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Anchor Alert 2.20

342 KB / 10+ Downloads / Rating 3.7 - 45 reviews


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Anchor Alert, developed and published by SlimJiM Software, has released its latest version, 2.20, on 2024-03-21. This app falls under the Tools category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 1000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 3.7, based on 45 reviews.

Anchor Alert APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 2.3+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: uk.co.slimjimsoftware.anchoralert

Updated: 11 months ago

Developer Name: SlimJiM Software

Category: Tools

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Anchor Alert on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

3.7
Total 45 reviews

Reviews

3 ★, on 2020-09-10
I have not used in awhile I updated but when I hit agree button it goes to my settings for WiFi. ..what has gone bad. My gps and location is on. I cannot get access to it on my android tablet. It will not open the anchor alert settings at all. I paid for it and now not working after a year of no use.

5 ★, on 2019-09-16
Excelente .

5 ★, on 2019-05-26
Thanks for developing a proper anchor drift monitor/alarm. I have always been reluctant to rely on smart phone apps for critical safety functions, but this app implements the ideal anchor watch function and has an alarm that can't be ignored. The "anchor alarm" function privided on my expensive Raymarine navigation/instrumentation system on my yacht does not allow the setting of heading and distance to the anchor. The MFD alarm is a barely audible high pitched tone. 5 stars for Anchor Alert.

2 ★, on 2018-09-10
Tried for 8 nights on three occasions and two different phones. Finally gave up. It seems to work great until you fall asleep, then it will generate a false alarm or GPS error and wake you up. Then you have to reset the application. Like clockwork a couple of hours you'll get another false alarm. The anchor itself was fine each time. Seems worse in windy conditions with boat swinging.

2 ★, on 2018-04-15
Works great until it does not. Way too many false alarms from the app loosing it's GPS accuracy. The monitoring stops and I have to restart the anchor set process. Tried for three days in windy conditions, no luck. My plotter showed us swinging on the same arch with the anchor not moving as did my compass shore marks. The device had a clear view of the sky, I even left it on deck for a while, no luck. Not useful if you can't trust it. Waking up every 2-3 hrs for a GPS failure on a windy night is no good. Will try another app.

4 ★, on 2018-01-14
Please add NMEA for lat/lon would allow us to monitor anchor position using the boats GPS antenna. Also could add a depth alarm.

Previous Versions

Anchor Alert 2.20
2024-03-21 / 342 KB / Android 2.3+

About this app

Anchor Alert is an advanced anchor alarm application made in New Zealand by a professional software developer and MCA certified Yachtmaster. It was the first anchor alarm available for Android devices and remains the number one choice of serious boaters. It uses a unique anchor projection algorithm which automatically takes into account the magnetic-declination of your location to more accurately set the anchor watch point. It has a clutter-free interface and runs fully off-line (after initial verification). It has been designed primarily to maximise reliability and battery life while allowing the user the greatest degree of flexibility and customisation possible.

Some of Anchor Alerts features:
- unique anchor projection system, just point and click and your anchor position is set
- user defined swing area with 'touch-to-set' exclusion and slack zones
- very low memory usage and the longest battery life in its class
- can be set to run completely in the background while you use your phone / tablet for other things
- silent or audible alarms, with or without vibration
- vessel tracking, historic location traces and more

Note: to re-enable SMS alerts, please see https://slimjimsoftware.co.uk/#enablesms for instructions.

If you want the best anchor alarm / anchor watch for Android, you want Anchor Alert.

See http://www.slimjimsoftware.co.uk for a full run-down of features.

** GPS accuracy and performance depends on your phone's hardware. Please read the help page fully and make sure you understand how to tell if the anchor alarm is running in the background and how to completely stop it.

Finally, please email me and let me know how I can make this anchor alarm / anchor watch app better before leaving negative reviews. My goal is a 5 star rating from everyone that buys this app, please help me achieve this!

New features

Fix a minor bug where set anchor screen does not show when restarting the app immediately after shutting it down