Comparison

Ankorlist vs Beacon

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

Head to head
About

Ankorlist

Organize your life by topic, not by date. This app uses a familiar chat-style interface to quickly add and manage tasks. It supports both personal use and collaboration with others, with real-time syncing across devices.

Highlights
  • Topic-based organization
  • Chat-style interface
  • Personal and collaborative lists
  • Markdown notes within tasks
  • Cross-device access
  • Real-time synchronization
Features
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Ankorlist - Organise your Life by Topic, not Days Most to-do apps sort by date. Ankorlist sorts by what actually matters, grouping tasks into topics like "House Cleanup" or "Wedding Planning" instead of scattering them across days or smashing them into "Today". It's flow is inspired built the chat apps: write things down fast, cross them off as you go, no complicated systems or setup. Use it solo to stay on top of your own life, or bring in people you trust when your list needs more than one person. Key Features: Chat-style interface → Lists appear in a familiar messaging-style layout that most people already know how to navigate. Write tasks down quickly and cross them off as you go. No complicated planning systems, so you can focus on getting things done. Personal or collaborative → Use Ankorlist as your personal productivity tool, or share lists with trusted peers to stay aligned on goals and tasks. Markdown Notes inside tasks → Each task supports detailed internal notes using a built-in Markdown-supported editor. Add formatted text, structure your ideas, and keep supporting details organized within the task itself. Cross-device access → Sign up once and access your lists across devices. Add tasks from your work phone and check them later on your personal device. Real-time sync → Updates happen instantly, so changes from you or your collaborators appear immediately. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Beacon

This AI assistant operates entirely on your device, allowing you to chat, brainstorm, and write without sending data to the cloud. It offers various on-device models and can remember your preferences and ongoing projects for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • On-device AI processing
  • Cloud-free conversations
  • Multiple AI models
  • Personalized memory features
  • Image analysis capability
  • Local data storage
Features
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Beacon makes local AI feel simple. Run AI models directly on your iPhone for private, responsive help with everyday questions, writing, planning, summaries, and more—even when you’re offline. AI that chooses for you Beacon automatically routes each message to the right downloaded assistant, so you don’t have to understand model names or switch models manually. Built for different kinds of help - Chat Light for quick everyday questions and short tasks - Chat Core for more thoughtful writing, planning, and analysis - Beacon Think for math, logic, and multi-step problems - Vision for understanding photos and visible text Private by design Your local conversations and downloaded models stay on your device. Optional memory gives Beacon useful context while keeping control in your hands. Your models, your control Beacon recommends a device-appropriate model bundle to get you started. Manage your downloaded models anytime from Settings. When you need current information, web search can help retrieve fresh results. Search requests are handled separately from your private local conversations. Beacon is local AI without the technical overhead—simple to start, private to use, and ready when you are.

Screenshots

Ankorlist4 screens
Beacon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beacon at none against Ankorlist's 12. Beacon also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Ankorlist's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Ankorlist sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Beacon 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 Ankorlist against 5.0 for Beacon. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ankorlist ships an update fortnightly, Beacon every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ankorlist versus Beacon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnkorlistBeacon
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnkor Labs LimitedArmond Schneider

Customer experience

Ankorlist

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Beacon

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Ankorlist

Subscriptions11
  • Essentials (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud (Monthly)$4.991 Month
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  • Advanced (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Elite (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud Loyalty (Annual)$19.991 Year
  • Essentials (Annual)$24.991 Year
  • Annual$29.991 Year
  • Premium Cloud (Annual)$34.991 Year
  • Advanced (Annual)$49.991 Year
  • Elite (Annual)$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$69.99
None

Beacon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ankorlist free?
Ankorlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beacon free?
Beacon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ankorlist or Beacon?
Ankorlist and Beacon are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do Ankorlist or Beacon have ads?
Neither Ankorlist nor Beacon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ankorlist or Beacon?
Ankorlist ships an update fortnightly, and Beacon every 4 days. Most recently, Ankorlist was updated on October 30, 2026 and Beacon on October 28, 2026.

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