# Anytype vs Catalyst

The clearest difference is monetization model: Anytype at free with in-app purchases against Catalyst's subscription. Anytype also leads on ratings volume (245 vs 1). Catalyst's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Anytype sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Catalyst sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Catalyst holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anytype has 245 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anytype | Catalyst |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anytype-the-everything-app/id6449487029/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalyst-commit-and-achieve/id6762204965/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **245** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 274 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Any Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689366900) | [BlackShift LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893358026) |

## What reviewers say

### Anytype

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anytype-the-everything-app/id6449487029)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Builder | $119.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**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

**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


### Catalyst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalyst-commit-and-achieve/id6762204965)

This app uses financial consequences to help users achieve their goals. Users commit money to a 30-day cycle, earning it back with a bonus for completion or losing it if they fail. Mastermind groups provide social accountability.

**Highlights:** Financial commitment for goals, Daily reflection tracking, 30-day goal cycles, Mastermind accountability groups, Consequence-based motivation, Goal progress feed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Catalyst Weekly | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Catalyst | $49.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anytype free?

Anytype is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Catalyst free?

Catalyst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Anytype or Catalyst?

Catalyst is rated higher. Anytype averages 4.5 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while Catalyst averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Anytype or Catalyst have ads?

Neither Anytype nor Catalyst shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Anytype or Catalyst?

Anytype ships an update fortnightly, and Catalyst fortnightly. Most recently, Anytype was updated on October 13, 2026 and Catalyst on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*