Comparison

miniDSP control App vs Anchor Watch Remote

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

Head to head
About

miniDSP control App

Control your miniDSP processor remotely over Wi-Fi. Adjust volume, mute, select sources, recall presets, and bypass Dirac Live. The app also features device linking to duplicate settings across multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi remote control
  • Self-discovery of devices
  • Source selection
  • Master volume control
  • Preset recall
  • Device linking
  • Dirac Live bypass
Features
Read full description

miniDSP control App is a remote control App which allows remote control functionality of your miniDSP processor over Wifi. It allows basic remote control functions such as: • Self discovery of minidsp products on the networks • Source selection • Master volume control • Master mute • Recall of preset (1-4) • New Link Device feature: Duplicates setting changes to one or more linked device(s) • Link History: Previously linked devices are saved in history tab for easy recall • Dirac Live Bypass Important Notes: The Master Volume control function for PWR-ICE is available in firmware v3.2 or above. Please select "Remote Mode" radio button near the upper-right corner of the PWR-ICE plugin software (please use software version 1.4 or above) to enable this function. If the device firmware is v3.1 or below, please connect the device to the PWR-ICE2 plugin software and from the menu bar at the top, select "Restore" -> "Upgrade Firmware" to update the device firmware to v3.2 or above. Please consult firmware upgrade manual (included in software download package) for details of updating the firmware.

About

Anchor Watch Remote

Features
Read full description

Anchor Watch Remote uses the GPS on your device to monitor your boat's position. If the boat moves outside of set limits, the program will alert you immediately. And easily set the exact position of your anchor before starting. And with remote, you can monitor your boat from anywhere in the world. Leave your iPad on your boat, and go ashore with confidence. Or even check your boats position while 1000's of miles away. And you can forward the remote link to anyone you want, so you entire team can keep an eye on the boat too. There are no more sleepless nights when you worry about whether your boat is dragging or not. Keep the phone next to where you are sleeping and a quick glance will assure you that all is ok. If the boat drags out of the predefined area (no limit on radius), it will alert you with a loud tone on your device. So run the app, leave your device on the boat (iPad or iPhone), and you can monitor its position anywhere in the world from a webpage. You can read more about our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use here: http://remotewhiteboard.com/PrivacyPolicy.html

Screenshots

miniDSP control App4 screens
Anchor Watch Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: miniDSP control App at Free against Anchor Watch Remote's $1.99. miniDSP control App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Anchor Watch Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 months). On ads and device support 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

miniDSP control App is free to download; Anchor Watch Remote costs $1.99 up front. Anchor Watch Remote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. miniDSP control App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

miniDSP control App ships an update every 21 months, Anchor Watch Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
miniDSP control App versus Anchor Watch Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterminiDSP control AppAnchor Watch Remote
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating2.1 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperminiDSP LtdJOhn Lyons

In-app purchases

None

miniDSP control App

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Anchor Watch Remote

Subscriptions1
  • Message Phone Number$0.491 Month

Questions

Is miniDSP control App free?
miniDSP control App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anchor Watch Remote free?
Anchor Watch Remote costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do miniDSP control App or Anchor Watch Remote have ads?
Neither miniDSP control App nor Anchor Watch Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, miniDSP control App or Anchor Watch Remote?
miniDSP control App ships an update every 21 months, and Anchor Watch Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, miniDSP control App was updated on October 24, 2026 and Anchor Watch Remote on October 10, 2026.

Other comparisons