What is Anvil?
Private offline AI for iPhone I am Nathan Cheng, developer of Anvil. Keep notes and ask questions about photos and PDFs with AI running on your iPhone, including offline after one download.
Key facts
- Pricing
- Freemium. Pro is $4.99 a month or $29.99 one time.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Category
- General Assistant
- Listing updated
- Nov 12, 2026
About
Free with Pro at $4.99 a month or $29.99 one time. Requires iPhone 15 Pro or newer.
Anvil FAQ
What is Anvil?
Private offline AI for iPhone I am Nathan Cheng, developer of Anvil. Keep notes and ask questions about photos and PDFs with AI running on your iPhone, including offline after one download.
Is Anvil free?
Yes. Anvil lists a free plan. Pricing: Freemium. Pro is $4.99 a month or $29.99 one time..
What are alternatives to Anvil?
General Assistant alternatives to Anvil include Opal 2.0, Claude, Meta AI, Poe, Monica and Microsoft Copilot.
Alternatives to Anvil
Opal 2.0Google Labs tool for building AI mini-appsFree / UsageClaudeA safety-focused AI assistant with exceptional writing and coding nuance.Free / $20 moMeta AIThe AI assistant from Meta, built with Llama.FreePoeA platform to access multiple AI models in one place.Free / $20 moMonicaAll-in-one AI assistant for chat, writing, and researchFreemiumMicrosoft CopilotYour everyday AI companion.Free / $20 mo