AnchorWard Alarm

Name: AnchorWard Alarm
Author: The Byte Sailor

LiveThe Byte Sailor2 apps · 251 installsToolsFree · contains adsIn-app purchases: $9.99 per itemcom.thebytesailor.anchorward

Real-time anchor watch with alarms (GPS)

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Total installs: 190
Installs / day: 0
Rating: —★
Released: 16 May 2026
Last update: 8 Jun 2026
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

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App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

No data shared with third parties
No data collected
Follows the Play Families Policy

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

13 in 4 groups

6 Sensitive2 Notable5 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks
Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storage

LocationSensitive2

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) · ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

StorageSensitive2

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

OtherNotable7

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
Read Google service settings stored on your deviceread Google service configuration · com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description

AnchorWard is a real-time anchor watch and anchor alarm app that monitors your boat's GPS position relative to your dropped anchor and alerts you if you drift outside a defined safe zone. Whether you're anchored overnight, leaving the boat while ashore, or coastal cruising — AnchorWard keeps watch so you can rest easy. CORE FEATURES: ⚓ One-tap anchor drop at current GPS position 🔴 Configurable safe radius (meters, feet, or nautical miles) 🗺️ Live map view with boat + anchor visualization 📊 Battery-friendly Data View (text-only, no map rendering) 🔔 Loud local alarm with sound + vibration + critical notification ⏰ Snooze with automatic re-trigger 🌙 Night mode with automatic sunset/sunrise switching 📍 Sector-based zones for harbor or restricted areas 🔷 Custom polygon zones for freeform safe areas ADVANCED MONITORING: 🧭 Compass-based anchor setting (Point & Set) 🪢 Lines Ashore Mode with heading breach detection 📡 Remote alerts via Telegram and Email 📅 Scheduled monitoring with auto-start/stop 🌬️ Live wind overlay with 12h forecast 🌊 Tide data overlay with 24h tidal curve ⚠️ Wind shift alarm detection ⚙️ Scope calculator with smart radius suggestion ANCHOR HISTORY & ANALYSIS: 📜 Full anchor session history log 🔥 Drift heatmap visualization ▶️ Drift playback / session replay 🏷️ Tags, bottom type, holding rating, and weather metadata 📤 Export sessions as GPX or CSV 📸 Share session snapshots WORKS IN THE BACKGROUND: AnchorWard uses a persistent foreground service and heartbeat system to keep monitoring active even when your screen is off or the app is in the background. Designed for reliability — if the app is unexpectedly closed during monitoring, a watchdog alert notifies you immediately. SAFETY FIRST: - Fail-safe alarm logic: when in doubt, the alarm triggers - GPS signal quality monitoring with low/critical alerts - Battery monitoring with warnings - Multiple alarm fallbacks: local sound + vibration + notification + remote channels - Works entirely offline — no internet required for core monitoring PRO FEATURES: Upgrade to AnchorWard Pro for the full experience: - Anchor history with search and filters - Sector and polygon zones - Remote alerts (Telegram/Email) - Wind and tide overlays - Compass-based anchor setting - Drift playback and heatmap - Session export (GPX/CSV) - Ad-free experience AnchorWard is built by sailors, for sailors. Available in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), German, Italian, Dutch, Greek, Turkish, Croatian, Swedish, Norwegian Bokmål and Danish. Download now and anchor with confidence.

What's new

AnchorWard v1.1.0 Update • Improved sender shutdown process for smoother deactivation • Updated launch notes to highlight new features and enhancements • Enhanced prompt handling to prevent duplicate entries for a cleaner experience • Adjusted service type for anchor monitoring, ensuring better performance and reliability

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