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Anchor
What it is
Anchor is a time-blocking planner for iPhone and Mac that organizes tasks into blocks so users can work through the day one block at a time. Blocks can represent projects or activities and hold any number of tasks; they can also repeat automatically. The planner can display one to five days side by side. Typing a task in natural language can fill in its date, project, and urgency, and iPhone users can capture tasks by voice. Anchor supports Siri, Shortcuts, Apple Calendar, and Reminders, with two-way sync for Calendar and Reminders. During a block, it centers the display on the current work and can show the block on the iPhone Lock Screen or Dynamic Island, or in the Mac notch. On Mac, users can connect Claude, Codex, Cursor, or another MCP app for task planning; the optional MCP server runs locally and remains off until enabled. Anchor says it requires no account and stores data on devices and in users’ own iCloud. It works offline and has no ads or cross-app tracking. The free plan includes unlimited tasks, projects, and blocks. Super Anchor costs $49.99 once.
For and against
For
- Free plan includes unlimited tasks, projects, and blocks
- Blocks can repeat automatically
- Calendar and Reminders sync in both directions
- Works offline with no ads or cross-app tracking
- No account required; data stays on devices and iCloud
Against
- No iPad, Android, or Windows version
- Requires iOS 26 or later or macOS 26 or later
- Super Anchor costs $49.99 once
The verdict
Anchor pairs time blocking with Apple integrations, offline use, and device-based data storage. Its platform support is limited to iPhone and Mac, and the Mac app is part of the paid Super Anchor plan.
Who it suits
Anchor suits iPhone and Mac users who want to organize tasks around time blocks and recurring routines. It may also fit people who use Apple Calendar, Reminders, Siri, or Shortcuts.
Plans and prices
Anchor
Unlimited tasks, projects and blocks · Repeating blocks · Focus mode · Siri and Shortcuts
Read 9 Oct 2026 · tryanchor.app
Super Anchor
Mac app · iCloud sync · Widgets and Live Activities · Calendar and Reminders sync
Read 9 Oct 2026 · tryanchor.app
On the record
- AI integrations
- On Mac, users can connect Claude, Codex, Cursor, or any MCP app to plan tasks; the optional MCP server runs locally and stays off until enabled.tryanchor.app · read 9 Oct 2026
- Apple integrations
- Anchor supports Siri, Shortcuts, Apple Calendar, and Reminders, with Calendar and Reminders sync available both ways.tryanchor.app · read 9 Oct 2026
- Focus features
- During a block, Anchor shows only the current work and can display the block on the iPhone Lock Screen and Dynamic Island or the Mac notch.tryanchor.app · read 9 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The site says Anchor is made by Alex, with no team or outside funding, and identifies the publisher as Pool Studio.tryanchor.app · read 9 Oct 2026
- Offline and ads
- The app says it works offline and has no ads or cross-app tracking.tryanchor.app · read 9 Oct 2026
- Platform limits
- The FAQ says Anchor has no iPad, Android, or Windows version and is for iPhone and Mac.tryanchor.app · read 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Anchor says it requires no account and stores data on users’ devices and in their own iCloud rather than with Anchor.tryanchor.app · read 9 Oct 2026
- Routines
- Blocks can repeat automatically, and the planner can show one to five days side by side.tryanchor.app · read 9 Oct 2026
- Smart capture
- Typing a task in natural language can fill in its date, project, and urgency, and users can capture tasks by voice on iPhone.tryanchor.app · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker lists [email protected] as the support contact.tryanchor.app · read 9 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The FAQ lists iOS 26 or later for iPhone and macOS 26 or later for Mac.tryanchor.app · read 9 Oct 2026
- Task planning
- Users can make blocks for projects or activities, and each block can hold as many or as few tasks as they like.tryanchor.app · read 9 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The Super Anchor purchase can be tried free for seven days, and the page says nothing is charged when the trial ends.tryanchor.app · read 9 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Anchor is a time-blocking planner for iPhone and Mac that lets users put tasks into blocks and work through the day one block at a time.tryanchor.app · read 9 Oct 2026
