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Anchor

Freemium#31 of 31 in Time Blocking Apps

Anchor: A private, focused iPhone planner for flexible time blocking and offline use. Ranked #31 of 31 in Time Blocking Apps by our editors (6.1/10); pricing: Freemium; best for private offline iPhone time blocking.

6.1/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.1 / 10
Pricing
Freemium
Best for
Private offline iPhone time blocking
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Flexible focus blocks can move when plans change
- Offline operation with on-device data storage
- Apple Calendar, Reminders, Siri, widgets, and Live Activity support
Where it doesn't
- Available for iOS rather than desktop platforms
- Focused on Apple ecosystem integrations
- Paid plan pricing varies by region

Our verdict on Anchor

Anchor is a time-blocking and daily-planning app for people who prefer organizing work around flexible focus blocks instead of assigning every task an exact time. It supports task capture, Smart Dates, repeating time blocks, calendar and reminder synchronization, and tools for carrying unfinished work forward when plans change. The product is positioned for freelancers, founders, parents, and students who want an iPhone-based planning system with offline operation and on-device data storage.

Its strongest fit is the Apple ecosystem. Anchor connects with Apple Calendar and Apple Reminders, while Siri shortcuts support hands-free task capture or planning workflows. Widgets and Live Activity keep scheduled information visible from the iPhone interface, and Focus mode adds distraction shielding during planned work periods. These features make Anchor more suitable for users already relying on Apple’s calendar, reminders, and voice-assistant tools than for people seeking broad third-party integrations.

Anchor’s scope is deliberately narrow: flexible time blocking, daily planning, and focus support on iPhone. The published offering includes a freemium model with Super Anchor Monthly, Super Anchor Yearly, and Super Anchor Lifetime plans; the listed starting price is 2.99, with regional variation possible. It should appeal to buyers who value privacy-oriented offline planning, repeating blocks, and a focused mobile workflow. Choose an alternative if desktop coverage, cross-platform access, or a wider integration ecosystem is essential.

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Anchor pricing

Plans FreemiumFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 21 Sep 2026.

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Anchor fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Not verified
Calendar sync	Yes
Task management	Yes
Recurring time blocks	Yes
Automatic scheduling	Not verified
Desktop apps	No
Mobile apps	Yes
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	iOS
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	3 integrations: Apple Calendar, Apple Reminders, Siri
Pricing	Freemium (source)
Website	tryanchor.app
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

Anchor integrations

Anchor lists 3 integrations on its own site.

Apple Calendar
Apple Reminders
Siri

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