Fastenal FASTScan vs Anchorly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fastenal FASTScan
Streamline inventory management by submitting replenishment requests directly to your local Fastenal store. This app simplifies the process of ensuring your stock levels are always adequate.
- Submit inventory replenishment requests
- Directly to servicing Fastenal location
- Simple and straightforward interface
- Streamlines stock management
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A simple application to submit inventory replenishment requests to your servicing Fastenal location.
Anchorly
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Feel stuck? Can’t start a task? Meet Anchorly - your gentle focus companion that helps you actually begin and finish tasks. No pressure. No guilt. Just a simple way to get things done. Why Anchorly works: Most productivity apps are overwhelming. Anchorly is different. It helps you: - start tasks without overthinking - stay focused with a simple timer - build momentum step by step - feel good about small wins And yes - you're not alone. Your cute penguin companion keeps you going. What you can do: - Start a focus session in seconds - Use a simple, distraction-free timer - Track your active task - Stay engaged with visual progress Designed for real life (and ADHD-friendly) Anchorly is perfect if you: - struggle with procrastination - get distracted easily - feel overwhelmed by big tasks - need a gentle push to start Built to feel calm, not stressful No complex systems. No pressure to be perfect. Just open the app… and begin. Start small. Stay consistent. Download Anchorly and take the first step.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Anchorly at daily against Fastenal FASTScan's every 6 months. Fastenal FASTScan's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Fastenal FASTScan ships an update every 6 months, Anchorly daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fastenal FASTScan | Anchorly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fastenal | Diana Brik |
In-app purchases
Fastenal FASTScan
No in-app purchases
Anchorly
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Fastenal FASTScan free?
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