Anytype vs Paddle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Paddle
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PaddleUp helps schools and nonprofits run fundraising events from one mobile app—aligned with the PaddleUp web dashboard at app.paddleup.io. FOR ORGANIZATION & EVENT STAFF • Campaign overview — revenue, goals, and activity at a glance • Item catalog — fixed-price and auction items, photos, and inventory • Bidders — register bidders, payment methods, and bidder numbers • Point of sale — sell tickets, items, and sponsorships on site • Transactions — review charges, refunds, and payment status • Sponsorships — track sponsor packages and fulfillment • Auction monitor — live bidding status during your event • Tickets & attendees — ticket types, bundles, purchasers, and check-in • Contacts — donor and supporter records tied to your campaign PAYMENTS & HARDWARE • Stripe-powered card payments • Stripe Terminal support for Bluetooth card readers at galas and auctions • Cash and manual payment recording where your organization allows it SECURITY & ACCESS • Sign in with Apple, email, and organization permissions • Role-based access so volunteers only see what they need • Device registration for trusted staff devices PaddleUp is designed for authorized staff of organizations already using PaddleUp. Sign-in requires an account provisioned by your organization or PaddleUp administrator. Support: https://paddleup.io/contact Privacy: https://paddleup.io/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paddle at none against Anytype's 2. Paddle also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Anytype sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Paddle asks for nothing beyond the download.
Anytype ships an update fortnightly, Paddle every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Anytype | Paddle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (245 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 245 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 274 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Any Association | Nate Wessels |
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
Paddle
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Anytype
- Pro$9.991 Month
- Builder$119.001 Year
Paddle
No in-app purchases









