Comparison

Synctrain vs Hoflaw

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

Head to head
About

Synctrain

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
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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.

About

Hoflaw

Features
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Hoflaw helps you understand how long your tasks actually take. Inspired by Hofstadter’s Law: "It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter's law". The app reveals the hidden gap between expectation and reality. Log an intention, start the timer, and compare your estimate with the actual duration. Over time, you’ll recognize and refine your predictions, and improve how you plan your tasks and projects, hopefully.

Screenshots

Synctrain4 screens
Hoflaw4 screens

Verdict

The call

Synctrain and Hoflaw are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Synctrain versus Hoflaw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynctrainHoflaw
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (142 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings142 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.016 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperT-ShapedPIETRO CASAVECCHIA

Bugs and 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

Hoflaw

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Synctrain

No in-app purchases

None

Hoflaw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Synctrain free?
Synctrain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hoflaw free?
Hoflaw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Synctrain or Hoflaw have ads?
Neither Synctrain nor Hoflaw shows ads.

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