# InkPond — Typst Editor, Write & Preview

> Native Typst editor for iOS with real-time preview and project management. (iPhone/iPad app by 祺迪 林.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkpond/id6760032537 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [祺迪 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882373187)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 2.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR China), Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2026-03-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkpond/id6760032537/reviews.md

## What is InkPond?

InkPond is a native Typst editor built for iPad and iPhone. Write beautifully typeset documents right from your device with real-time preview, syntax highlighting, and smart auto-completion.

POWERFUL EDITOR
- Full syntax highlighting with Catppuccin color themes (Mocha dark / Latte light)
- Context-aware auto-completion for functions, parameters, fonts, labels, and more
- Smart bracket pairing, auto-indentation, and type-over
- Typst-optimized keyboard accessory bar with quick-insert symbols
- Code snippets library with custom snippet support
- Find & Replace
- Document outline navigation

LIVE PREVIEW
- See your document rendered in real time as you type
- Side-by-side split view on iPad, tabbed view on iPhone
- Bidirectional sync between editor and preview — tap to jump
- Full-screen slideshow mode for presentations
- Word, character, and token statistics

MULTI-FILE PROJECTS
- Organize source files, images, and fonts in per-project directories
- Import and export projects as ZIP
- Per-project font management alongside built-in CJK fonts (Source Han Sans & Serif)
- App-wide font library for fonts shared across all projects
- Local Typst package support — import and manage custom packages

iCLOUD SYNC
- Seamless project sync across all your devices via iCloud Drive
- Selective sync for fonts, packages, and snippets
- Conflict detection when files are edited on multiple devices

EXPORT & SHARE
- Export compiled PDF, source files, or full project ZIP
- Share directly from the app via the system share sheet

Built on Typst — the modern, fast typesetting system. Whether you are drafting academic papers, class notes, resumes, or any structured document, InkPond gives you a focused, native writing experience without leaving your iPad or iPhone.

## Key features

- Real-time Typst preview
- Syntax highlighting
- Smart auto-completion
- Multi-file project organization
- iCloud sync
- PDF export

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkpond/id6760032537/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not worth the price

*2026-08-04*

This editor provides even less features than other, free typst editors.

### 2/5 — Not on par with web app

*2026-07-08*

I was hoping that this app could be a little less janky and more performant than just using the web app, but it's not quite there yet. Documents render far slower than in the web app and flicker when updating, and even the typing experience is unpleasantly laggy, with the cursor in particular updating slowly in larger documents.

### 5/5 — 好用

*2026-06-19*

用了一段时间来评价，手机上使用很方便，希望增加一些模版

### 4/5 — Finally a Mobile Typst Editor!

*2026-06-15*

Nice!

An option to compile with shortcuts would be nice though.
And some rudimentary git support.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the suggestions! Compiling through Shortcuts is a good idea, and I’ll look into exposing a compile action.
For Git, a basic workflow is already possible by using Link External Folder together with a third-party Git app such as Working Copy.

### 5/5 — 总算找到iOS端的了🥲

*2026-04-18*

需要一个功能，就是连接文件夹之后我想编辑文件夹下的每一个文件，我的项目里面有很多需要编译的Typst文件，使用的方法是一个库文件对应同目录下的好几个文件这种结构，需要升级一下文件管理模块了🥹

**Developer response:** 多谢好评，也感谢反馈！

目前可以先通过「项目文件」打开文件夹里的其他 .typ 文件，也可以在「项目设置 → 入口文件」里切换当前编译对象。文件管理模块我在研究研究怎么优化。

谢谢建议，我会尽快改进🥹

## Frequently asked questions about InkPond

### What is InkPond?

InkPond is a native Typst editor for iPad and iPhone. It allows users to write and preview beautifully typeset documents with features like syntax highlighting and auto-completion.

### How much does InkPond cost?

InkPond is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $2.99. This grants you access to all its features without ongoing subscription fees.

### Does InkPond have ads?

No, InkPond does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for uninterrupted document creation.

### What devices is InkPond compatible with?

InkPond is designed for Apple devices, specifically compatible with both iPhone and iPad. It requires iOS 4+ and is optimized for these platforms.

### How does InkPond handle multi-file projects?

InkPond allows you to organize source files, images, and fonts within per-project directories. You can import and export these projects as ZIP files for easy management and sharing.

### Can I sync my InkPond projects across devices?

Yes, InkPond offers seamless project synchronization across all your devices via iCloud Drive. This includes selective sync for fonts, packages, and snippets, with conflict detection.

### What export options are available in InkPond?

InkPond allows you to export your compiled documents as PDF files, as well as the source files or the entire project as a ZIP archive. These can be shared directly from the app.

### How often is InkPond updated?

InkPond was last updated on June 9, 2026, with version 1.0.6. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development and support for the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2026-07-04

InkPond now runs on Typst 0.15 and includes reliability improvements across projects, previews, and diagnostics.

New:
- Updated the Typst engine to 0.15 for the latest language and rendering improvements.
- Added Beta Diagnostics in Settings to help capture storage, iCloud, cache, and diagnostic details when troubleshooting.

Improved:
- More reliable local package handling and preview cache invalidation when imported files change.
- Better coordination for iCloud-backed projects and external file changes.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-07-01

InkPond now opens into a project-first workspace, so your Typst files, previews, images, fonts, and resources stay organized together.

New:
- Browse recent projects from a home grid with quick project previews.
- Use the project file tree on iPad or the file drawer on iPhone to move between source files, images, fonts, and other resources.
- Keep multiple files open with tabs, including read-only previews for supported resources.

Improved:
- SVG preview and slideshow rendering are faster, smoother, and more reliable.
- Editor and preview chrome is cleaner across iPad and iPhone, with better compact navigation behavior.

### 1.0.6 — 2026-06-09

Opening Typst projects from iCloud Drive is now much smoother: InkPond can keep local templates, images, fonts, and bibliography files connected for reliable previews.

Improved:
- Link a folder for externally opened .typ files so local project dependencies can compile correctly.
- iCloud Drive folders are scanned more reliably, with progress shown while files download.
- Swipe between the editor and PDF preview more naturally on iPhone.
- First previews that need uncached Typst packages now have more time to finish.

Fixed:
- Missing or stale external documents now show a clear message instead of opening into a broken editor.
- Preview errors recover more cleanly while you keep editing.
- Selected text wraps correctly when inserting brackets, math delimiters, or labels.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-05-19

Short PDFs now open at the top of the preview, so your Typst document starts exactly where you expect instead of sitting in the middle of the page.

Improved:
- Preview alignment for single-page and short documents, especially on iPad split view.
- The built-in System Monospaced font now keeps its consistent English name in every app language.

Fixed:
- Preview layout and font display behavior are more reliable across editor themes and localizations.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-04-29

InkPond feels steadier and smarter across editing, importing, and previewing. This update improves how Typst projects open, compile, and stay in sync while you write.

Improved:
- Safer editor input and richer import handling for pasted content, images, and project files.
- More reliable compiler and storage concurrency, especially while editing larger documents.
- Better appearance polish across launch, onboarding, and project entry flows.
- Smarter Typst-aware syntax, outline, references, completions, and cursor context.
- Improved raw block highlighting and system font resolution.

Fixed:
- Several edge cases around project entry files, external folders, cache cleanup, and editor stability.

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