Comparison

PrivyPDF vs AnyData

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

Head to head
About

PrivyPDF

Features
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PrivyPDF lets you chat with your PDF documents using your own AI—powered by Ollama on your local network. Your data stays on your device and your LAN. FEATURES • Chat with the current PDF: ask questions and get answers grounded in the document • Local AI via Ollama: set your server URL and choose Chat, Embedding, and OCR models in Settings • Parse & Index: extract text and optional embeddings; trigger automatically on import (when Ollama is configured) or manually from Library or Chat • Remove documents: long-press a PDF in Library to remove it • Export answers to Markdown, JSON, or Word (RTF) • Library: import, open, and manage multiple PDFs • First-time setup: prompt to configure Ollama Base URL and models SETTINGS • Ollama Base URL, request timeout • Chat, Embedding, and OCR model pickers (refresh from Ollama) • Model temperature slider • Use Embeddings toggle for semantic retrieval • Retrieval options: TopK, history turns, chunk size Requires an Ollama server on your network (e.g. http://192.168.x.x:11434). or LM Studio on your network (e.g. http://192.168.x.x:1234/v1) No cloud; all processing is local or on your LAN.

About

AnyData

Features
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AnyData lets you design a custom database on your iPhone or iPad—no account and no cloud required. BUILD YOUR SCHEMA • Workspaces keep separate databases on the same device • Enumerables define reusable pick lists (unique values, deletable) • Classes define tables with typed properties: String, Date/Time, Date, Time, Integer, Float, Color, Enumerable, and Class references • All properties are optional ENTER DATA • Edit instances with constrained controls (pickers, number pads, date/time, color) • Forms provide a clean, class-bound entry UI—Submit saves and clears for the next record EXPLORE WITH VIEWS • Create views on one or more classes • Choose output columns (shown as Class › Field) • Optional filters (AND/OR) with typed comparators • Optional GROUP BY with Count, Sum, Average, Min, Max, and Median • Related classes join on Class references; unrelated classes use a Cartesian product • Sortable tables with Class drill-down into record details UNDERSTAND STRUCTURE • Interactive ER Diagram—drag tables, pinch to zoom, Auto Layout, export PNG or PDF • Generate Sample creates an Oracle HR–inspired demo schema, views, and forms EXPORT • Export ANSI SQL DDL (tables, primary/foreign keys, views) • Export data as INSERT statements • Export data as CSV (zipped per-table files) • Share via the system share sheet Privacy-friendly: data stays on your device using on-device storage. Light and Dark Mode supported.

Screenshots

PrivyPDF4 screens
AnyData4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AnyData at none against PrivyPDF's 1. PrivyPDF's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PrivyPDF sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AnyData asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PrivyPDF versus AnyData: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivyPDFAnyData
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGUOYU WANGSIU LO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PrivyPDF

One-time1
  • PrivyPDF Pro$9.99
None

AnyData

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrivyPDF free?
PrivyPDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AnyData free?
AnyData is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PrivyPDF or AnyData have ads?
Neither PrivyPDF nor AnyData shows ads.

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