Etched vs AnyData
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Etched
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Stop losing your own notes. Etched finds what you wrote by meaning — not just by keyword. Ask for "the note about slowing down to think" and it surfaces, even if those exact words were never written. Everything runs on your device. Write in plain markdown and watch it render as you type — no symbols, no preview pane, no modes. What you see is the file. Your notes stay portable .md, yours forever. FREE, and complete: • On-device semantic search — find notes by meaning • Live WYSIWYG markdown — bold, headings, lists, quotes, code • Tables, callouts, code blocks, footnotes, highlights, links • iCloud sync across your devices • Export to .md (raw or with rendered images), PDF, plain text ETCHED PRO — one-time purchase, yours forever: • Flashcards + spaced repetition — turn notes into memory • Diagrams from plain text (flowcharts, sequences, mind maps) • Typeset math and chemistry (LaTeX) • Charts from a few rows of data • Sheet music from ABC notation • Handwriting / sketches • Present mode — turn a note into full-screen slides • Per-note themes Reading every format is always free — Pro unlocks creating them. No subscription, ever. Pay once and keep it. Coming from Apple Notes, Obsidian, or Bear? Your markdown imports as plain .md, and you finally get search that finds notes by meaning — privately, with no account. Private by design: your notes never leave your devices except through your own iCloud. No account, no tracking, no ads. Your notes, etched in memory. — Made by Hyojin Mo. Support: support@vibeland.app
AnyData
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Etched at Free against AnyData's $1.99. Etched also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). AnyData's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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
Etched is free to download; AnyData costs $1.99 up front. Etched sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AnyData asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Etched | AnyData |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Soyeon Noh | SIU LO |
In-app purchases
Etched
- Etched Pro$14.99
AnyData
No in-app purchases









