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Overview

AppFlowy for iOS brings the full power of your collaborative workspace to your iPhone and iPad. Work on documents, manage databases, and stay productive on the go with native iOS features and optimizations.
AppFlowy for iOS requires iOS 12 or later. The app is optimized for both iPhone and iPad.

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Installation

1

Download from the App Store

Open the App Store on your iOS device and search for “AppFlowy” or visit the AppFlowy App Store page.
2

Install the app

Tap Get to download and install AppFlowy. The app is free to download.
3

Sign in or create an account

Launch AppFlowy and sign in with your existing account or create a new one.iOS In-App Sign-In (v0.9.5+): Sign in directly within the iOS app using:
  • Email and password
  • Magic link
  • One-Time Password (OTP)
  • Apple Sign-In
4

Start working

Your workspace will sync automatically. Access all your documents, databases, and shared pages.

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iOS-Specific Features

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Home Screen Widgets

AppFlowy offers three powerful widgets to access your content instantly from your iOS home screen:

Recent Pages Widget

Quickly access your most recently viewed pages without opening the app.

Favorites Widget

Pin your most important pages for instant access from your home screen.

Quick Page Access

Jump directly to specific pages with a single tap (v0.9.9+).
Learn how to add and configure widgets in the Widgets documentation.

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Share to AppFlowy

iOS Share Extension (v0.9.9+) allows you to save content from Safari and other apps directly to AppFlowy:
1

Open Safari or any app

Navigate to the web page or content you want to save.
2

Tap the Share button

Tap the iOS Share button (square with arrow pointing up).
3

Select AppFlowy

Choose AppFlowy from the share sheet. You may need to scroll and tap More to find it.
4

Add notes (optional)

Add optional notes or context to the saved link.
5

Choose destination

Select which AppFlowy page should receive the link.
6

Save

Tap Save to add the link to your chosen page.
Share to AppFlowy works with browser links, PDFs, and other content types supported by iOS sharing.

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Mobile-Optimized Features

AppFlowy for iOS includes touch-optimized interfaces for:
  • Document editing with gesture support
  • Database views (Grid, Board, Calendar)
  • Slash menu (/) for quick actions
  • @ menu for mentions and page references
  • + menu for adding content blocks
  • Touch gestures for text selection and navigation
  • Keyboard gestures to move cursor efficiently

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Workspace Management

Multiple Workspaces

Create and manage multiple workspaces for different projects (v0.5.6+).

User Profile

Customize your avatar, about me, and profile card banner (v0.9.9+).

Shared Pages

View and edit pages shared with you (v0.9.4+).

Page Publishing

Share links and publish pages on mobile (v0.7.2+).

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Settings & Customization

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Display Settings

  • Scale factor: Adjust app display size for better readability
  • Font family: Customize the default font
  • Font size: Choose small, medium, or large text
  • Text direction: Support for RTL (Right-to-Left) languages
  • Dark mode: Automatic theme based on iOS system settings

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Page Style

Customize individual pages through the Page Style menu:
  • Layout options
  • Font selection
  • Font size
  • Emoji icons
  • Cover images

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Account Settings

Manage your account directly from iOS:
  • Change password
  • Invite members via links
  • Manage workspace settings
  • Delete account

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Performance & Sync

AppFlowy for iOS uses an optimized syncing protocol (v0.9.4+) for faster, more reliable multi-device data synchronization.
  • Real-time collaboration: See edits from other members instantly
  • Offline mode: Work without internet; changes sync when reconnected
  • Network indicator: Visual indicator shows connection status
  • Auto-sync: All changes sync automatically across devices
For detailed sync information, see the Sync documentation.

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Tips & Best Practices

Use widgets for quick access: Set up home screen widgets for your most-used pages to save time.
Enable iCloud backup: iOS automatically backs up your AppFlowy data when iCloud backup is enabled.
Use Share to AppFlowy: Save web research and links directly to your workspace as you browse.

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Troubleshooting

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App won’t sync

  1. Check your internet connection
  2. Look for the network indicator in the app
  3. Try closing and reopening the app
  4. Sign out and sign back in

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Share extension not appearing

  1. Open iOS Share sheet
  2. Scroll to the end and tap Edit Actions
  3. Enable AppFlowy
  4. Drag it to your preferred position

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Widget not updating

  1. Remove the widget from your home screen
  2. Re-add the widget
  3. Ensure AppFlowy has background refresh enabled in iOS Settings

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What’s Next?

Configure Widgets

Learn how to set up and customize iOS home screen widgets

Sync Setup

Understand how sync works and troubleshoot issues

Collaboration

Share pages and collaborate with your team