6.20 Safe to install
Anchor! - Your Personal Task Reminder

Anchor! by Pomacanthus is an innovative reminder application that helps users stay on top of their tasks via drag-and-drop functionality and visually appealing design.
Anchor Alert: Be Informed of Anchor Dragging
- Easy Setup: Simply press the main button to set the anchor position. Adjust the alarm radius by touching the alarm circle on the map.
- Simple Stop: Pressing the main button, anchor up, disables all alarms.
- Effortlessly Set Anchor Position: Set anchor at your current position using the main button or choose a position on the map and relocate the anchor with drag and drop.
- Adjustable Alarm Distance: Set a value in settings or directly adjust it by touching the alarm circle on the map.
All-Inclusive Features:
- No ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases required.
- Arc or Circle Perimeter option available.
Four Alarm Methods:
- Attention-catching visual alarm with a blinking black/white screen (foreground only)
- Acoustic alarm with selectable ringtones (iPads need to be unmuted via the Control Center)
- Remote alarm
- Alarm via email
Remote Mode: Stay connected to your boat's position and receive alerts on a second device. Ideal for crowded anchorages. Additionally, utilize the Dinghy Mode feature available in remote mode to ensure you can locate your boat with ease.
Enhanced Track Recording and Management:
- The boat track is recorded, and a time-colored path is displayed on the map. This allows you to quickly identify any drifting of your anchor position.
- Enable, disable, and reset the track as needed. Export it in CSV or GPX format.
Additional Features:
- Vertical map scale available in feet or meters.
- User interface compatible with dark mode for night-time use.
- Compatible with Flic and Flic V2 buttons. No hub required.
- Respects your privacy: No personal information is collected.
- Compatible with external GPS devices for optimal accuracy (required for iPads without built-in GPS). Tested on GNS2000, Dual XGPS, Bad Elf, and Garmin Glo.
Legal Notice:
The app uses GPS in the background to provide alerts. Continued use of GPS in the background may decrease battery life. It is recommended to have a charger on board.
The remote mode utilizes an external server, which may be shut down without notice or experience slow performance. The remote mode requires a data connection and two Apple or Android devices.
Use of the remote mode is subject to the supplementary copyright notice:
In addition to the standard EULA, permission is not granted to use Anchor! to track someone without their explicit and recent consent.
Please note that provided maps are not nautical charts.
Overview
Anchor! drag alarm is a Commercial software in the category Education developed by Pomacanthus.
The latest version of Anchor! drag alarm is 6.20, released on 11/23/2023. It was initially added to our database on 11/23/2023.
Anchor! drag alarm runs on the following operating systems: iOS.
Users of Anchor! drag alarm gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- Easy to use interface
- Customizable alarms
- Ability to set recurring alarms
- Option to label alarms for better organization
- Supports both specific dates and daily/weekly alarms
Cons
- No option for location-based alarms
- Limited customization options for alarm sounds
- No integration with other applications or calendars

Peter Salakani
I'm Peter, a software reviews author at UpdateStar and content specialist with a keen focus on usability and performance. With a background in both software development and content creation, I bring a unique perspective to evaluating and discussing general software topics. When I'm not reviewing software, I enjoy staying updated on the latest tech trends, experimenting with new applications, and finding innovative solutions to everyday tech challenges.
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