Comparison

Anytype vs Proton Authenticator

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

Head to head
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.

About

Proton Authenticator

Securely manage your two-factor authentication codes with an open-source, end-to-end encrypted authenticator app. It offers seamless cross-device syncing, effortless import from other apps, and robust backup options, all protected by strict Swiss privacy laws. Take control of your digital security with a trusted and private solution.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted iCloud sync
  • Effortless import from other authenticators
  • Secure backup and export
  • Swiss privacy by design
  • Open source and transparent
  • Offline support
Features
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Get the authenticator trusted by millions — from Proton Mail, the world's largest encrypted email provider. Proton Authenticator is open source, end-to-end encrypted, and protected by strict Swiss privacy laws. Protect all your new accounts and strengthen security on your existing ones. Proton Authenticator keeps your 2FA codes secure, accessible, and completely private — with full control over where your data is stored. KEY FEATURES Local-First Storage:Your 2FA codes are stored entirely on your device, giving you complete control over your data. Effortless Import: Migrate from Google Authenticator, Authy, or any other app in seconds. Secure Backup & Export: Retain full control of your data with easy backup and restore options. Swiss Privacy by Design: Built under Switzerland's strongest data protection regulations. Open Source & Transparent: Auditable code. No tracking. No ads. Take control of your digital security with encryption you can trust. Free to use: No Proton account required, ad-free. Offline support: On mobile and desktop apps No other 2FA app provides this combination of security and privacy. Trusted by millions. Built by Proton. Take control of your digital security today. Terms of service: https://proton.me/legal/terms Learn more: https://proton.me

Screenshots

Anytype4 screens
Proton Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Proton Authenticator at none against Anytype's 2. Anytype's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 56%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Anytype sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Proton Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Anytype against 4.4 for Proton Authenticator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 245 and 242 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Anytype's written reviews are positive against 56% of Proton Authenticator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anytype ships an update fortnightly, Proton Authenticator weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Anytype versus Proton Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnytypeProton Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (245 ratings) — better4.4 (242 ratings)
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews — better55.8% of reviews
Number of ratings245 — better242
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size274 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAny AssociationProton AG

Customer experience

Anytype

All ratings245 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral13.2%
Negative22.8%

Proton Authenticator

All ratings242 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews242 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral20.7%
Negative23.6%

User reviews

Anytype

From 245 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful and flexible
  • 🔒 Privacy-focused and secure
  • 👍 Customizable and adaptable
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Comprehensive note-taking features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Proton Authenticator

From 242 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Cross-platform support
  • 🔒 Secure cloud sync
  • 👍 Easy import from other authenticators
  • 🚀 Convenient 'next' feature for codes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy UI (scrolling jitters, random sorting)
  • 👎 Lack of customization options (pin favorites, change icons)
  • 🐛 Sync/login issues on iPad

Bugs and 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

Proton Authenticator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sync/login loop on iPad
  • 2FA input broken on non-iPhone devices
  • Screen strobing on iPad
  • Duplicate entries after import

Requested features

5 requests
  • PIN unlock for desktop
  • Alphabetical sorting option
  • Export function (not just Proton-specific backup)
  • Native macOS app
  • Option to hide item icons

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Anytype

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$9.991 Month
  • Builder$119.001 Year
None

Proton Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Anytype free?
Anytype is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Proton Authenticator free?
Proton Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Anytype or Proton Authenticator?
Anytype is rated higher. Anytype averages 4.5 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while Proton Authenticator averages 4.4 from 242 ratings.
Do Anytype or Proton Authenticator have ads?
Neither Anytype nor Proton Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anytype or Proton Authenticator?
Anytype ships an update fortnightly, and Proton Authenticator weekly. Most recently, Anytype was updated on September 30, 2026 and Proton Authenticator on October 2, 2026.

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