# Paperparrot vs Synctrain

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Synctrain at none against Paperparrot's 6. Synctrain also leads on ratings volume (123 vs 16). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paperparrot sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Synctrain asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Paperparrot against 4.9 for Synctrain. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Synctrain has 123 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Paperparrot's written reviews are positive against 89% of Synctrain's.

Paperparrot ships an update every 5 weeks, Synctrain every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paperparrot | Synctrain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperparrot/id1663665267/reviews)** | [4.9 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synctrain/id6553985316/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **123** |
| Positive reviews | 86.8% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leo Wehrfritz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663611386) | [T-Shaped](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758051723) |

## What reviewers say

### Paperparrot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperparrot/id1663665267)

Organize your documents effortlessly with this native client for Paperless-ngx. Upload, scan, and secure files in various formats. Enjoy offline access, custom views, and powerful search capabilities.

**Highlights:** Connect to multiple Paperless-ngx instances, Add documents in various formats, Scan documents via camera or network scanner, Secure documents with Face/Touch ID, Extensive search and Spotlight support, Create custom document views, Offline document synchronization

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription (1 Year) | $2.99 | per year |
| Generous Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Very Generous Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Subscription (1 Year) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Features | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### Synctrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synctrain/id6553985316)

Securely synchronize files and folders between your devices. Stream audio and video directly from other devices.  Manage file sharing permissions to control access to your data.

**Highlights:** Secure file synchronization, Full folder synchronization, Specific file selection, Audio and video streaming, Cross-device file mirroring, Customizable sharing permissions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Seamless sync between devices
- 🔓 Open-source and free
- 💡 Integrates with iOS Files app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🔍 Could use more Apple-like design

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional app crashes
- Sync delays on some devices

**Requested features**

- Direct photo/video sync to remote devices
- Faster initial connection to server


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paperparrot free?

Paperparrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Synctrain free?

Synctrain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Paperparrot or Synctrain?

Paperparrot is rated higher. Paperparrot averages 5.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Synctrain averages 4.9 from 123 ratings.

### Do Paperparrot or Synctrain have ads?

Neither Paperparrot nor Synctrain shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paperparrot or Synctrain?

Paperparrot ships an update every 5 weeks, and Synctrain every 6 weeks. Most recently, Paperparrot was updated on October 14, 2026 and Synctrain on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*