Comparison

Marten vs AnyData

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

Head to head
About

Marten

Features
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Marten is a clean, distraction-free note app built for developers. Write in Markdown with syntax-highlighted code blocks, then turn any note into a project with just the tabs you need. Keep a plain note, or add API keys, secrets, passwords, social logins, links, references, and checklists. Each filled tab becomes an item, so one note holds everything about a project. FEATURES Markdown editor Fenced code blocks with an olive, editor-style highlight. Toggle a live preview anytime. Project tabs Note, List, API, Ref, Link, Secret, Password, and Social. Add only the tabs you want with a tap. Secrets vault Store API keys, passwords, and accounts with masked fields and a quick reveal. Checklists Reminders-style lists with tap-to-complete items. Tags and search Organize with #hashtags and find anything instantly with full-text search. Sync, your way Local-first storage that works offline, with optional cloud sync across your devices. Turn sync on or off whenever you want. Built for every screen A native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with an adaptive three-column layout on iPad and Mac. Light and dark themes. Private by design Your notes are yours. No ads, no tracking, and you can delete your account and all data from inside the app at any time. Marketing URL: https://marten.kodefoundry.com Privacy Policy URL: https://marten.kodefoundry.com/privacy

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

Marten4 screens
AnyData4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Marten at Free against AnyData's $1.99. Marten also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Marten is free to download; AnyData costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Marten versus AnyData: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMartenAnyData
PriceFree — better$1.99
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjoseph hamawiSIU LO

In-app purchases

None

Marten

No in-app purchases

None

AnyData

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marten free?
Marten is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AnyData free?
AnyData costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Marten or AnyData have ads?
Neither Marten nor AnyData shows ads.

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