# Synctrain vs Orger

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Synctrain at none against Orger's 4. Synctrain also leads on ratings volume (142 vs 1). Orger's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Orger sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Orger. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Synctrain has 142 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Synctrain ships an update every 6 weeks, Orger every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Synctrain | Orger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synctrain/id6553985316/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orger-org-mode-planner/id6775281796/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **142** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 33 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [T-Shaped](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758051723) | [Tobler Consultant LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775281798) |

## 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


### Orger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orger-org-mode-planner/id6775281796)

Manage your tasks, notes, and entire org-mode workflow directly on your iOS device. Plan your day with calendar integration, capture ideas quickly, and edit your .org files seamlessly. Start with core features for free and unlock advanced capabilities with an optional one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Org-mode workflow on iOS, Task and note capture, Calendar and Reminders integration, Agenda browsing and filters, Edit .org files directly, Focus Timer with history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orger Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Orger Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Orger Full Access | $7.99 | one-time |
| Orger Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Synctrain free?

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

### Is Orger free?

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

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

Orger is rated higher. Synctrain averages 4.9 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Orger averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Synctrain or Orger have ads?

Neither Synctrain nor Orger shows ads.

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

Synctrain ships an update every 6 weeks, and Orger every 3 weeks. Most recently, Synctrain was updated on October 30, 2026 and Orger on October 31, 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.*