# Anytype vs Nudge

The clearest difference is rating: Nudge at 5.0 against Anytype's 4.5. Nudge also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Anytype's advantage is ratings volume (252 vs 1). 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 Nudge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nudge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anytype has 252 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Anytype ships an update fortnightly, Nudge every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anytype | Nudge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anytype-the-everything-app/id6449487029/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nudge-shared-reminders/id6764899683/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **252** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 274 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Any Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689366900) | [Kristofer Huffman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895955314) |

## 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


### Nudge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nudge-shared-reminders/id6764899683)

This app helps couples and partners manage shared responsibilities with gentle, persistent reminders. It facilitates task completion without direct confrontation, supporting daily routines and medication tracking. Premium features offer enhanced reminder options and unlimited usage.

**Highlights:** Send reminders to partner, Repeat reminders until task completion, Track medications and routines, Share task inbox, Urgent reminder intervals (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nudge Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Nudge Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anytype free?

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

### Is Nudge free?

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

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

Nudge is rated higher. Anytype averages 4.5 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while Nudge averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Anytype or Nudge have ads?

Neither Anytype nor Nudge shows ads.

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

Anytype ships an update fortnightly, and Nudge every 2 weeks. Most recently, Anytype was updated on October 30, 2026 and Nudge on October 24, 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.*