# Anytype - The Everything App — Where no one is in between

> Private, local-first app for unified notes, docs, chats, and databases. (iPhone/iPad app by Any Association.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anytype-the-everything-app/id6449487029 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Any Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689366900)
- Category: Productivity, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 241 App Store ratings · 135 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 264 MB
- Languages: Russian, Belarusian, American English, Dutch, Indonesian, European Spanish, Italian, German (Germany), Norwegian Bokmål, Polish and 6 more
- Released: 2023-06-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anytype-the-everything-app/id6449487029/reviews.md

## What is Anytype?

Anytype is a private, offline-first workspace for notes, docs, tasks, and team collaboration — end-to-end encrypted, with your data stored on your device. No accounts mining your thoughts, no cloud lock-in. A safe haven for your digital life.

Flexible Knowledge
Anytype adapts to the way your brain works, allowing you to link anything to everything. Create a living map of your ideas.
• Capture & Reflect: Rich-media notes, long-form docs, and daily journals.
• Plan & Execute: Tasks and projects in Kanban boards, calendars, galleries, and filtered lists.
• Organize & Archive: Build personal wikis, research databases, or curated bookmark libraries.

Secure Collaboration
Collaborate in real-time without surrendering your privacy. You can work offline, sync peer-to-peer, or run entirely on your own network.
• Private Collaboration: Shared spaces for teams and family to work together.
• Integrated Chat: Chat with friends or have discussions directly on documents.
• Share Online: Web publish content so others can access it directly in the browser.

Uncompromising Security & Privacy
• End-to-End Encrypted: Only you and those you share with can access your data. No exceptions.
• Works Offline: No internet? No problem. Access everything offline, use peer-to-peer sync, or run on your own network.
• Open Source: Keep your software forever or take your data with you. Zero lock-in.

Also available on desktop at anytype.io

Anytype — a safe haven for your thoughts, your work, and the people you collaborate with.

## Key features

- Unified workspace for conversations, docs, notes, files, and databases
- End-to-end encrypted and offline accessible
- Local-first collaboration
- Create and edit pages with blocks
- Define custom content types
- Publish content to the web
- Manage lists and tasks with properties

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Builder | $119.00 | per year |


## What do users think of Anytype?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Powerful and flexible
- 🔒 Privacy-focused and secure
- 👍 Customizable and adaptable
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Comprehensive note-taking features
- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
- 👍 Elegant and intuitive design

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and sync issues
- 🤔 Steep learning curve for new users
- 🤔 Lack of certain features like calendar and formulas
- 🔋 Performance issues on mobile devices
- 🤔 Inconsistent user experience between desktop and mobile

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Sync issues leading to data loss or duplication
- Inconsistent behavior when working with nested lists
- Page jumps and cursor positioning problems

**Most requested features**

- Add calendar and scheduling features
- Improve mobile app performance and stability
- Implement formulas and automation capabilities
- Allow more customization options for fonts and UI
- Add widgets for quick access to notes and data

## Recent user reviews (10 of 135)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anytype-the-everything-app/id6449487029/reviews.md

### 4/5 — It doesn’t synchronise

*2026-08-02*

Hello! The app doesn’t catch up with the computer version of it. Nothing synchronises. Is there something I can do to make it work? Please help 💜

### 5/5 — Replaced Evernote

*2026-07-24*

When my subscription with Evernote went from $80 to $200 a year I had to say goodbye (used Evernote for over 10 years) I downloaded and tried 5 different alternatives and ended up liking Anytype the best. There’s a learning curve because it’s much different then Evernote but I really like it. Thank you ❤️

### 4/5 — Не синхронизируется между mac и iPhone

*2026-07-23*

Ну ебутся быки. Не синхронит и все тут. Это неприятно, но не смертельно. Тайвань - часть Китая. Бог в помощь мужики!

### 4/5 — I like the idea, but it’s missing something big

*2026-07-16*

Why not utilize Apple Intelligence, and build in some sort of AI for the phones that can provide that? Maybe even provide your own more advanced, Notion AI esq agent so knowledgebases can be tamed. 

I’d definitely use this if it had something like Notion AI. I had to leave because of privacy concerns, but I think about utilizing that AI daily. 

I also hate how tasks don’t have reminders w/ due times. Just a nit pick.

### 2/5 — Beautiful but missing key features

*2026-07-12*

Like many users, I turned to Anytype for a privacy-first alternative to Notion. Sadly, Notion still does a couple of things better that make the mobile experience much better than Anytype.

For example:

Notion allows you to create/edit/manage complex task lists in tables; Anytype only allows this on desktop. 

Notion allows you to create recurring tasks. Anytype does not. 

This means that while I can actively manage a table of tasks in Notion (easily adjusting priority levels, due dates, etc) I must do that on desktop for Anytype. If I want to see a daily task reminder that pops up in my table of to-dos (a query in Anytype)? Sorry! Can’t do it!

These are simple changes that Anytype has refused to implement for years. It would be great to see them; many would then finally be ready to make the jump to Anytype.

### 4/5 — Good enough

*2026-06-26*

I genuinely appreciate the extensive features of this app. I thoroughly enjoy using it because it seems to offer limitless possibilities. You can do whatever you want and in any way you prefer. However, there are a few features that I believe are missing. One of them is alternative calendars and widgets for mobile devices.

### 2/5 — Photos not showing on app after update

*2026-06-20, version 0.47.0*

For some reason it’s showing only grey boxes

### 3/5 — Local Sync is Horrible

*2026-06-18, version 0.47.0*

I find Anytype mobile app to be okay. Anytype is a decent Notion alternative and while they way it is structured is not the most intuitive to me, I was willing to learn. It runs well. Runs mostly local and overall would have served my needs. The main issue with Anytype mobile is that it will not local sync. At first I thought it was me using a VPN. That would be annoying, but it didn’t work. It’s not my IOS setting. My Mac synced with my Linux computer but the IOS app will only show the channels. It won’t actually load anything. I had to subtract 2 stars for this. It works okay ish for a mobile app otherwise but not local sync is a pain in the butt

Edit: it seems to be iOS os to Linux. I tried syncing from Mac to iPhone and it worked… barely.

### 5/5 — Great Trillium Alternative for Writers

*2026-06-18, version 0.47.0*

I like to write stories for fun and was using Trillium to organize them when I realized the process to getting it set up on my phone was difficult. This app is easy to use and helps with novel organization.

### 2/5 — Good concept, unreliable

*2026-06-12, version 0.46.1*

For me, this app ticked most, if not all, boxes. However, if there is a serious and complex conflict and the app crashes, data is very difficult to retrieve. Don’t trust Anytype with vital notes.

## Frequently asked questions about Anytype

### What does Anytype do?

Anytype is a private, local-first application that brings together your conversations, documents, notes, files, and databases into one unified space. It focuses on providing powerful collaboration features while ensuring your data is always yours and accessible offline.

### What are the key features of Anytype?

Key features include end-to-end encryption for all data, offline accessibility, seamless cross-device syncing, the ability to create and edit pages with blocks, define custom content types, publish content to the web, and manage lists and tasks with customizable properties.

### Is Anytype free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering core functionality without charge. However, there are in-app purchases available, suggesting premium features or additional services may be offered.

### What devices is Anytype compatible with?

The app is designed for cross-device syncing and is available on desktop platforms. Users can learn more and try it on desktop via the official website.

### What are common use cases for Anytype?

Common use cases include organizing personal knowledge, managing projects, collaborating with teams or family, taking notes, writing documents, creating custom databases for specific needs like CVs or research, and managing tasks.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.48.3 — 2026-08-14

Updated sync protocol version.

### 0.48.2 — 2026-08-11

• Chat search: find messages and jump straight to them.
• Fixed Select and Multi-select properties not showing in grid, gallery, and query views.
• Fixed autocorrect and cursor jumps when typing at the start of a new line.
• Kanban header now expands only near the top of a column.
• Steadier sync between devices on the same local network.

### 0.48.1 — 2026-08-05

Improved Kanban. Fixes for the editor and self-hosting users.

### 0.48.0 — 2026-07-23

Performance
This release makes Anytype dramatically faster and lighter on your iPhone — especially if you have many spaces. The app now does far less work at launch and loads things only when you actually need them.

• Much faster startup — Spaces, chats, and members load on demand instead of all at once, and the app opens straight into your last-used space. The more spaces you have, the bigger the difference.
• Lower memory use — Background maintenance now runs within a memory limit, and far less is kept in memory at once. Fewer slowdowns and crashes, especially on older iPhones.
• Better battery life — No more opening every chat and re-checking every space at startup. Less heat, less drain.
• Faster, more reliable search on large accounts.
• Quicker opening of objects with long edit histories.
• Storage is freed up when you leave a space.
• Smoother scrolling in chats, Sets, Collections, search, and the editor.

New
• Admin role for shared spaces.
• Space cleanup suggestions for orphaned and unused objects — nothing is archived without your confirmation, and chats are never touched.
• Kanban board view — the long-awaited board view for Sets and Collections has arrived.
• Picture cover option for Gallery view.
• Activation-code redemption on a redesigned membership screen.

Improved
• Snappier sync after switching networks — also fixes the battery and CPU spike after moving between Wi-Fi and cellular.
• More stable local (same-network) syncing.
• Better copy & paste — precise mid-paragraph selection, no stray blank blocks, and "Plain text" paste no longer leaves formatting behind.
• Bookmarks now appear in backlinks and the graph.
• Widget settings (layout, limits, views) are now remembered.
• More private invites — links stay private until the owner shares them, and can be toggled anytime.
• @ mention button restored to the keyboard toolbar.

Fixed
• Files stuck on "Syncing" after upload finished.
• Rare freeze during file upload.
• Chat reliability: missed messages, stuck read receipts, inflated unread counts, blank previews, chats losing their name or messages, and a stuck send button on failed attachment uploads.
• Invite links now behave consistently; revoked invites clean up properly.
• Links & Backlinks panel sometimes appearing empty.
• "Current user" filter not working in Sets.
• Negative item counts on Set and Collection widgets.
• Spaces occasionally opening read-only after a cold start.
• Keyboard flicker when typing the first character into an empty block, and rare text loss when typing quickly.

### 0.47.0 — 2026-06-15

New

* Added a Recently Edited section to the channel widgets screen.
* Added Manage sections so widgets screen sections can be reordered and shown or hidden.
* Added an Admin role for channels so owners can delegate moderation.

Improvements

* Improved the paste link menu with an Object option to insert a Link to Object block when pasting an Anytype object link from the same channel.
* Search across channels, members, slash menu, and other local lists now finds matches regardless of accents, case, or locale variants.
* Page, task, and collection types are now shown even when they don’t contain any objects.
* Restored the search button and centered the comment button in the bottom bar.
* Improved widget transitions to reduce loading flicker during channel switching.
* Added the @ mention button back to the editor toolbar above the keyboard.
* Added Copy deeplink action in the object menu.

Fixes

* Fixed several crashes in the editor, spreadsheet, and UI lists.
* Fixed crashes in text editing, slash actions, and mention actions.
* Fixed a crash when restoring the editing state in the editor.
* Fixed Safari viewer crashes caused by unsupported link types.
* Fixed a crash in chat rendering.

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