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What’s New Version 2.1
New in this version:
• Auto Anchor — the app now watches your speed and automatically drops the anchor when you settle in to moor, and clears it when you get under way. No more forgetting to start the watch.
• Lock Screen Live Activity & Dynamic Island — keep distance, speed, heading and elapsed time visible without opening the app.
• Voice distance alerts — hear how far you've drifted, so you can keep your eyes on the water.
• Apple Watch app — read distance, speed, heading and elapsed time right from your wrist.
• Satellite map view and other refinements.
Thanks for using VirtualAnchor. We'd love your feedback.
Description
VirtualAnchor is a smart anchor-watch app that warns you the instant your boat drifts from where you anchored.
Set your anchor point with one tap and VirtualAnchor continuously measures your distance, speed, and heading from that spot. If you drag anchor and move beyond the alert radius you choose, it sends an immediate alert — even in the background while you sleep.
KEY FEATURES
• Real-time anchor watch — distance, speed and drift direction at a glance
• Custom alert radius — set the exact range that matters for your spot
• Instant drift alerts with sound, even in the background
• Live Activity — check your status on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island without opening the app
• Apple Watch app — monitor drift right from your wrist
• Auto Anchor — automatically sets and clears the anchor by detecting mooring and departure from your speed
• Voice notifications that call out your drift distance
• Standard and satellite map views
• Units in meters, kilometers, nautical miles, knots, m/s, and km/h
PERFECT FOR
Sailing, motor boating, fishing, kayaking, surfing, and SUP — anytime you need to hold your position on the water.
VirtualAnchor processes your location entirely on your device. We never collect or share your location.
Premium unlocks unlimited anchoring. Subscription auto-renews; cancel anytime.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://www.netflowers.co.jp/privacy/virtual_anchor_privacy.html
Capabilities
In-App Purchases
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Version history 7 versions
Build 887219859v2.02026-06-27 03:22:52
- Now with Live Activities! Check your anchor watch in real time right from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island.
- Added an affordable yearly subscription plan.
- Improved stability and performance.
Build 887517880v2.12026-06-27 18:49:21
New in this version:
• Auto Anchor — the app now watches your speed and automatically drops the anchor when you settle in to moor, and clears it when you get under way. No more forgetting to start the watch.
• Lock Screen Live Activity & Dynamic Island — keep distance, speed, heading and elapsed time visible without opening the app.
• Voice distance alerts — hear how far you've drifted, so you can keep your eyes on the water.
• Apple Watch app — read distance, speed, heading and elapsed time right from your wrist.
• Satellite map view and other refinements.
Thanks for using VirtualAnchor. We'd love your feedback.
Build 875869059v1.42025-06-25 09:03:49
Voice guidance is now provided for 100m away, 200m away, etc. The moving speed from the anchor has been changed to display the total average speed. Pinch-in/pinch-out scrolling of the map is now supported.
Build 875673048v1.32025-06-18 01:38:45
Localization character corrections
Build 875642567v1.12025-06-17 06:56:41
I Added Providor information
Build 875650984v1.22025-06-17 12:39:05
Now supports background location tracking.Get notified when your boat moves beyond the set range.Automatic drift detection even when the app is closed
Automatic drift detection even when the app is closed
This update improves safety and peace of mind while anchored!
Build 875481569v1.02025-06-16 21:54:21
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Availability 1 of 1 storefronts
| Region | Language | Price | Ratings | Avg | Version |
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US | en-US | Free | 0 | — | 2.1 |
Change log 11 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
New in this version:
• Auto Anchor — the app now watches your speed and automatically drops the anchor when you settle in to moor, and clears it when you get u
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description updated
VirtualAnchor is a smart anchor-watch app that warns you the instant your boat drifts from where you anchored.
Set your anchor point with one tap and VirtualAn
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subtitle updated
Drift Alarm & Boat GPS Alert
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name updated
Virtual Anchor: Anchor Watch
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Version 2.1 released
New in this version:
• Auto Anchor — the app now watches your speed and automatically drops the anchor when you settle in to moor, and clears it when you get under way. No more forgetting to start the watch.
• Lock Screen Live Activity & D
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Version 2.0 released
- Now with Live Activities! Check your anchor watch in real time right from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island.
- Added an affordable yearly subscription plan.
- Improved stability and performance.
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Version 1.4 released
Voice guidance is now provided for 100m away, 200m away, etc. The moving speed from the anchor has been changed to display the total average speed. Pinch-in/pinch-out scrolling of the map is now supported.
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Version 1.3 released
Localization character corrections
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Version 1.2 released
Now supports background location tracking.Get notified when your boat moves beyond the set range.Automatic drift detection even when the app is closed
Automatic drift detection even when the app is closed
This update improves safety
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Version 1.1 released
I Added Providor information
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Version 1.0 released