Anchor Watch Lite

Name: Anchor Watch Lite
Rating: 3.25 (99 reviews)
Author: net.fs

By: net.fs App

Easy to use, just active the app after you have droped your anchor.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

38,106 ▲ 84

Data as of 2026-08-22

Rating:

3.25 +1

(99)

Version:

2.4.0

Last updated: 2024-08-30

Ranking

#332,793 ▼ 838

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Anchor Watch Lite is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed to monitor your boat's anchor position effortlessly. Activate the app after dropping your anchor and set alerts based on bearing and distance without needing exact coordinates. Key features include background task support to keep alarms active while using other apps, drag & drop control for anchor and alarm settings, and an advanced drift radius option beneficial in crowded anchorages.

The extension operates fully offline, featuring optional OpenSeaMap integration for navigation without internet access. Users can select metric, nautical miles, or feet units and can rotate the map based on the device compass. Essential permissions include GPS access for location monitoring, wake lock for alerting, and storage access for offline maps. Ideal for boaters seeking reliable anchor monitoring with minimal setup and enhanced safety.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Navigation & Mapping

By:

net.fs

Downloads:

38,106 84

Rating:

3.25

(99) 1 new ratings

Version:

2.4.0 Last updated: 2024-08-30

Version code:

Creation date:

2014-03-03

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACTION_MANAGE_OVERLAY_PERMISSION High risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk

Size:

4.33MB

Email:

ad*****@net-fs.de

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-22

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 332,793 ▼ 838

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Developed by:

net.fs

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.fs.android.anchorwatchfree

Email:

ad*****@net-fs.de

User Reviews

Users appreciate that Anchor Watch Lite is power-efficient with good settings and useful alarm features. However, multiple reviews report issues with the alarm not sounding when the app is in the background or screen is off, frequent GPS acquisition problems, incorrect anchor position display, and the alarm appearing disabled in the free version. Despite these issues, some consider it better than most similar apps.

Pros

Saves power compared to using a chartplotter
Has good settings for chain length and depth
Includes useful features like SMS alarms
Generally does what it says
Considered better than most similar apps by some users

Cons

Alarm does not sound unless the app is in the foreground or screen is on
Difficulty in acquiring GPS position or getting stuck on GPS loading
The app shows 'alarm is turned off' consistently in the free version
Inaccurate display of anchor position relative to the boat

Recent reviews

This is an okay app that has one significant flaw. When you drop your anchor the boat and the anchor are physically at the same geographic position. The app puts the boat where you say you drop the anchor and moves the anchor some random direction away from the boat using the length of chain and the depth of the water to figure out where to put the anchor on the display. While the display correctly shows your boat's position, The position of the anchor on the display is incorrect.