Comparison — data as of July 2026
Savebase vs ARCHV: which one should hold years of saved posts?
Savebase vs ARCHV comes down to a maturity question as much as a feature one. ARCHV is a private, on-device iOS app for saving from YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, Reddit, LinkedIn, and Facebook — genuinely close to Savebase's own positioning. The real differences are platform breadth beyond iOS and how much of your saved content actually survives if the source disappears. (Dewey is another close competitor worth comparing — see our Savebase vs Dewey comparison.)
ARCHV is iOS-only, confirmed. Savebase isn't tied to one device.
ARCHV's own App Store listing confirms iOS 17+, macOS 14+ (Apple Silicon), and visionOS — no Android, no Windows, no browser extension. Their own FAQ is direct about it: "ARCHV is currently iOS only. An Android version is on the roadmap depending on demand." Savebase works from a browser extension (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) or mobile share action on any device.
Works on iOS / Mac / visionOS
Works on Android and desktop/web
Confirmed absent — ARCHV's own FAQ: "currently iOS only"
Browser extension (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
Confirmed absent — ARCHV uses iOS's native share sheet, not a browser extension
A newer tool means a real tradeoff, not just a feature gap
ARCHV is a young product, with ongoing feature rollout visible in its own App Store update notes ("more features coming in v1.1"). That's not a knock; every established tool started here. It's a genuine factor in a "where do I put content I want to keep for years" decision.
Established multi-year track record
ARCHV is a newer entrant, with active in-progress development
Saving a thumbnail vs. saving the content
This is now directly confirmed, not just a guess: ARCHV's own FAQ states it "saves the title, thumbnail, URL, and your notes/tags locally," and adds that "the bookmark itself won't disappear from ARCHV even if the original content is removed — though the link may no longer work." That's a thumbnail and metadata, not a re-hosted copy of the actual image or video. For Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and Facebook saves specifically, Savebase's Permanent Media Backup stores the actual media file, on paid plans.
Permanent backup of the actual media file (Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Facebook)
Confirmed absent — ARCHV's own FAQ says it saves a thumbnail and metadata locally, and the source link may stop working if removed
11
social platforms supported
3
browsers — Chrome, Firefox, Edge
1-click
bulk grab of your saved folders
Forever
media backup (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads)
The honest verdict
No tool wins everything. Here's how to decide in thirty seconds.
Pick Savebase if…
- You need it to work on Android, desktop, or the web, not just iOS
- You want the actual media file backed up, not a thumbnail that stops working if the source is removed
- Facebook and LinkedIn support alongside a browser extension matter to you
Pick ARCHV if…
- You're entirely iOS-based and want a private, on-device, no-account app first
- You're comfortable being an early adopter of a newer tool with features still rolling out
- A thumbnail and link is enough — you don't need the source media preserved
Frequently asked questions
Is ARCHV available on Android or desktop?
Confirmed no, as of this check — ARCHV's own FAQ states: "Not yet. ARCHV is currently iOS only. An Android version is on the roadmap depending on demand." There's also no desktop or browser-extension version; it's an iOS/Mac/visionOS app.
How new is ARCHV?
It's a newer entrant to the saved-post/bookmark manager space, with ongoing feature development visible in its App Store update notes. That's not disqualifying, just worth factoring into a decision about where you store content long-term.
Does Savebase work on iOS?
Yes — Savebase isn't tied to a single platform or device.
Can I switch from ARCHV to Savebase later?
Reach out to [email protected] and we'll help you bring over what you can export.
Does ARCHV back up the actual media, or just a reference?
Confirmed no, as of this check — ARCHV's own FAQ states it "saves the title, thumbnail, URL, and your notes/tags locally" and that "the link may no longer work" if the original is removed. That's a thumbnail and metadata, not the full image or video file.
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ARCHV is a separate product and is not affiliated with Savebase. Feature comparisons reflect publicly available information as of July 2026, primarily their own App Store listing and website FAQ.