Möbius Sync vs Hashleaf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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).
Hashleaf
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Hashleaf is a clean, focused viewer that makes Markdown documents easy to read on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Open Markdown files from local storage, iCloud Drive, Dropbox through the Files app, and other document providers. Features • Headings, lists, tables, block quotes, code blocks, and links • Images referenced with relative paths • Inline and display math • A table of contents generated from headings • Search within the displayed document • Open individual files or folders from Files and cloud storage • Open multiple documents, with separate windows on Mac • Adjustable text size and Light or Dark Mode • Share the original Markdown file • Finder Quick Look previews on Mac • UTF-8, UTF-16, and Shift_JIS text support Hashleaf Pro — one-time purchase • Advanced PDF export and self-contained HTML export • Export themes and custom CSS • PDF headers, footers, page numbers, and table of contents • Export multiple documents separately or as one combined document • Full-text folder search and broken-link checks • Live preview on Mac when an external editor saves a document One purchase unlocks Hashleaf Pro on iPhone, iPad, and Mac when the same Apple Account is used. Math rendering resources are bundled with the app. Selected documents and images are processed on your device and are not uploaded to the developer's servers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hashleaf at every 5 days against Möbius Sync's every 2 months. Möbius Sync's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Möbius Sync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hashleaf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Möbius Sync ships an update every 2 months, Hashleaf every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Möbius Sync | Hashleaf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (140 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 140 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pickup Infinity Limited | Takashi Nakano |
Bugs and 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
Hashleaf
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Möbius Sync
- Unlimited file sync$4.99
Hashleaf
- Hashleaf Pro$3.99









