Anchor Watch / Alarm

Anchor Watch / Alarm is a real-time location monitoring app that keeps you informed when your device drifts beyond a safe zone. Perfect for tracking boats, vehicles, or any valuable item that moves freely, this app continuously logs your position and alerts you instantly if you venture too far from your anchor point.

Stay in control of your device's location with pinpoint GPS tracking and live distance monitoring. The app displays your exact GPS coordinates, accuracy levels, and real-time distance to your anchor, giving you complete visibility of movement. If you stray too far from your designated safe zone, you'll receive an immediate sound alarm to alert you. For added security, you can enable email or instant message notifications when drift occurs—a premium feature that keeps you informed even when you can't hear an alarm.

Customize your monitoring experience to suit your needs. Select from multiple alarm sounds to suit your preference, and create exclusion zones where drift alerts won't trigger. The intelligent compass feature lets you set your anchor position even when you're not directly above it, making setup flexible and practical for any scenario. The app also monitors GPS signal strength and alerts you if satellite connection is lost, ensuring you always know your device's status.

Anchoring works seamlessly on boats, sailboats, motorboats, and any mobile object. The map view provides visual context for your location and anchor point, while the notification system keeps you updated on app status even when the screen is off. Note that GPS monitoring does consume battery faster than normal use, so charging while monitoring is recommended for extended sessions.

Performance depends on your device's hardware and GPS capabilities. For best results, ensure good satellite reception and keep your device in locations with strong signal coverage. Some devices may experience GPS connectivity issues—this is typically a hardware limitation rather than a software one. Battery optimization settings may interfere with GPS tracking; disable them for reliable monitoring.

Anchor Watch / Alarm requires fine GPS location access to monitor movement, internet connectivity for map functionality, and notification permissions to keep you informed. Whether you're protecting an asset, tracking movement, or setting a geographic boundary, this app delivers dependable position monitoring and alert capabilities.