Anchor Alarm

The anchor watch for your boat

w+h GmbH · de.whsoft.ankeralarm

Not rated yet 50K+ downloads v1.20.1 4.3 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.20.1 (138)
Updated: Oct 6, 2026 (2 days ago)
APK size: 4.3 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Mar 16, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 14 (2 sensitive)
Website: whsoft.de/referenzen/app-ankeralarm.html
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Anchor Alarm is an app by w+h GmbH in the Tools category, listed since at least March 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 1.18.3, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 6.0. It asks for 14 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: precise location and camera. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.20.0. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v1.20.1

Bugfixes and optimizations

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Anchor Alarm - The anchor guard for your boat Get alerted as soon as your ship aborts. Set the radius and click on Start to start the anchor alarm. As soon as your ship leaves the radius, your device alerts you with an unmistakable alarm tone. In addition, you can move the monitored area and correct it to the nearest meter. The location history of the boat is recorded and can be seen from the small points. With our remote monitoring feature, you can connect two devices together. The sender remains on the boat while you are on land. As soon as the sender leaves the area you will be alerted on the way. (stable internet connection required) With our anchorage search, you can search for anchorages in your area where other crews have anchored before. Try this module for free for 3 days! Terms of Use: https://ankeralarm.app/en/conditions To prevent problems when using Anchor Alarm, please add the app to the exceptions of the battery optimizations of your system! Also see our FAQ page at https://ankeralarm.app/en/faq for further help.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v1.18.3. New versions arrive here about every month. Since v1.20.1 it requires Android 6.0+.

v1.20.1 LATEST Oct 6, 2026 4.3 MB TRUSTED v1.20.0 Aug 26, 2026 4 MB TRUSTED v1.19.7 Aug 17, 2026 4 MB TRUSTED v1.19.6 Aug 11, 2026 4 MB TRUSTED v1.18.3 Feb 25, 2026 4.4 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 6, 2026.
Certificate issued to “wh GmbH” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 4 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Oct 6, 2026
Validated against Google Play Oct 6, 2026
Signed byCN=Daniel Dees, OU=IT, O=wh GmbH, L=Wuerzburg, ST=Bavaria, C=DE
Signing certificate (SHA-1)AA:E6:C0:CD:9E:3E:EB:FC:F0:E3:63:2E:89:DC:E3:1B:3F:AE:82:A8
File MD570a85f1e1bf9b2191474324feb715b10
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (14)

Anchor Alarm requests 14 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Foreground service location android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) de.whsoft.ankeralarm.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location

Anchor Alarm APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Anchor Alarm for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 1.20.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 1.20.0 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Anchor Alarm free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Anchor Alarm APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 4 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 70a85f1e1bf9b2191474324feb715b10.