Comparison

Synctrain vs wayaknow

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

wayaknow

Features
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wayaknow turns spoken words into live text, translates each completed sentence into a language you choose, and organizes the conversation into a clear summary. Supported languages Japanese, English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, and Italian. Choose the spoken and target languages independently, even while listening. Features • Live transcription and sentence-by-sentence translation • On-device automatic detection between the selected transcription and translation languages by utterance (Full Access) • Low Latency for keeping pace or High Quality for more natural wording • Five summary formats: Standard, Meeting Notes, Lecture Notes, Research Presentation, and Guidance & Procedures • Save transcripts, translations, and summaries as text • An always-on-top mini view on Mac • Authorized Mac System Audio input with Full Access • View the latest iPhone transcript or translation on Apple Watch Speech recognition, translation, and summaries use Apple-provided on-device frameworks and models. In Full Access automatic mode, a bundled whisper.cpp model identifies only the language of each utterance, then Apple SpeechTranscriber produces the transcript. Whisper transcription is used only as a fallback when Apple recognition is unavailable. Audio, transcripts, translations, and summaries are not sent to developer-operated servers. Apple models may need preparation on first use; once ready on a supported device, available core features can work without an internet connection. High Quality translation and summaries require an Apple Intelligence–compatible device and ready models. In the free version, translation, summaries, and saving pause for one minute after every five minutes of microphone use. The one-time wayaknow Full Access purchase removes the wait and unlocks automatic language detection by utterance and Mac System Audio. It is not a subscription. Always verify important content against the original audio. Before processing third-party audio, confirm the required rights, permission, participant consent, service terms, copyright, privacy, and applicable law.

Screenshots

Synctrain4 screens
wayaknow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Synctrain at none against wayaknow's 1. Synctrain also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.4). wayaknow's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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. wayaknow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Synctrain asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Synctrain ships an update every 6 weeks, wayaknow every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Synctrain versus wayaknow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynctrainwayaknow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (123 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings123 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperT-ShapedTakashi Nakano

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

wayaknow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Synctrain

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

wayaknow

One-time1
  • wayaknow Full Access$9.99

Questions

Is Synctrain free?
Synctrain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is wayaknow free?
wayaknow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Synctrain or wayaknow have ads?
Neither Synctrain nor wayaknow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Synctrain or wayaknow?
Synctrain ships an update every 6 weeks, and wayaknow every 6 days. Most recently, Synctrain was updated on October 15, 2026 and wayaknow on October 13, 2026.

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