# NMEAconnect vs Anchor Pro

The clearest difference is price: Anchor Pro at Free against NMEAconnect's $3.99. Anchor Pro also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). NMEAconnect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.2). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Anchor Pro is free to download; NMEAconnect costs $3.99 up front. Anchor Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year. NMEAconnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for NMEAconnect against 4.8 for Anchor Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anchor Pro has 3.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of NMEAconnect's written reviews are positive against 79% of Anchor Pro's.

NMEAconnect ships an update every 5 months, Anchor Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NMEAconnect | Anchor Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nmeaconnect/id770189983/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-pro/id1445476850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 78.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 3 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [zapfware](https://appshunter.io/developer/348005795) | [IdeaBoys GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578331665) |

## What reviewers say

### NMEAconnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nmeaconnect/id770189983)

This utility app acts as a server or bridge for NMEA data, connecting to various sources like TCP/UDP, BLE, and GPS. It organizes data into modules and can forward messages to other devices, acting as a multiplexer or repeater.

**Highlights:** NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, SignalK, MQTT support, TCP/UDP, BLE, internal/external GPS, Logfile connection, NMEA multiplexer, hub, and switch, Server/repeater for NMEA messages, Background updates and logging, Message filtering and rules

**In-app purchases:** none


### Anchor Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-pro/id1445476850)

This app helps boaters set and monitor their anchor position in real-time. It allows for defining safe zones, tracking boat movement, and receiving alerts for critical changes. Remote notifications and Apple Watch integration enhance its utility for secure anchoring.

**Highlights:** Set anchor location in real-time or manually, Define custom safe swing zones, Monitor boat movement and track history, Receive real-time alerts for position, GPS, and battery, Remote notifications via Telegram or email, Apple Watch companion app for key metrics

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anchor Premium | $6.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable anchor alarm
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🔒 Works without cell/WiFi
- 💤 Helps user sleep soundly
- 🗺️ Detailed anchor tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 GPS accuracy issues
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 🔍 Remote monitoring unreliable
- 💰 Subscription required for full features

**Reported bugs**

- App randomly shuts off
- Anchor position tracking glitches

**Requested features**

- Customizable anchor icon/color
- Integration with marine GPS/chartplotter
- Ability to adjust alarm parameters remotely


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NMEAconnect free?

NMEAconnect costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Anchor Pro free?

Anchor Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NMEAconnect or Anchor Pro?

Anchor Pro is rated higher. NMEAconnect averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Anchor Pro averages 4.8 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do NMEAconnect or Anchor Pro have ads?

Neither NMEAconnect nor Anchor Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NMEAconnect or Anchor Pro?

NMEAconnect ships an update every 5 months, and Anchor Pro every 2 months. Most recently, NMEAconnect was updated on September 21, 2026 and Anchor Pro on September 23, 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.*