Comparison

QwikJot vs Synctrain

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

Head to head
About

QwikJot

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Meet QwikJot, the ultimate quick-entry notetaking solution for MacOS users. Designed for speed and simplicity, QwikJot allows you to effortlessly capture ideas, reminders, and information instantly with a customizable hotkey. With QwikJot, notes are saved as plain text files, ensuring maximum compatibility and flexibility. Use QwikJot to jot down your thoughts and then seamlessly integrate them with your favorite advanced note-taking apps. Features: Instant Note Creation: With a simple hotkey, open a new note and start typing your thoughts. QwikJot is always ready when inspiration strikes, ensuring you capture every important idea. Plain Text Compatibility: Notes are saved as plain text files, making them universally compatible with other note-taking and editing applications. Move, share, or open your notes with any app that supports text files for a truly integrated experience. Automatic, Organized Saving: Say goodbye to cluttered notes. QwikJot automatically saves your entries in a designated folder, keeping your workspace tidy and your notes well-organized. Sandboxed Security: QwikJot values your privacy and operates within a secure, sandboxed environment. It requests minimal permissions (com.apple.security.files.user-selected.read-write) to save your notes while protecting your data. Minimalist Design: Focus on your thoughts, not the tool. QwikJot's clean and distraction-free interface makes note-taking efficient and straightforward. Customizable Hotkey: Tailor QwikJot to your preferences by setting a personal hotkey. Streamline your workflow and make note-taking feel like second nature.

About

Synctrain

Securely synchronize files and folders between devices running Syncthing. Stream audio and video directly from other devices. All changes, including deletions, are mirrored across your connected devices.

Highlights
  • Secure file synchronization
  • Full folder or specific file syncing
  • Audio and video streaming
  • Cross-device changes mirrored
  • Integrates with iOS Files app
Features
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With Synctrain you can securely synchronize files with other devices that have Syncthing installed. You can choose to synchronize full folders, or choose specific files. With Synctrain you can also stream audio and video files from other devices. When you synchronize files, all changes, including deleting files, also happen on your other devices. Do not use Synctrain for back-up purposes, and always keep a back-up of your data. You decide with which devices you share which files. This also means the app makers cannot help you access or recover any lost files. This app is powered by Syncthing. This app is however not associated with or endorsed by Syncthing nor its developers. Please do not expect support from the Syncthing developers. Instead, contact the maker of this app if you have questions.

Screenshots

QwikJot4 screens
Synctrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Synctrain at Free against QwikJot's $4.99. Synctrain also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Synctrain is free to download; QwikJot costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QwikJot ships an update every 5 months, Synctrain every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
QwikJot versus Synctrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQwikJotSynctrain
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—4.9 (141 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—89.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—141 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAliaksandr MinetsT-Shaped

Bugs and requests

QwikJot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Synctrain

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional app crashes
  • Sync delays on some devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Direct photo/video sync to remote devices
  • Faster initial connection to server

In-app purchases

None

QwikJot

No in-app purchases

None

Synctrain

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QwikJot free?
QwikJot costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Synctrain free?
Synctrain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QwikJot or Synctrain have ads?
Neither QwikJot nor Synctrain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QwikJot or Synctrain?
QwikJot ships an update every 5 months, and Synctrain every 6 weeks. Most recently, QwikJot was updated on November 4, 2026 and Synctrain on November 4, 2026.

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