Comparison

GTW vs Möbius Sync

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

Head to head
About

GTW

A plain text and Markdown editor optimized for fast editing of local and remote files. Supports cloud storage, FTP, SFTP, and offers advanced features like syntax highlighting, snippets, and markdown preview.

Highlights
  • Edit local and remote files (Dropbox, OneDrive, FTP, SFTP)
  • Markdown preview, convert, and export (PDF, DOCX, HTML)
  • Syntax highlighting for popular coding languages
  • Snippets with placeholder support
  • Focus Mode for distraction-free editing
  • External keyboard and iPad Pro support
Features
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Gogo's Type Writer is a plain Text and Markdown Editor. It is optimized for fast opening and editing local and remote files (Dropbox, OneDrive, FTP, SFTP/SSH) on your iOS Device. FEATURES: ------------------------------ • Universal App (use it on your iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch) • No in app purchases / no subscriptions • Full iPad Pro support (including smart keyboard support, shortcut, split-screen multitasking) • Extra keybar with swipe functions and trackball to precisely move the cursor and select text • Find and Replace support (incl. Regex find pattern) • Different themes and adjustable font-sizes • NEW! Focus Mode / fade out alle other lines and keep focused • Import / export / open files from iCloud Drive and other file providers • Snippets -- use short fragments of text again and again ( with filed and placeholders support ) • Markdown Preview, Convert & Export ( PDF / DOCX / HTML Export ) • Preview Browser (for images / websites) • Connect to your servers via SFTP, FTP, ONEDRIVE or DROPBOX New with OneDrive 365 and OneDrive for Business support • Upload and Download files/folders • Very fast reconnect and recover of open files after restart • Live editing - edit files directly on your Server/Dropbox/Onedrive without download • Supporting features like textselection by cursor, Splitview, Slide-Over and Drag & Drop • 3D Touch support - Show/move cursor by 3D touch the keyboard • Taptic Feedback ( on devices with Taptic Engine ) • External/Bluetooth keyboard support ( all iOS shot-cut keys are supported + lots of shortcuts available ) • Syntax highlighting for the most popular coding languages / also in Markdown codeblocks (css, fortran, html, javascript, latex, mathematica, markdown, orgmode, perl, php, python, sql, xml, yaml)

About

Möbius Sync

Synchronize files between your iOS devices and other Syncthing-supported platforms without relying on cloud storage. Manage multiple folders and remote devices, with options for sandbox or experimental cross-app sandbox syncing.

Highlights
  • File synchronization between iOS and other Syncthing devices
  • No cloud service required
  • Supports multiple folders and remote devices
  • Sync within app sandbox or other app sandboxes (paid)
  • Uses open-source Syncthing engine
Features
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Möbius Sync brings Syncthing to your iPhone or iPad, allowing you to synchronize selected files between iOS devices and other devices supported by Syncthing, without the need for any cloud service. Supports multiple folders and multiple remote devices. Synchronized folders can be created either: 1. in the Möbius Sync sandbox and files can be added to and retrieved from shared folders via the iOS Files app; or 2. (PAID feature) by accessing other apps' sandboxes. This feature is EXPERIMENTAL and may break other app's functionality. Uses the open-source Syncthing engine internally. Usage within the Möbius Sync sandbox is free up to 20MB. Unlimited file sync, including files in other apps' sanboxes is available for a one-time purchase. NOTE: The functionality unlocked by in-app purchase is identical to that in Möbius Sync Pro (which is purchased up-front).

Screenshots

GTW4 screens
Möbius Sync1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Möbius Sync at Free against GTW's $5.99. Möbius Sync also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (140 vs 32). GTW's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On review sentiment, 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

Möbius Sync is free to download; GTW costs $5.99 up front. Möbius Sync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GTW asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Möbius Sync holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 140 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 55% and 55% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GTW ships an update every 3 weeks, Möbius Sync every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
GTW versus Möbius Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGTWMöbius Sync
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating3.1 (32 ratings)3.8 (140 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews — better55.0% of reviews
Number of ratings32140 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristoph GogolinPickup Infinity Limited

Customer experience

GTW

All ratings32 ratings
Positive46.9%
Neutral12.5%
Negative40.6%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative36.8%

Möbius Sync

All ratings140 ratings
Positive67.9%
Neutral8.6%
Negative23.6%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive55.0%
Neutral14.0%
Negative31.0%

Bugs and requests

GTW

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Möbius Sync

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Syncthing version incompatibility with v2.x devices
  • Device discovery limited to 1 of 5 paired devices
  • Insufficient space errors despite available storage
  • Purchase dialog rendering issues on older devices
  • Purchase not persisting after app reinstall
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  • Settings reset after app updates
  • External folder bookmark path cannot be changed
  • .stfolder sync failures and naming conflicts
  • Sync hangs at intermediate percentages
  • Files not appearing in designated folders despite sync confirmation
  • App crashes and becomes unresponsive
  • Language preference not saved between sessions
  • Syncthing disabled errors with no explanation
  • Quick Sync feature not working reliably
  • Accessibility issues with VoiceOver
  • App storage consuming excessive disk space (10GB+)

Requested features

15 requests
  • Update internal Syncthing to version 2.x or higher
  • iOS Photos app sync capability (at least one-way upload)
  • True background synchronization
  • Selective folder sync to save storage space
  • File Provider extension for deeper iOS integration
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  • Widget for continuous background operation
  • Photo library backup functionality
  • Family sharing support for purchases
  • Better UI/UX with custom frontend instead of web interface
  • Automatic sync without manual app opening
  • Support for untrusted devices
  • Folder encryption support
  • Location-based sync triggers
  • More frequent Syncthing core updates
  • Better documentation and setup guides

In-app purchases

None

GTW

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Möbius Sync

One-time1
  • Unlimited file sync$4.99

Questions

Is GTW free?
GTW costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Möbius Sync free?
Möbius Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GTW or Möbius Sync?
Möbius Sync is rated higher. GTW averages 3.1 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Möbius Sync averages 3.8 from 140 ratings.
Do GTW or Möbius Sync have ads?
Neither GTW nor Möbius Sync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GTW or Möbius Sync?
GTW ships an update every 3 weeks, and Möbius Sync every 2 months. Most recently, GTW was updated on October 6, 2026 and Möbius Sync on October 13, 2026.

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