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Create iOS User Guide for AnkiMobile
Added a comprehensive user guide for the AnkiMobile app on iOS, detailing pricing, installation, and usage instructions.
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# 📱 iOS / iPhone User Guide
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<strong>⚠️ Why AnkiMobile is a Paid App</strong>
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The **AnkiMobile** app for iOS (iPhone/iPad) costs **$29.99** (price subject to change). This fee supports:
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* Continuous development and maintenance of the Anki ecosystem across **all platforms**.
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* App store costs (such as Apple Developer fees).
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* Compensation for the lead developer, Damien Elmes, who provides the desktop (Windows/macOS/Linux) and web (AnkiWeb) versions **for free**.
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This business model ensures the sustainability of a high-quality, open-source project.
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**Purchasing the app remains the best way to support the project and get an optimal, offline review experience on iOS.**
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## 🆓 Using Anki for Free on iPhone/iPad via Safari
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You can use **AnkiWeb** through the **Safari** browser to review this deck for free on iOS.
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### **Prerequisites**
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1. A free **[AnkiWeb](https://ankiweb.net/account/register)** account.
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2. The **Anki** app installed on your **computer** (Windows, macOS, Linux) for the initial deck import.
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### **📥 Installation & Sync Procedure**
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| Step | Action | Details |
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| :--- | :--- | :--- |
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| **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. |
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| **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. |
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| **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. |
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### **✅ Advantages & Limitations of This Method**
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| Advantage | Limitation |
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| :--- | :--- |
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| **Free.** | Requires an **active internet connection** to review (except for advanced browser offline mode usage). |
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| No app installation needed on iOS. | User experience is **less fluid** and offers **fewer features** than the native AnkiMobile app. |
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| Perfect sync with your computer collection. | Some advanced features (complex scripts) may not work exactly the same way. |
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### **🔧 Troubleshooting & Resources**
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* **Cards don't appear on AnkiWeb**: Verify the sync from your computer completed without errors.
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* **Chessboard display issues on mobile**: Refer to [issue #10](https://github.com/SKOHscripts/Optimized-Chess-Puzzles/issues/10) where fixes were discussed.
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* **Official AnkiWeb documentation**: [https://docs.ankiweb.net/](https://docs.ankiweb.net/).
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**💡 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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