Comparison

WEB.DE vs Anchor

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

Head to head
About

WEB.DE

Manage your emails, store files securely, and access news all in one app. Features an intelligent inbox that categorizes messages and offers 2 GB of free online storage for backups and file sharing. Enjoy push notifications and PIN protection for secure access.

Highlights
  • Intelligent email categorization
  • 2 GB free online storage
  • Secure file backup and sharing
  • Push notifications for new emails
  • PIN protection for secure access
  • Access to WEB.DE news
Features
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Email, Online Storage & News - All in your account! The free WEB.DE app is your loyal companion on the go! The Intelligent Mailbox takes a lot of work off your hands! Incoming emails automatically arrive in the inbox of your mailbox. One after another, in chronological order - but mixed thematically. In the intelligent mailbox, new emails are also displayed in individual categories - completely automatically, for more overview. Everything remains as usual in the inbox. With the online storage, WEB.DE offers you a professional, free storage solution. It is equally suitable for file backups as well as for easy and fast sharing of large files - for example, photo albums. Thanks to the highest security standards, the online storage is virtually indestructible, and with cloud made in Germany, it also meets the highest data protection requirements. Particularly useful: The WEB.DE app also supports your other WEB.DE mail accounts. So you can always keep an eye on all your WEB.DE mailboxes in one app! Our "push sounds" are particularly popular: These individually adjustable notifications sound when a new email arrives. The operation is also very simple and intuitive, and the interface adapted to the smartphone is particularly user-friendly. The battery-saving email push service and the secure, protected access with PIN protection are additional advantages. For these reasons, the WEB.DE app has already been downloaded and installed over a million times! At a glance: Free app for your WEB.DE email account! 1 GB email storage Send attachments up to 20 MB Minimum 2 GB online storage 2 individual mail addresses Ad-supported Send encrypted emails Optional: Secure access with PIN protection Best display of mailbox on the smartphone Read WEB.DE news Manage files in online storage Automatic photo upload Our terms of use: http://agb.web.de/registrierungspflichtig/AGB Our privacy policy: http://agb.web.de/Datenschutzerklaerung/AGB/

About

Anchor

This app helps you transform intentions into consistent action by building simple habits and focusing on daily progress. It utilizes a unique framework to guide users from goals to daily routines with gentle reminders and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Create and track daily habits
  • Set simple goals and break them into actions
  • Receive gentle reminders
  • Daily check-ins for momentum
  • Visualize progress over time
  • Utilizes the A.R.C.H.E.R framework
Features
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Anchor helps you turn intentions into action. Build simple habits, stay focused on what matters, and make steady progress every day. Anchor is guided by the A.R.C.H.E.R framework, a practical structure to help you move from intention to consistent action across your personal goals and daily routines. What you can do with Anchor Create and track daily habits Set simple goals and break them into small actions Get gentle reminders to stay on track Check in daily to build momentum See your progress over time Built around the A.R.C.H.E.R framework Anchor uses the A.R.C.H.E.R framework to provide a clear structure for daily progress, helping you focus on the right actions at the right time without overwhelm. Designed to keep you moving Anchor is intentionally simple. No noise, no complicated setup—just the essentials to help you show up every day. Who it’s for Anyone building new habits People who want more focus and structure Those who prefer a clean, minimal app for daily progress Privacy Your data stays on your device. We don’t sell your data or show ads. Start small. Stay consistent. Build momentum with Anchor.

Screenshots

WEB.DE4 screens
Anchor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Anchor at none against WEB.DE's shown. Anchor also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). WEB.DE's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 1) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. WEB.DE sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Anchor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Anchor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WEB.DE has 1.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WEB.DE ships an update fortnightly, Anchor daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WEB.DE versus Anchor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWEB.DEAnchor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.8K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size362 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer1&1 Mail & Media GmbHAavishkar Paranjape

Customer experience

WEB.DE

All ratings1,834 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews203 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral6.4%
Negative20.7%

Anchor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

WEB.DE

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Emails not loading or syncing properly
  • Login issues and app freezes
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved email search and organization
  • Support for multiple email accounts
  • Better integration with other services

Anchor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

WEB.DE

Subscriptions8
  • Online-Speicher 30 GB3 variants$0.991 Month
  • TrackFree$1.491 Month
  • Online-Speicher 100 GB$1.991 Month
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  • WEB.DE MailPlus$3.991 Month
  • WEB.DE Mail Plus$3.991 Month
  • WEB.DE Club Membership$4.991 Month
  • WEB.DE Mail Plus$4.991 Month
  • WEB.DE Club Membership$6.991 Month
1 purchases

Anchor

One-time1
  • Anchor Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is WEB.DE free?
WEB.DE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anchor free?
Anchor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WEB.DE or Anchor?
Anchor is rated higher. WEB.DE averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Anchor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do WEB.DE or Anchor have ads?
WEB.DE shows ads; Anchor does not.
Which is updated more often, WEB.DE or Anchor?
WEB.DE ships an update fortnightly, and Anchor daily. Most recently, WEB.DE was updated on November 8, 2026 and Anchor on October 31, 2026.

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