Comparison

MindKeep Pro vs Archiva

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MindKeep Pro

This app redefines personal organization with a fluid interface for capturing ideas, managing reminders, and journaling. It offers seamless syncing across devices, advanced task management, and biometric security for a focused and inspired experience.

Highlights
  • Liquid Glass interface
  • Handwriting and OCR capture
  • Seamless iCloud Sync
  • Smart Notes with color-coding and tags
  • Advanced reminders and notifications
  • Biometric security (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Journaling with customization
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Built for Productivity. Evolved for You. MindKeep Pro 5 redefines personal productivity with its groundbreaking Liquid Glass interface, MindKeep Snap handwriting and OCR capture, and Echo of the Past legacy features—all wrapped in a refined experience that adapts beautifully to you. With Version 5, MindKeep Pro transitions fully into its next-generation platform, offering unmatched performance, deep customization, and a freemium model that lets you start free and expand with powerful in-app upgrades. Why Choose MindKeep Pro 5 MindKeep Pro 5 blends clarity, creativity, and control. Whether you’re capturing ideas, managing reminders, or journaling your thoughts, every action feels fluid and intentional. Its modern design, built with Liquid Glass visuals and Aurora motion, keeps you focused and inspired. Powerful Features to Elevate Your Productivity • Seamless iCloud Sync – Keep your notes, reminders, and lists synchronized across all your Apple devices. • Smart Notes – Color-code, tag, and filter your notes for effortless organization. • Advanced Reminders – Schedule one-time or recurring notifications so you never miss what matters. • Sticky Notes 2.0 – Pin ideas and quick memos to your home screen with new designs and colors. • Lists & To-Dos – Manage daily tasks and projects with simple, intuitive checklists. • Voice Assist – Add notes or reminders hands-free with quick voice commands. • Journal Reimagined – Write, reflect, and personalize entries with emojis, colors, and smooth scrolling layouts. • Clean Slate Hub – Wipe only what you choose—Notes, Reminders, Lists, Journal, or everything at once. • Biometric Security – Protect your workspace with Face ID or Touch ID authentication. • Pro Shop – Unlock premium tools like MindKeep Snap, StickyDesigner, and the Rewards Shop through in-app purchases. A New Standard for Focus and Flow Every corner of MindKeep Pro 5 is crafted for elegance and speed. From the Liquid Glass transitions to Aurora-smooth animations, you’ll experience productivity that feels effortless and immersive. It’s ad-free, intuitive, and designed for the way you work. Experience the Future of Productivity. Download MindKeep Pro 5 today and discover what it means to truly stay in flow.

About

Archiva

Organize, search, and collaborate on your multimedia files with AI-powered tagging and a smart assistant. Create collaborative stories and export your work in various formats. Features include semantic search and project workspaces.

Highlights
  • AI-powered tagging
  • Intelligent search
  • AI assistant chat
  • Collaborative stories
  • Multiple export formats
  • Project workspaces
Features
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Archiva is an intelligent multimedia archive that uses AI to organize, search, and collaborate on your files. Upload and organize documents, images, audio, and video with automatic AI-powered tagging. Chat with an AI assistant that understands your archived files. Create collaborative stories with branching narratives. Export to PDF, Word, or audio. Features include smart semantic search, project workspaces, real-time web search, and full mobile support.

Screenshots

MindKeep Pro4 screens
Archiva4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Archiva at none against MindKeep Pro's 11. Archiva also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). MindKeep Pro's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MindKeep Pro sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Archiva asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MindKeep Pro against 5.0 for Archiva. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MindKeep Pro has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MindKeep Pro ships an update monthly, Archiva every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MindKeep Pro versus Archiva: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindKeep ProArchiva
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph CimoAlfaNgen, Inc.

Customer experience

MindKeep Pro

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Archiva

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

MindKeep Pro

One-time11
  • MindKeep Snap$0.99
  • Recurring Reminders$0.99
  • Customization$0.99
Show 8 more
  • More Reminders$0.99
  • More Lists$0.99
  • MindKeep Pro Journal$0.99
  • More Sticky Notes$0.99
  • MindWriter Bundle$1.99
  • Reminder Bundle$1.99
  • Customizer Bundle$1.99
  • Mega MindKeep Pro Bundle$3.99
None

Archiva

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MindKeep Pro free?
MindKeep Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Archiva free?
Archiva is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MindKeep Pro or Archiva?
MindKeep Pro and Archiva are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do MindKeep Pro or Archiva have ads?
Neither MindKeep Pro nor Archiva shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MindKeep Pro or Archiva?
MindKeep Pro ships an update monthly, and Archiva every 9 days. Most recently, MindKeep Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Archiva on October 18, 2026.

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