Anytype vs Code Cards
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.
Code Cards
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The line is moving. Your card should be ready before it is your turn. Code Cards keeps membership cards, loyalty cards, and the barcodes you use every day together on your iPhone. Add a card once, make it easy to recognize, then open the right barcode in a tap—from the app, the Home Screen, or Today View. ADD A CARD IN SECONDS • Scan a barcode with the camera • Read a barcode from a photo or screenshot • Enter the code manually when that is easier • Supports QR Code, Code 128, Aztec, PDF417, EAN-13, UPC-A, and Code 39 FIND THE RIGHT CARD • Search by card name or barcode content • Choose a color that makes the card easy to spot • Add a photo for instant recognition • Leave a note for the details you want to remember READY TO SCAN • Open a large, clear barcode with one tap • Screen brightness rises automatically while you view a card, then returns to your previous setting • Put a favorite card on the Home Screen or in Today View • Choose from multiple widget sizes • Switch between cards directly in the Quick Switch widget YOUR CARDS STAY YOURS Card data is stored on your device. No account is required. The free version includes up to three cards, with scanning, photos, colors, notes, search, and widgets included. A one-time Code Cards Pro purchase unlocks unlimited cards.
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Verdict
Anytype and Code Cards are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 and Code Cards sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Anytype | Code Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (252 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 252 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 274 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Any Association | Sheng Ping Li |
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
Code Cards
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Anytype
- Pro$9.991 Month
- Builder$119.001 Year
Code Cards
- Code Cards Pro$2.99









