Anchor vs Cinch Studios
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Anchor
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Anchor is a quiet typing ritual for the moments when your mind feels too full. Most wellness apps ask you to listen. Some ask you to read. Anchor asks you to type slowly, one word at a time. In that slower rhythm, attention has somewhere to land, the pace softens, and supportive words become easier to receive. Open Anchor when you are overthinking, before sleep, after a difficult day, before a conversation that matters, or whenever you want a steadier way back to yourself. Choose a guided session across topics like Presence, Calm, Rest, Self-Worth, Love, and Focus. Use Shuffle for gentle variety. Start a Personal Session from what’s on your mind. Or write your own words in Custom and return to them whenever you need them. Themes, sounds, reminders, reflection, and pace controls help you shape the ritual around you. No scores. No streaks. No pressure. Just your attention. One word at a time. Some features, including Personal and Custom Sessions, require Anchor Premium. Anchor is for wellness and reflection. It is not medical care, therapy, or crisis support. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Cinch Studios
Easily browse and purchase class packs or membership options. View the schedule, filter by class type, and manage your reservations to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.
- Purchase class packs and memberships
- Browse class schedule
- Filter classes by type
- Manage reservations
- Stay organized with fitness goals
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Features: -Purchase Class Packs and Memberships Easily browse and purchase our class packs or membership options -View our schedule Filter classes by type to find the perfect fit for your routine. -Manage your reservations Book your class reservations with ease. Keep track of your upcoming classes and manage your schedule to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cinch Studios at none against Anchor's 2. Anchor's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Anchor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Cinch Studios asks for nothing beyond the download.
Anchor ships an update every 3 days, Cinch Studios every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Anchor | Cinch Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 267 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anchor Typing Inc. | CINCH Studios Corp |
In-app purchases
Anchor
- Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year
Cinch Studios
No in-app purchases
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