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Practical help for lists, projects, notes, images, iCloud synchronization, sharing, purchases, and recovery.

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01 / Getting started

Devices and first use

Which devices does AnyaList support?

AnyaList supports iPhone and iPad with iOS or iPadOS 17 or later, and Mac with macOS 14 or later. It is not currently available for download and is planned to return soon.

Do I need an AnyaList account?

No. Personal content works locally without a separate registration. iCloud synchronization and sharing use the iCloud account signed in through your device settings.

What can I create?

Create standalone lists, projects containing lists and notes, independent notes, list items, rich note rows, internal or web links, and images. Pin frequently used lists and arrange content in the order that works for you.

02 / Lists & content

Build the list you actually need

What details can a list item include?

An item can include a name, quantity, unit, group, details, and images. Quantity is free text, so fractions and ranges are supported. You can sort or group the current view without losing the saved manual order.

How do notes work?

Add a note as a compact row inside a list or create notes separately or inside a project. Notes support bold, italic, text color, highlight color, clickable web addresses, images, and saved version history.

Can I link to other AnyaList content?

Yes. Internal links use stable identifiers and open the original list or note when you have access. Renaming the target does not break the link. Removing a link does not delete the target.

How do I reorder content?

On iPhone and iPad, begin from the reorder handle at the right edge of the row. On Mac, drag the row. List content can be reordered when Manual sorting, no grouping, and no search filter are active. Reorder menus provide an alternative editor.

03 / iCloud & offline use

Local first, iCloud when available

Does AnyaList work offline?

Yes. Your changes are saved on the device first. When iCloud is enabled, offline changes wait and synchronize after the connection and iCloud service return.

Why is a change not visible on another device yet?

Confirm that both devices use the intended iCloud account, have a working connection, and show iCloud as available in AnyaList settings. CloudKit transfers can be delayed. Keep the app open briefly and use the status or refresh action before recreating content.

What happens if I sign out of iCloud?

AnyaList shows that content is stored on the device and disables new sharing operations. Previously available local content remains visible. Check Storage and iCloud after signing in again.

04 / Sharing

Invite people with clear permissions

What can I share?

Share a list or an entire project. A shared project includes its related lists, notes, links, and images. The system sharing sheet sends the invitation.

Can I choose what another person may do?

Yes. Choose view-only or editing permission. View-only participants cannot edit, reorder, delete, or restore shared content, but their personal pinning remains private to them.

Does an invited person need to purchase sharing?

No. Only the owner who starts a new share needs the AnyaList Sharing unlock. Invitees can view or edit the shared content for free according to the granted permission.

What happens when sharing ends?

The owner keeps the original content. Access through that share is removed from participants after synchronization. AnyaList cannot erase separate copies a participant may have saved elsewhere.

05 / Purchase

One-time sharing unlock

What is included for free?

Personal lists, projects, notes, links, images, search, pinning, ordering, Trash, restore, and iCloud synchronization across your own supported devices are free.

What does AnyaList Sharing unlock?

It unlocks creating new shared lists and projects. It is a one-time App Store purchase with no subscription. Pricing starts at €2.99; Apple shows the price for your region before purchase.

How do I restore the purchase?

Open Settings, choose Sharing Purchase & Restore, and use Restore Purchases with the App Store account that made the purchase. Allow StoreKit to finish checking the entitlement. Never send an App Store password or payment details to support.

06 / Trash & restore

Recover before deleting permanently

Can I undo a deletion?

AnyaList offers an immediate five-second Undo. Deleted lists and items also move to Trash and can normally be restored for 30 days.

What does permanent deletion do?

After confirmation, permanent deletion removes the current synchronized content and its content-bearing history. Minimal deletion records can remain so an offline device does not restore obsolete content. Device and iCloud backups have separate retention.

Does deleting the app erase iCloud content?

No. Removing the app from a device does not itself delete content already stored in iCloud. Manage iCloud storage and backups in Apple’s system settings.

07 / Troubleshooting

When something waits

Why can’t I share right now?

Check that iCloud is signed in and available, the network connection works, you own the content, and AnyaList Sharing is unlocked. View-only participants cannot create or change the share.

Why is an internal link unavailable?

The target may be deleted, outside your permissions, or no longer part of an accessible share. Restore the target or ask its owner to review your access.

Why did an image fail to import?

The source must be readable and no larger than 50 MB. AnyaList creates a metadata-cleaned JPEG representation up to 2,048 pixels and 8 MB. Try opening the original in Photos or Files first and then import it again.

What should I include in a support request?

Your device model, operating-system version, AnyaList version and build, the exact message shown, whether iCloud and sharing were involved, and the steps that led to the issue. Hide private list titles, note text, participant details, and images.

Didn’t find the answer?

Send the details to help@anyaclean.com.

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