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| 1 | +# 📱 iOS / iPhone User Guide |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +<strong>⚠️ Why AnkiMobile is a Paid App</strong> |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +The **AnkiMobile** app for iOS (iPhone/iPad) costs **$29.99** (price subject to change). This fee supports: |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +* Continuous development and maintenance of the Anki ecosystem across **all platforms**. |
| 8 | +* App store costs (such as Apple Developer fees). |
| 9 | +* Compensation for the lead developer, Damien Elmes, who provides the desktop (Windows/macOS/Linux) and web (AnkiWeb) versions **for free**. |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +This business model ensures the sustainability of a high-quality, open-source project. |
| 12 | +**Purchasing the app remains the best way to support the project and get an optimal, offline review experience on iOS.** |
| 13 | + |
| 14 | +## 🆓 Using Anki for Free on iPhone/iPad via Safari |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +You can use **AnkiWeb** through the **Safari** browser to review this deck for free on iOS. |
| 17 | + |
| 18 | +### **Prerequisites** |
| 19 | +1. A free **[AnkiWeb](https://ankiweb.net/account/register)** account. |
| 20 | +2. The **Anki** app installed on your **computer** (Windows, macOS, Linux) for the initial deck import. |
| 21 | + |
| 22 | +### **📥 Installation & Sync Procedure** |
| 23 | + |
| 24 | +| Step | Action | Details | |
| 25 | +| :--- | :--- | :--- | |
| 26 | +| **1.** | **Import the deck to your computer** | 1. Download the `.apkg` file from the [main project page](https://github.com/SKOHscripts/Optimized-Chess-Puzzles) or via [AnkiWeb](https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/894523279).<br>2. Open **Anki** on your computer.<br>3. Go to `File` → `Import...` (or double-click the file).<br>4. Select the downloaded file. Your cards will be added to your local collection. | |
| 27 | +| **2.** | **Sync with AnkiWeb** | 1. In Anki (on your computer), click the **sync button** (two circular arrows icon) in the top-right corner.<br>2. Log in with your AnkiWeb account.<br>3. Let the sync complete. The deck is now uploaded to AnkiWeb's servers. | |
| 28 | +| **3.** | **Access cards on iPhone/iPad** | 1. Open **Safari** on your iPhone/iPad.<br>2. Go to [https://ankiweb.net/](https://ankiweb.net/) and log in.<br>3. Your collection, including the **"Optimized Chess Puzzles"** deck, is now accessible.<br>4. You can review directly in the browser. The interface is mobile-optimized. | |
| 29 | + |
| 30 | +### **✅ Advantages & Limitations of This Method** |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +| Advantage | Limitation | |
| 33 | +| :--- | :--- | |
| 34 | +| **Free.** | Requires an **active internet connection** to review (except for advanced browser offline mode usage). | |
| 35 | +| No app installation needed on iOS. | User experience is **less fluid** and offers **fewer features** than the native AnkiMobile app. | |
| 36 | +| Perfect sync with your computer collection. | Some advanced features (complex scripts) may not work exactly the same way. | |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | +### **🔧 Troubleshooting & Resources** |
| 39 | + |
| 40 | +* **Cards don't appear on AnkiWeb**: Verify the sync from your computer completed without errors. |
| 41 | +* **Chessboard display issues on mobile**: Refer to [issue #10](https://github.com/SKOHscripts/Optimized-Chess-Puzzles/issues/10) where fixes were discussed. |
| 42 | +* **Official AnkiWeb documentation**: [https://docs.ankiweb.net/](https://docs.ankiweb.net/). |
| 43 | + |
| 44 | +--- |
| 45 | + |
| 46 | +**💡 Tip**: For an optimal, fluid, and offline review experience on iOS, purchasing the **AnkiMobile** app is recommended. This Safari method is an excellent **free** alternative to test the deck or for occasional use. |
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