Option to open the last viewed page on app startup (iOS / Mobile)

Feature Requests
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WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND?

An option to restore the last viewed page or object upon app startup on iOS/Mobile. Currently, after a cold start (when the app is closed or cleared from RAM by iOS), Anytype defaults to the Spaces selection screen or the Home page, losing the user’s immediate context.

HOW COULD IT BE DONE?

Add a simple toggle in the mobile app Settings (e.g., under General or Preferences) called “Restore previous session” or “Launch to last opened object”. When enabled, the app should save the ID of the currently active page and bypass the Spaces/Home screens upon the next launch, opening that specific page directly.

REAL WORLD USE CASES

Mobile users often need to quickly capture thoughts or continuously edit a single document on the go. Because iOS aggressively manages background memory, Anytype frequently restarts when switching between apps. Currently, returning to the active note requires multiple taps (selecting the Space → waiting for Home to load → finding the note in Recents). Remembering the last state would remove this friction, making mobile note-taking significantly faster. (I will attach a screenshot showing the default Spaces screen where I currently land after a restart).

RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVES

Relying on iOS background app management (leaving the app open in the App Switcher), which is unreliable and out of the user’s control.

Using the “Recent” widget on the Home page to reduce the navigation path to one tap.

Adding the current working document to “Favorites” for quicker access from the sidebar.

None of these completely eliminate the extra navigation steps after a cold start.

ADDITIONAL CONTEXT

This behavior is already implemented in the Desktop application, which successfully remembers the active session and last opened tabs. Bringing this feature to the mobile app would create a consistent, unified user experience across all platforms, ensuring a seamless transition for users switching between their desktop and mobile devices. Speed of entry and reduced navigation friction are especially critical on iOS.

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I don’t even understand why this is not implemented yet. I have lost my urge to continue on a page because of the lack of this option. And all I needed was just hop right back to the last opened page.

It’s also inconvenient that it goes all the way back to the space selection screen.

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I agree this is a big usability issue on the iOS app. It works perfectly on Android, but navigating to the last page on iOS is a hassle.

We may have more luck getting this done by filing it as a bug report, which I would argue it is, because that feature exists on Android already and works fine. It’s simply broken on iOS.

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We’ll take a look into this. Thanks for bringing it up again.