Mobile App
Social Archiver is available as a standalone mobile app. Use it on its own to archive and browse social media posts, or connect it with the Obsidian desktop plugin to sync newly archived posts across your devices.
Availability
| Platform | Status |
|---|---|
| iOS | Available on the App Store |
| Android | Coming soon |
Supported Platforms
The mobile app supports archiving from 7 major social media platforms:
- Instagram -- Posts, Reels, Stories
- X (Twitter) -- Tweets, Threads
- Facebook -- Posts, Photos, Videos
- YouTube -- Videos with transcripts
- Reddit -- Posts with nested comments
- LinkedIn -- Posts, Articles
- Threads -- Posts
Additional platforms available on the desktop plugin (TikTok, Pinterest, Substack, Mastodon, Bluesky, and others) will be added to the mobile app over time.
Key Features
Share Extension
Archive posts directly from any app using the iOS Share Sheet. When browsing Instagram, X, or any supported platform in Safari or their native app, tap Share and select Social Archiver to save the post instantly. This is the fastest way to archive content while you browse on mobile.
Standalone Use
The mobile app works entirely on its own. You do not need the Obsidian plugin to use it. Create an account, archive posts, organize with tags, and search your collection -- all from your phone.
Sync with Obsidian (Optional)
If you also use the Obsidian desktop plugin, you can enable sync for newly archived posts:
- In the mobile app, Auto Sync is enabled by default in Settings
- In the Obsidian desktop plugin, turn on the Sync feature
- New archives sync between devices:
- Posts newly archived on desktop appear in the mobile app
- Posts newly archived on mobile appear in your Obsidian vault
- Tags and organization sync as well
New archives only -- not a full sync
Sync only transfers posts archived after sync is enabled. Existing archives that were created before enabling sync are not transferred. Full vault import is planned for a future update.
Subscription content does not sync
Subscription archives (auto-archived content from creators you subscribe to in the desktop plugin) are not included in sync. Only individually archived posts sync between devices. Subscriptions are a desktop-only feature.
Full-Text Search
Search across all your archived posts, including post content, author names, and comments. The mobile app uses a local SQLite database with FTS5 for fast, offline-capable search.
Tags and Organization
Create custom tags with color coding to organize your archives. Filter your collection by platform, tag, author, or date.
Offline-First
All archives are stored locally on your device. Browse, search, and read your entire collection without an internet connection. Newly archived posts sync automatically when connectivity is restored.
Dark Mode
Full dark and light theme support that follows your system settings.
How It Works
- Sign in with your email address (use the same account if you already have one from the Obsidian plugin)
- Share a link from any app using the Share Extension, or paste a URL directly in the app
- Browse your archives with platform filters, tags, and full-text search
- Sync with Obsidian (optional) -- enable Sync in both the app and the desktop plugin to sync newly archived posts across devices
Comparison with Desktop Plugin
| Feature | Desktop Plugin | Mobile App |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms supported | 16+ | 7 |
| Archive posts | Yes | Yes |
| Share Extension | -- | Yes |
| Profile crawling | Yes | -- |
| Subscriptions | Yes | -- |
| Timeline view | Yes | Yes |
| Tags | Yes | Yes |
| Full-text search | Yes | Yes |
| AI Comments | Yes | -- |
| Web sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Post composer | Yes | -- |
| Obsidian sync | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access | Yes (vault) | Yes (local DB) |
Features marked with "--" are desktop-only or mobile-only. The mobile app focuses on quick capture and browsing, while the desktop plugin offers the full feature set.
Requirements
- iOS 15.1 or later
- iPhone
- Internet connection for archiving and sync
- Social Archiver account (free during beta)
Getting Started
- Download the app from the App Store
- Open the app and enter your email address
- Check your inbox for the magic link and tap to sign in
- Start archiving by sharing links from any app
Already using the Obsidian plugin?
If you already have a Social Archiver account from the Obsidian desktop plugin, simply sign in with the same email address. Your account works across both the mobile app and the desktop plugin. Enable Sync on both sides to share newly archived posts between devices.
Standalone or Connected
The mobile app works great on its own for quick archiving on mobile. If you also use Obsidian, enable sync to share new archives between devices. Note that this is not a full sync -- only posts archived after enabling sync are transferred. Full vault import is planned for a future update.