Anchor Alarm

The anchor watch for your boat
"Anchor Alarm" is a reliable Android app designed for boat safety. It alerts you with an unmistakable alarm if your vessel drifts beyond a set radius. The app features remote monitoring, tracking the boat's location history, and a free 3-day anchorage search tool for safer anchoring. Stay connected and protect your boat whether you’re on land or at sea.
By:
w+h GmbH
Downloads:
63,993 197
Version:
1.15.1 (Last updated: 2025-02-17)
Version code:
113
Creation date:
2018-10-01
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.CAMERA
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.INTERNET
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
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Size:
4.09M
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
16 hours ago

Ranking

User reviews

Pros
  • User-friendly interface and simple to use
  • Good customer support, with quick response to reported issues
  • Effective for monitoring anchorage when functioning properly
  • Ability to adjust radius of drift for better safety
  • Works well in various conditions, including windy environments
Cons
  • App can stop functioning after a period, leading to trust issues
  • Problems with remote function setup and QR code scanning
  • Default alarm sound is not effective, with limited customization
  • Occasional inaccuracies in GPS location and tracking points
  • Requires phone to be unlocked and running for optimal functionality
Most mentioned
  • Issues with app stopping or resetting after some time
  • User difficulties with remote device connections
  • Alarm functionality and sound concerns
  • Problems with GPS accuracy and tracking
  • Need for continuous phone operation for the app to work effectively
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
Love the App. since getting the plus subscription we use it Always when exploring and leaving the boat unattended. simple and yet all functions needed are there.
by Mirjam B., 2024-10-29

Tried it, paid for it to connect to my other phone, it worked for the first 10 min but during the night it stopped working. I opened the app in the morning and everything was reset like I never used it. Bad app, dangerous...
by Louis Monge, 2024-09-05
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