Comparison

R Analyst vs Typtic Typst Editor

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

Head to head
About

R Analyst

This app provides a powerful R language engine for executing code directly on your device without needing a backend server. It includes a code editor with helpful features like keyword auto-completion and syntax highlighting, along with a comprehensive set of built-in packages.

Highlights
  • On-device R language execution
  • Code editor with auto-complete
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Includes 30+ built-in R packages
  • Help command for documentation
Features
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R Analyst is a R language engine that can execute R code in devices directly(do not require to connect to a backend server), the buildin pacakges:utils,methods,graphics,grDevices,stats,grid,lattice,nlme,MASS,rpart,splines,cluster,foreign,parallel,spatial,survival,boot,stats4,KernSmooth,nnet,tools,class,zoo,lmtest,gridExtra,tseries,quadprog,mvtnorm,multcomp,Hmisc,rms,psych,GPArotation,gof,Matrix,arules. Include a code editor for R language, can type help command to show help document, keyword auto-complete/highlight limitation: cannot install package.

About

Typtic Typst Editor

Features
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Typtic is a free, collaborative Typst Editor for your iOS device. It allows you to create and manage Typst projects directly on your iOS device and generate a PDF offline (enabled by default) or online (by using Verbosus). This software is provided "as is" without warranties or conditions of any kind, either expressed or implied. Features: * Use Typst to generate a PDF * Offline compilation (enabled by default) * Git integration (Local Mode) * iCloud integration (Local Mode) * Automatic Dropbox synchronization (Local Mode) * Automatic Box synchronization (Local Mode) * AI assistant (available in supported regions) * Zotero integration (Local Mode) * Mendeley integration (Local Mode) * 2 Modes: Local Mode (stores projects on your device) and Cloud Mode (synchronizes your projects with Verbosus) * No account needed (Local Mode) * Syntax highlighting * Hotkeys (see below, can be changed) * Two factor authentication (Cloud Mode, in combination with Copiosus) * Autosave (Local Mode) * No ads Additional features in Typtic Pro: * Unlimited number of projects (Local Mode) * Unlimited number of documents (Local Mode) * Unlimited number of projects (Cloud Mode) * Unlimited number of documents (Cloud Mode) Limitations in free Typtic version: * Max. number of projects (Local Mode): 2 * Max. number of documents per project (Local Mode): 2 * Max. number of files to upload per project (Local Mode): 2 * Max. number of projects (Cloud Mode): 2 * Max. number of documents per project (Cloud Mode): 2 Import or export existing projects (Local Mode): * Git integration lets you create a new or clone an existing repository. * Automatic Dropbox or Box synchronization (App -> Link to Dropbox or Box). Synchronization is done once a minute. If you experience any performance issues while using the editor please try * to disable syntax highlighting and line numbers * to split up your project into multiple .typ files Hotkeys in editor: ctrl+,: Settings ctrl+s: Save ctrl+g: Generate PDF ctrl+f: Find and replace ctrl+p: Toggle preview ctrl+n: New document ctrl+d: Delete document ctrl+.: Next document Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

R Analyst4 screens
Typtic Typst Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Typtic Typst Editor at Free against R Analyst's $4.99. Typtic Typst Editor also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). R Analyst's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 18.6). On 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

Typtic Typst Editor is free to download; R Analyst costs $4.99 up front. Typtic Typst Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. R Analyst asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

R Analyst ships an update every 4 months, Typtic Typst Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
R Analyst versus Typtic Typst Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterR AnalystTyptic Typst Editor
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer友辉 严Verbosus.com

In-app purchases

None

R Analyst

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Typtic Typst Editor

Subscriptions1
  • Upgrade: Subscription$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Upgrade: Forever$8.99

Questions

Is R Analyst free?
R Analyst costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Typtic Typst Editor free?
Typtic Typst Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do R Analyst or Typtic Typst Editor have ads?
Neither R Analyst nor Typtic Typst Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, R Analyst or Typtic Typst Editor?
R Analyst ships an update every 4 months, and Typtic Typst Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, R Analyst was updated on October 23, 2026 and Typtic Typst Editor on October 28, 2026.

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