Synctrain vs Hoflaw
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Secure file synchronization
- Full folder synchronization
- Specific file selection
- Audio and video streaming
- Cross-device file mirroring
- Customizable sharing permissions
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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.
Hoflaw
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Synctrain | Hoflaw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (142 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 142 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | T-Shaped | PIETRO 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
Synctrain
No in-app purchases
Hoflaw
No in-app purchases









