited β€’ Chief Mate Unlimited β€’ Chief Mate 3,000 GT β€’ Master 3,000 GT β€’ Master Unlimited PRACTISE BEFORE IT COUNTS Knowing the answer while revising is one thing. Producing it when you’re being questioned is another. You don’t know what question is coming next. Your preparation should reflect that. The Full Mock Oral Exam challenges you with randomly selected questions from across the MCA oral exam syllabus β€” moving between competencies and topics just as your knowledge needs to. No picking your strongest subjects. No knowing what’s coming next. Use it to test the breadth of your knowledge, uncover weaker areas and practise turning what you know into clear, well-structured answers under pressure. Found something that needs work? Target it. Competency Mock Orals let you focus your practice on a specific competency, drawing questions from that area to build deeper knowledge, strengthen weaker topics and develop more confident answers. And when it’s time to sharpen your knowledge of the COLREGS, switch to the COLREGS Mock Oral for dedicated question practice focused on the Rules. Test the whole syllabus. Find the gaps. Target your weaknesses. Go again. PRIVACY & TERMS Your data belongs to you. You can delete your data or your account at any time. Privacy Policy: https://app.anchoredmaritime.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://app.anchoredmaritime.com/terms IMPORTANT INFORMATION Anchored Maritime is an independent study and revision resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), any government authority or any educational institution. We aim to provide accurate, relevant and up-to-date study material. However, legislation, regulations, official guidance, publications and examination requirements can change. Always verify information against current official publications, applicable regulations and relevant company procedures. Anchored is designed to support your learning and examination preparation and should not be relied upon as the sole source for operational, safety, legal or regulatory decisions.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bridgedeck Study at 13.0 against Anchored's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Bridgedeck Study sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Anchored sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Bridgedeck Study versus Anchored: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBridgedeck StudyAnchored
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size53 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOffice Care Systems (Pty) LtdMATT KING

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Bridgedeck Study

Subscriptions6
  • Bridgedeck Written$14.991 Month
  • Standard$49.991 Month
  • Pro$79.991 Month
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  • Bridgedeck Written Year$143.991 Year
  • Standard Year$499.991 Year
  • Pro Year$799.001 Year
One-time1
  • Exam Pack$99.99
4 purchases

Anchored

Subscriptions4
  • OOW$14.991 Month
  • Chief Mate$14.991 Month
  • Master$14.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • All Exams$29.991 Month

Questions

Is Bridgedeck Study free?
Bridgedeck Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anchored free?
Anchored is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bridgedeck Study or Anchored have ads?
Neither Bridgedeck Study nor Anchored shows ads.

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