Comparison

Anchor vs Remmy

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

Head to head
About

Anchor

Features
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Ever wanted to dive into foreign bestsellers, Japanese light novels, or English originals without constantly stopping to check a dictionary? Anchor is your ultimate foreign reading companion, designed for language learners and avid readers. Key Features: 1. Instant Word Lookup: Tap any word to see definitions, phonetic transcription, and grammar inflections immediately. 2. AI Grammar and Sentence Breakdown: Understand complex sentences and multi-clause structures with contextual AI explanations. 3. Web Novel Integration: Browse and read trending stories directly from platforms like Syosetu, Kakuyomu, and Royal Road. 4. In-App Web Browser: Read and translate any foreign article or webpage on the fly. 5. Vocabulary Builder with SRS: Save new words to your vocabulary list and review them with spaced repetition flashcards. 6. Rich Reading Formats: Supports EPUB, TXT, PDF, and web articles with dark mode and custom typography. [About Anchor Pro Subscription] Anchor provides core features for free with daily translation limits. Advanced learning features, including unlimited translations and AI syntax breakdowns, require an active Anchor Pro subscription. Website: https://read-anchor.com Terms of Use: https://read-anchor.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://read-anchor.com/privacy

About

Remmy

Features
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Meet Remmy, the AI study buddy that remembers your goals, your exams and how you like to learn. Turn an upcoming test into a daily plan, work through homework step by step and review with flashcards built around your topics. KNOW WHAT TO STUDY TODAY Add your exam date and the time you have each day. Remmy builds a day-by-day study plan, with practice before the test and a lighter review as exam day approaches. Miss a day? Unfinished tasks move forward automatically. UNDERSTAND IT, STEP BY STEP Start a focused study session from any task. Remmy explains one idea at a time, checks your understanding and quizzes you along the way. Ask questions without feeling judged, and pick up where you left off. TURN A HOMEWORK PHOTO INTO A LEARNING MOMENT Snap a photo when you're stuck. Get a hint first, then a step-by-step explanation and a practice problem to help you apply what you've learned. REVIEW WITH PERSONALIZED FLASHCARDS Create flashcards for an exam or a topic you choose. Spaced repetition brings cards back for review to help you remember what you're learning. MAKE STUDYING PART OF YOUR ROUTINE Build habits, keep your streak going and reflect with daily mood check-ins and weekly recaps. Choose a warm, upbeat, coaching or funny style for your conversations with Remmy. YOU CONTROL WHAT REMMY REMEMBERS View and delete saved memories anytime. Chats are automatically deleted after 30 days. No ads, and your data is never sold. Available in English and Spanish. Designed for students ages 13 and up. Remmy is an AI, not a person or a therapist. TRY REMMY AND EXPLORE PLUS Start with 3 free chats. Remmy Plus includes up to 150 messages per day, photo homework help, study plans and flashcards. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription. The yearly plan offers a 3-day free trial for eligible subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, or when a free trial ends. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://remmy-411bc.web.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Anchor4 screens
Remmy4 screens

Verdict

The call

Anchor and Remmy are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Anchor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Remmy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Anchor versus Remmy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnchorRemmy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size241 MB94 MB
Age rating17+12+
Developeryunche hsiehSonja Jankovikj Gelevska

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Anchor

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Remmy

Subscriptions2
  • Remmy Plus Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Remmy Plus Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Anchor free?
Anchor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remmy free?
Remmy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Anchor or Remmy have ads?
Neither Anchor nor Remmy shows ads.

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