Comparison

Zenkit Chat vs Anytype

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Zenkit Chat

Combines team chat and task management into a single application, eliminating the need to switch between tools. Seamlessly convert messages into tasks, assign them, and keep all task-related discussions within the chat for better organization and workflow.

Highlights
  • Convert messages to tasks
  • Assign tasks within chat
  • Task-specific chat views
  • Mention and assign tasks
  • Connect to Zenkit Universe
  • Enterprise-ready features
Features
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Finally - chat & tasks in one place. Forget switching between apps just to keep track of what’s going on. CHAT + TASKS = MAGIC Zenchat is the perfect mix of team chat and task management: • Quickly turn any message into a task & assign or edit within your chat. Never switch apps for routine task management again. • Get in the habit of directly chatting about tasks so valuable information stays where it belongs. • See chats related to all tasks in a project, or choose to focus only on your tasks. • Mention and assign tasks anyone to bring them into a chat. What happens when you use Zenchat: - less context switching between chat and task management tools - less cluttered chats, less scrolling, less searching - less confusion about where to add comments and important information + more time within your natural workflow + more motivation and engagement with team members + more overview and understanding about what's going on + more value of your information by chatting about tasks and topics ZENKIT UNIVERSE Optionally connect to the Zenkit Universe to see your tasks in advanced views like Kanban, Gantt, to do list apps, and vice versa! ENTERPRISE Zenchat is enterprise-ready (SSO, SAML, SCIM, Groups, Roles, permissions etc.)

About

Anytype

This app unifies conversations, documents, notes, files, and databases into a single, private application. It offers powerful, local-first collaboration with end-to-end encryption, offline access, and secure cross-device syncing, ensuring your data always remains yours.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Zenkit Chat4 screens
Anytype4 screens

Verdict

The call

Zenkit Chat and Anytype both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Zenkit Chat's written reviews are positive against 64% of Anytype's. Zenkit Chat also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Anytype's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (241 vs 8). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Zenkit Chat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Anytype sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Zenkit Chat against 4.5 for Anytype. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anytype has 241 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Zenkit Chat's written reviews are positive against 64% of Anytype's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zenkit Chat ships an update every 2 months, Anytype fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Zenkit Chat versus Anytype: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZenkit ChatAnytype
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings)4.5 (241 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better64.4% of reviews
Number of ratings8241 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB264 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperaxonicAny Association

Customer experience

Zenkit Chat

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Anytype

All ratings241 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive64.4%
Neutral13.3%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

Zenkit Chat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Anytype

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Zenkit Chat

Subscriptions2
  • Zenkit Chat Plus$4.991 Month
  • Zenkit Chat Plus$47.991 Year
2 purchases

Anytype

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$9.991 Month
  • Builder$119.001 Year

Questions

Is Zenkit Chat free?
Zenkit Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anytype free?
Anytype is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zenkit Chat or Anytype?
Zenkit Chat and Anytype are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 241 ratings respectively.
Do Zenkit Chat or Anytype have ads?
Neither Zenkit Chat nor Anytype shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zenkit Chat or Anytype?
Zenkit Chat ships an update every 2 months, and Anytype fortnightly. Most recently, Zenkit Chat was updated on September 2, 2026 and Anytype on September 21, 2026.

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