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Anchor Alert - how does it compare to other apps?

How does the Anchor Alert app compare to other anchor monitoring apps

Matt Crockett avatar
Written by Matt Crockett
Updated over a week ago

We know how important your boat is. You should enjoy every moment on the water, whether relaxing or exploring nearby shores. Anchor drag can steal your peace of mind and risk your vessel. Anchor Alert has you covered.

Designed with PredictWind DataHub owners in mind, the app syncs perfectly with your DataHub for precise tracking and real-time updates on your phone, wherever you are.

Whether relaxing on your boat or exploring ashore, Anchor Alert keeps your vessel safe from anchor drag so that you can enjoy every moment on the water.

Key Features Comparison - Why Use Anchor Alert

The PredictWind Anchor Alert app offers the widest range and scope of features available, with customizable alerts and remote monitoring. Its advanced alert system and integration with the DataHub let you use your boat's highly accurate GPS for precision-based alerts without false alarms. With the addition of PredictWind's weather forecasts and local knowledge, Anchor Alert is the market-leading anchor monitoring app for sailors.

The table below summarises how the PredictWind Anchor Alert app compares for features and customizable alerts with other leading anchor apps:

Feature

PredictWind Anchor Alert

SailGrib AA

Anchor Alarm by Lukassen

Anchor Watch by Zenkou

Platform

iOS

Android

iOS/Android

iOS

Anchor Drag Alert
​- Phone GPS (inaccurate)

✅ Yes

✅ Yes

✅ Yes

✅ Yes

Anchor Drag Alert

- Boat GPS (precise)

✅ Yes

❌ No

❌ No

❌ No

Anchor Swing Angle Alert

- Phone GPS (inaccurate)

✅ Yes

✅ Yes

✅ Yes

✅ Yes

Anchor Swing Angle Alert

- Boat GPS (precise)

✅ Yes

❌ No

❌ No

❌ No

Anchor Scope Ratio Alert

✅ Yes

❌ No

❌ No

❌ No

Wind Speed Alert

✅ Yes

❌ No

❌ No

❌ No

Wind Gust Alert

✅ Yes

❌ No

❌ No

❌ No

Apparent Wind Angle Alert

✅ Yes

❌ No

❌ No

❌ No

Minimum Depth Alert

✅ Yes

❌ No

❌ No

❌ No

Battery Level Alert

❌ Coming soon

✅ Yes

❌ No

❌ No

Remote Monitoring via the Internet

✅ Yes (with DataHub)

✅ Yes (SMS)

❌ No

✅ Yes

Weather Forecast Integration

✅ Yes

✅ Yes

❌ No

❌ No

Local Knowledge Sharing

✅ Yes

❌ No

❌ No

❌ No

Subscription Required

Optional

(Pro version)

Optional (Premium)

Optional (Premium)

Optional (Premium)

For more information and to download the app, visit the PredictWind Anchor Alert page.

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