iPhone and iPad
Free
Free apps; exact platform feature limits unverified
- Included scope
- Mobile context capture and library
Resurf
● Identity checkedLocal context libraries · Official-source review 2026-10-09
Resurf stores notes, links, images and documents in a local searchable library. It offers capture, reading, annotations and optional AI summaries, with own-provider keys and Mac MCP or CLI handoffs.
- Category
- Local context libraries
- Free access
- iPhone and iPad apps are advertised as free. The Mac app is free to try; its trial duration was not verified.
- API access
- Mac MCP and CLI access hand saved context to agents; optional AI features use the user’s provider key.
Is Resurf right for you?
A good fit for
Useful for users collecting research context locally and sharing selected material with an AI client.
Before you choose
The site advertises a $39 Mac license but update and device entitlements were not verified. Mac requires macOS 14.3 or later and supports Apple silicon and Intel. Optional iCloud sync and model-provider processing have separate privacy implications; local-storage and retrieval behavior were not tested.
Workflow and handoff
Capture a non-sensitive document, inspect search and export, and choose explicitly whether to enable sync or send context to an external model.
Pricing and practical limits
The site advertises a $39 Mac license but update and device entitlements were not verified. Mac requires macOS 14.3 or later and supports Apple silicon and Intel. Optional iCloud sync and model-provider processing have separate privacy implications; local-storage and retrieval behavior were not tested.
Review method
Official product evidence reviewed on 2026-10-09; product artwork inspected visually. No hands-on vendor application test was performed. Application performance, security claims and plan enforcement were not independently tested.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product workflow | Resurf stores notes, links, images and documents in a local searchable library. It offers capture, reading, annotations and optional AI summaries, with own-provider keys and Mac MCP or CLI handoffs. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
| Pricing and restrictions | The site advertises a $39 Mac license but update and device entitlements were not verified. Mac requires macOS 14.3 or later and supports Apple silicon and Intel. Optional iCloud sync and model-provider processing have separate privacy implications; local-storage and retrieval behavior were not tested. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
Understand the total cost
Resurf pricing & plans
Mac license
$39 license
Advertised license; trial and update terms unverified
- Included scope
- Mac library with optional MCP/CLI and own-key AI
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Frequently asked questions
Was the application hands-on tested?
No. This listing is based on dated official-source evidence and a visual artwork check. Unconfirmed costs and restrictions are identified explicitly.
What is Resurf used for?
Resurf stores notes, links, images and documents in a local searchable library. It offers capture, reading, annotations and optional AI summaries, with own-provider keys and Mac MCP or CLI handoffs.
Does Resurf have a free plan?
iPhone and iPad apps are advertised as free. The Mac app is free to try; its trial duration was not verified.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Resurf cost?
$39 license. See the billing terms below. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Resurf through an API?
Mac MCP and CLI access hand saved context to agents; optional AI features use the user’s provider key.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
The site advertises a $39 Mac license but update and device entitlements were not verified. Mac requires macOS 14.3 or later and supports Apple silicon and Intel. Optional iCloud sync and model-provider processing have separate privacy implications; local-storage and retrieval behavior were not tested.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
How this profile is supported
Official product information
Current official product source read individually; product artwork inspected visually.
Read original source ↗Pricing review
Official product page reviewed for disclosed costs; unverified prices and allowances are identified in the listing.
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