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Spec score 8.4 #12 of 31 in Time Blocking Apps

What it is

Anchor is a time-blocking planner for iPhone and Mac. Users place tasks inside blocks for projects or activities, then work through the day one block at a time. Blocks can repeat automatically, and the planner can show one to five days together. Natural-language task entry can set a date, project and urgency; iPhone users can also capture tasks by voice. Anchor supports Siri, Shortcuts, Apple Calendar and Reminders, with two-way Calendar and Reminders sync. During a block, it displays only current work and can show that block on an iPhone Lock Screen, Dynamic Island or Mac notch. On Mac, Claude, Codex, Cursor or another MCP app can help plan tasks through an optional local server. Anchor requires no account, stores data on devices and users’ iCloud, works offline, and has no ads or cross-app tracking. The free plan includes unlimited tasks, projects and blocks; Super Anchor costs 49.99 USD once.

Spec sheet

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.Read 9 Oct 2026 · tryanchor.app
Trial
The Super Anchor purchase can be tried free for seven days, and the page says nothing is charged when the trial ends.Read 9 Oct 2026 · tryanchor.app
Privacy
Anchor says it requires no account and stores data on users’ devices and in their own iCloud rather than with Anchor.Read 9 Oct 2026 · tryanchor.app
Support
The maker lists [email protected] as the support contact.Read 9 Oct 2026 · tryanchor.app
Maker
The site says Anchor is made by Alex, with no team or outside funding, and identifies the publisher as Pool Studio.Read 9 Oct 2026 · tryanchor.app
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.Read 9 Oct 2026 · tryanchor.app
Apple integrations
Anchor supports Siri, Shortcuts, Apple Calendar, and Reminders, with Calendar and Reminders sync available both ways.Read 9 Oct 2026 · tryanchor.app
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.Read 9 Oct 2026 · tryanchor.app
Offline and ads
The app says it works offline and has no ads or cross-app tracking.Read 9 Oct 2026 · tryanchor.app
Platform limits
The FAQ says Anchor has no iPad, Android, or Windows version and is for iPhone and Mac.Read 9 Oct 2026 · tryanchor.app
Routines
Blocks can repeat automatically, and the planner can show one to five days side by side.Read 9 Oct 2026 · tryanchor.app
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.Read 9 Oct 2026 · tryanchor.app
System requirements
The FAQ lists iOS 26 or later for iPhone and macOS 26 or later for Mac.Read 9 Oct 2026 · tryanchor.app
Task planning
Users can make blocks for projects or activities, and each block can hold as many or as few tasks as they like.Read 9 Oct 2026 · tryanchor.app

Plans and prices

Anchor Free Unlimited tasks, projects and blocks · Repeating blocks · Focus mode · Siri and Shortcuts · Notifications Read 9 Oct 2026 · tryanchor.app
Super Anchor $49.99, paid once once Mac app · iCloud sync · Widgets and Live Activities · Calendar and Reminders sync · Smart dates · Voice capture Read 9 Oct 2026 · tryanchor.app

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Unlimited tasks, projects and blocks on free plan
  • Repeating blocks and one-to-five-day views
  • Two-way Calendar and Reminders sync
  • Natural-language and voice task capture
  • No account, ads or cross-app tracking

Limits

  • No iPad, Android or Windows version
  • Super Anchor costs 49.99 USD once
  • Requires iOS 26 or macOS 26
  • Mac app is part of Super Anchor

Who it suits

It suits iPhone and Mac users who prefer time-blocked planning, Apple integrations and local data storage. The FAQ states there is no iPad, Android or Windows version.

Verdict

Anchor focuses on block-based daily planning with Apple integrations and device-based storage. Its platform coverage is limited to iPhone and Mac, with several features reserved for the paid tier.

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