Comparison

Möbius Sync vs Anvilrity

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

Head to head
About

Möbius Sync

Synchronize files between your iOS devices and other Syncthing-supported platforms without relying on cloud storage. Manage multiple folders and remote devices, with options for sandbox or experimental cross-app sandbox syncing.

Highlights
  • File synchronization between iOS and other Syncthing devices
  • No cloud service required
  • Supports multiple folders and remote devices
  • Sync within app sandbox or other app sandboxes (paid)
  • Uses open-source Syncthing engine
Features
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Möbius Sync brings Syncthing to your iPhone or iPad, allowing you to synchronize selected files between iOS devices and other devices supported by Syncthing, without the need for any cloud service. Supports multiple folders and multiple remote devices. Synchronized folders can be created either: 1. in the Möbius Sync sandbox and files can be added to and retrieved from shared folders via the iOS Files app; or 2. (PAID feature) by accessing other apps' sandboxes. This feature is EXPERIMENTAL and may break other app's functionality. Uses the open-source Syncthing engine internally. Usage within the Möbius Sync sandbox is free up to 20MB. Unlimited file sync, including files in other apps' sanboxes is available for a one-time purchase. NOTE: The functionality unlocked by in-app purchase is identical to that in Möbius Sync Pro (which is purchased up-front).

About

Anvilrity

Features
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Anvilrity is a workshop companion for blacksmiths, bladesmiths and ornamental smiths. It keeps the records that decide how a piece turns out: what steel you used, how many heats it took, what temperature you quenched at and what hardness you measured. PROJECT JOURNAL Create a card for every piece with type, steel, technique, target dimensions and deadline. Work through a stage checklist from drawing out to final finish. Record each forging session with the number of heats, resulting dimensions and how the steel behaved. Track how the piece changes shape from raw stock to finished blade, attach progress photos, and keep client briefs and cost estimates alongside the work. HEAT TREATMENT RECORDS Log normalizing cycles, austenitizing temperature, soak time, quench medium, tempering schedule and measured hardness for every blade. Each record is drawn as a cooling curve against the transformation nose so you can see what the schedule actually did. FORGE CALCULATORS An interactive heat colour chart that maps incandescent colour to temperature. Heat treatment schedules for common carbon, alloy, spring, tool and stainless steels. Tempering colour guide from pale straw to grey blue. Steel mass and stock removal calculators. Forge welding window with flux selection. Bevel geometry with live cross sections. Edge angle tables by purpose. Fuel consumption and cost. Quench medium comparison with crack risk. STEEL AND TOOLS A library of blacksmithing steels with composition, forging range, hardening schedule, hardness and what each grade is actually good for. Inventory for bar stock, hammers, tongs, anvils, forges and grinders, with condition tracking and maintenance history. Consumables with low stock alerts, handle material comparison and a supplier directory. BLACKSMITH ACADEMY Twelve lessons across three levels, from steels and heat colour through heat treatment, blade geometry and handles to damascus, ornamental work, axes and shop economics. Each lesson has theory, a procedural diagram, the mistakes that ruin the work, and a five question test. A glossary of more than 280 terms, a daily craft tip with a streak counter, and a competency radar that shows where the gaps are.

Screenshots

Möbius Sync1 screens
Anvilrity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Anvilrity at none against Möbius Sync's 1. Anvilrity also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Möbius Sync's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.0). On price and ads 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. Möbius Sync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Anvilrity asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Möbius Sync ships an update every 2 months, Anvilrity fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Möbius Sync versus Anvilrity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMöbius SyncAnvilrity
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (140 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings140 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPickup Infinity LimitedAidan Reid

Bugs and requests

Möbius Sync

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Syncthing version incompatibility with v2.x devices
  • Device discovery limited to 1 of 5 paired devices
  • Insufficient space errors despite available storage
  • Purchase dialog rendering issues on older devices
  • Purchase not persisting after app reinstall
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  • Settings reset after app updates
  • External folder bookmark path cannot be changed
  • .stfolder sync failures and naming conflicts
  • Sync hangs at intermediate percentages
  • Files not appearing in designated folders despite sync confirmation
  • App crashes and becomes unresponsive
  • Language preference not saved between sessions
  • Syncthing disabled errors with no explanation
  • Quick Sync feature not working reliably
  • Accessibility issues with VoiceOver
  • App storage consuming excessive disk space (10GB+)

Requested features

15 requests
  • Update internal Syncthing to version 2.x or higher
  • iOS Photos app sync capability (at least one-way upload)
  • True background synchronization
  • Selective folder sync to save storage space
  • File Provider extension for deeper iOS integration
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  • Widget for continuous background operation
  • Photo library backup functionality
  • Family sharing support for purchases
  • Better UI/UX with custom frontend instead of web interface
  • Automatic sync without manual app opening
  • Support for untrusted devices
  • Folder encryption support
  • Location-based sync triggers
  • More frequent Syncthing core updates
  • Better documentation and setup guides

Anvilrity

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Möbius Sync

One-time1
  • Unlimited file sync$4.99
None

Anvilrity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Möbius Sync free?
Möbius Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anvilrity free?
Anvilrity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Möbius Sync or Anvilrity have ads?
Neither Möbius Sync nor Anvilrity shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Möbius Sync or Anvilrity?
Möbius Sync ships an update every 2 months, and Anvilrity fortnightly. Most recently, Möbius Sync was updated on October 21, 2026 and Anvilrity on October 14, 2026.

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