# Synctrain vs SoloScribe

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Synctrain at none against SoloScribe's 2. Synctrain also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (123 vs 1). SoloScribe's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SoloScribe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Synctrain asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Synctrain against 5.0 for SoloScribe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Synctrain has 123 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Synctrain ships an update every 6 weeks, SoloScribe weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Synctrain | SoloScribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synctrain/id6553985316/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soloscribe/id6757889196/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [T-Shaped](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758051723) | [John Harding](https://appshunter.io/developer/975785049) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### SoloScribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soloscribe/id6757889196)

This AI-powered tool transcribes and summarizes audio recordings directly on your device, ensuring complete privacy. It offers flexible recording options, speaker identification, and works offline, transforming how you capture and process information.

**Highlights:** 100% on-device processing, Intelligent AI summaries, Flexible recording options, Speaker identification, Offline functionality, Import audio files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| SoloScribe Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Synctrain free?

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

### Is SoloScribe free?

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

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

SoloScribe is rated higher. Synctrain averages 4.9 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while SoloScribe averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Synctrain or SoloScribe have ads?

SoloScribe shows ads; Synctrain does not.

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

Synctrain ships an update every 6 weeks, and SoloScribe weekly. Most recently, Synctrain was updated on October 22, 2026 and SoloScribe on October 12, 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.*