Synctrain vs Server
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 devices running Syncthing. Stream audio and video directly from other devices. All changes, including deletions, are mirrored across your connected devices.
- Secure file synchronization
- Full folder or specific file syncing
- Audio and video streaming
- Cross-device changes mirrored
- Integrates with iOS Files app
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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.
Server
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Keep an eye on all your servers and websites — right from your home screen. Server Watcher lets you monitor any HTTP/HTTPS endpoint or TCP host in real time. Add your servers once and get instant status updates with response latency, so you always know what's up and what's down. Key Features HTTP & TCP monitoring — supports websites, APIs, and raw TCP hosts/ports Live latency display — see response time color-coded green, orange, or red Home Screen Widgets — Small, Medium, and Large widgets show your server status at a glance without opening the app Configurable refresh interval — choose from 30 seconds to 30 minutes, or manual only Export & Import — back up your server list as JSON; restore or merge across devices 20 languages supported — English, 繁體中文, 简体中文, 日本語, 한국어, Français, Deutsch, Español, Português, Italiano, Nederlands, Русский, العربية, ภาษาไทย, Tiếng Việt, Bahasa Indonesia, Polski, Türkçe, Українська, हिन्दी No account required. No data leaves your device.
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Verdict
Synctrain and Server are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Synctrain ships an update every 6 weeks, Server every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Synctrain | Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (141 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 141 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | T-Shaped | LING FUNG SHEK |
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
Server
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Synctrain
No in-app purchases
Server
No in-app purchases
