Comparison

SyncML LITE 4 vs Murova

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SyncML LITE 4

This app synchronizes iOS contacts with servers using the legacy SyncML standard. It's designed for users who specifically need this older technology, often recommended by IT departments. It can also act as a local SyncML server for older devices.

Highlights
  • Contacts-only synchronization
  • SyncML engine
  • Syncs selected iOS contact stores
  • Acts as local SyncML server
  • Assign/remove contact group membership
Features
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SyncML LITE 4 is a niche app which synchronizes iOS contacts with a server or service which uses a standard called SyncML. The app does not support any other synchronisation technology! So please install this app only if you know SyncML-based synchronisation is what you need! This may be the case when the IT people of your organisation say so, and maybe even explicitly recommend using SyncML LITE to synchronize contacts. In any case, please realize that for using this app, you need to know the URL of your syncml server, the login user to use, and the so called server path for contacts. Only the provider of the SyncML service knows these details and can support you in establishing sync with his SyncML server. We as makers of the SyncML client app cannot! By now, SyncML is a legacy standard. It was invented in 2000, and many of that time's feature phones did support it. Since then, it has been largely superseded by other technologies, most notably CalDAV and CardDAV, which iOS supports out of the box without any extra app. But SyncML still exists, and for some older systems, it may be the only way to synchronize. For those cases, SyncML LITE 4 exists. SyncML LITE 4 is a rework of the former SyncML LITE app, to allow using SyncML on iOS 10 (the original SyncML LITE app only works up to iOS 9). If you also want to synchronize calendar please consider SyncML PRO 4 or Tasks+Cal+Sync 4. The summary for SyncML LITE 4: • Free app for contacts-only synchronisation - please consider SyncML PRO 4 or Tasks+Cal+Sync 4 if you also want to synchronize calendar data. • based on a mature and extensively interoperability tested SyncML engine, which powers many SyncML client and server products for different platforms (libsynthesis). • synchronizes selected iOS contact stores (address books) to a SyncML compliant server or service in the internet or in the local network. • can act as SyncML server in the local WiFi network (e.g. to keep really old mobiles in sync with an iOS device) • has a contacts list for the iOS contacts, and allows quickly assigning/removing contact group membership (that's a new feature in SyncML LITE 4) Please visit the plan44.ch web page (see support link below) for support and FAQ, as well as documentation for download.

About

Murova

Features
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Murova is a calm, offline-first Pomodoro timer that helps you work in focused sessions and actually rest between them. Start a focus block, take a break, repeat and build a streak you can see. Your countdown stays live on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, so you always know the time left without reopening the app. WORK IN SESSIONS • Classic Pomodoro (25/5), Deep Work (52/17), or your own custom intervals • Build sequences of focus, short breaks, and long breaks that fit how you work • Auto-continue to the next phase, with a gentle chime and haptics LIVE ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN & DYNAMIC ISLAND • See and control the timer right from the Dynamic Island • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets show your current session and stats at a glance SEE YOUR MOMENTUM • Daily streak, total sessions, and focus time • A year-long activity heatmap • Detailed history with custom date ranges FOCUS SOUNDSCAPES • Rain, waves, café, forest, fire, and white noise • Keeps playing in the background while you focus PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Offline-first, no account, no servers, no tracking • Your sessions, stats, and settings never leave your device MUROVA PRO Unlock everything with a one-time Lifetime purchase or a monthly subscription: • Detailed statistics & history with custom date ranges • All ambient sounds and white noise • Custom intervals and saved profiles • Custom accent colors The timer, widgets, Live Activity, today's stats, and the activity heatmap are free, forever. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Murova Pro is available as a monthly auto-renewable subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. The monthly subscription renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://tasty-adasaurus-c8c.notion.site/Murova-Privacy-Policy-375e953879078041878bfb473b89db57 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Ambient sounds by community contributors.

Screenshots

SyncML LITE 43 screens
Murova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SyncML LITE 4 at none against Murova's 2. SyncML LITE 4 also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.4). Murova's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 26 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Murova sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SyncML LITE 4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SyncML LITE 4 ships an update every 26 months, Murova fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SyncML LITE 4 versus Murova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyncML LITE 4Murova
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukas ZellerUladzislau Zakharo

In-app purchases

None

SyncML LITE 4

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Murova

Subscriptions1
  • Murova Pro - Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Murova Pro - Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is SyncML LITE 4 free?
SyncML LITE 4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Murova free?
Murova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SyncML LITE 4 or Murova have ads?
Neither SyncML LITE 4 nor Murova shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SyncML LITE 4 or Murova?
SyncML LITE 4 ships an update every 26 months, and Murova fortnightly. Most recently, SyncML LITE 4 was updated on October 5, 2026 and Murova on September 30, 2026.

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