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Anybox: cost, fit and limits
Anybox is a native bookmark manager for iPhone, iPad and Mac made by Anybox Ltd that saves links with nested tags and folders, archives pages, and syncs through the user's own iCloud account without any Anybox servers.
What to know first
Anybox has a free tier that saves 50 links in total, and Pro at $1.99 a month, $14.99 a year or $49.99 for a lifetime license, shown in USD and subject to App Store pricing. The apps are native to Apple platforms and store nothing on Anybox servers. The homepage heading mentions MCP readiness, but the pages read name no AI feature.
Anybox at a glance
| Maker | Anybox Ltd, Not stated on the vendor pages |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Entry price | Free; Pro $1.99 monthly, $14.99 yearly, $49.99 lifetime |
| API access | No |
| Category | Best AI Bookmark Managers in 2026, rank 8 of 13 |
| Website | anybox.app |
Who Anybox is best for
Mac and iPhone power users
Native apps, fast offline search, Spotlight and widgets on iPhone and a share extension on Mac and iPhone keep saving close to the system.
Automation fans
Siri Shortcuts, AppleScript and deeplinks to Things and Obsidian let a bookmark feed into a wider personal workflow, which suits people who build their own task and note setups.
Buyers who dislike subscriptions
A $49.99 lifetime Pro license is offered next to monthly and yearly rates, so a person can pay once for the full library and avoid a recurring bill, though App Store pricing may shift the amount.
Anybox plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Quick Find, Quick Save and export of bookmarks, with 50 links saved in total and up to 12 links on Anydock. |
| Pro monthly | $1.99 | Unlimited links and up to 30 links on Anydock, billed monthly, for people who want Pro without a yearly commitment. |
| Pro yearly | $14.99 | Unlimited links and up to 30 links on Anydock, billed yearly, which works out lower per month than the monthly rate. |
| Pro lifetime | $49.99 | Unlimited links and up to 30 links on Anydock, as a one-time purchase rather than a subscription. |
Checked November 2026.
What Anybox does
- Native apps
- iPhone, iPad and Mac apps search offline, so finding a saved link does not wait on a network connection or a web page loading. Fast offline search is named on the homepage.
- Anydock and menu bar
- A floating bookmarks bar called Anydock sits on the desktop, or a menu bar icon version replaces it for people who prefer a tidier screen.
- Page archives
- A bookmark can be archived as a PDF, a Web Archive or a screenshot, which keeps a readable copy if the live page changes. Archives are listed on the homepage.
- Tags, folders and Smart Lists
- Nested tags and folders organize links, and Smart Lists sort by URL and added date, so the structure can follow how a person thinks. The homepage lists both structures.
- Automation hooks
- Siri Shortcuts and AppleScript support automation, and deeplinks reach Things and Obsidian, while a migration assistant imports bookmarks from browsers. A share extension, widgets and Spotlight search are listed for iPhone.
How Anybox handles your data
Anybox's privacy policy says data is stored in Apple CloudKit (iCloud) and that Anybox operates no servers for it, so your library lives in your own iCloud account. The policy also names Sentry for crash reports and RevenueCat for purchases. Retention periods, whether content trains models and certifications were not stated on the pages read. Because there is no vendor-hosted copy, losing access to the iCloud account is the main risk for the library.
Where Anybox falls short in practice
- Apple only. The pages read describe iPhone, iPad and Mac apps with iCloud sync, with no web app, Windows app or Android app, so a mixed-device household or office cannot share one library.
- Small free tier. The free plan saves 50 links in total and places up to 12 links on Anydock, so most regular users will move to Pro quickly.
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Anybox: common questions
How much does Anybox Pro cost?
Pro is $1.99 monthly, $14.99 yearly or $49.99 as a lifetime license, shown in USD on the pricing section. The page notes that actual prices may vary with App Store pricing. The free plan saves 50 links in total and 12 on Anydock.
Where does Anybox keep my bookmarks?
The privacy policy says data is stored in Apple CloudKit (iCloud) and that Anybox operates no servers for it. Sentry is used for crash reports and RevenueCat for purchases, as the policy states. Retention periods and model training were not stated on the pages read.
Does Anybox have AI features?
The pages read name no AI feature. The homepage heading reads Automation and MCP Ready, which claims MCP support without describing an AI tool. If AI tagging matters to you, Karakeep and Linkwarden name those features on their own pages, and Anybox leans on shortcuts.
Does Anybox work on Windows or Android?
The pages read describe native iPhone, iPad and Mac apps and no Windows, Android or web version. The library syncs through iCloud, so it is tied to the Apple ecosystem unless you export bookmarks to another tool, which the free plan also allows.
What is Anydock in Anybox?
Anydock is a floating bookmarks bar on the desktop, with a menu bar icon version as an alternative. The free plan places up to 12 links on it, and Pro raises that to 30 links, as the pricing section states. The free plan saves 50 links in total.