Comparison

Synctrain vs Hashleaf

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

Hashleaf

Features
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Hashleaf is a clean, focused viewer that makes Markdown documents easy to read on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Open Markdown files from local storage, iCloud Drive, Dropbox through the Files app, and other document providers. Features • Headings, lists, tables, block quotes, code blocks, and links • Images referenced with relative paths • Inline and display math • A table of contents generated from headings • Search within the displayed document • Open individual files or folders from Files and cloud storage • Open multiple documents, with separate windows on Mac • Adjustable text size and Light or Dark Mode • Share the original Markdown file • Finder Quick Look previews on Mac • UTF-8, UTF-16, and Shift_JIS text support Hashleaf Pro — one-time purchase • Advanced PDF export and self-contained HTML export • Export themes and custom CSS • PDF headers, footers, page numbers, and table of contents • Export multiple documents separately or as one combined document • Full-text folder search and broken-link checks • Live preview on Mac when an external editor saves a document One purchase unlocks Hashleaf Pro on iPhone, iPad, and Mac when the same Apple Account is used. Math rendering resources are bundled with the app. Selected documents and images are processed on your device and are not uploaded to the developer's servers.

Screenshots

Synctrain4 screens
Hashleaf3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Synctrain at none against Hashleaf's 1. Hashleaf's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Hashleaf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Synctrain asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Synctrain ships an update every 6 weeks, Hashleaf every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Synctrain versus Hashleaf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynctrainHashleaf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (123 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings123 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB5 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

Hashleaf

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Synctrain

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hashleaf

One-time1
  • Hashleaf Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Synctrain free?
Synctrain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hashleaf free?
Hashleaf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Synctrain or Hashleaf have ads?
Neither Synctrain nor Hashleaf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Synctrain or Hashleaf?
Synctrain ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hashleaf every 5 days. Most recently, Synctrain was updated on October 15, 2026 and Hashleaf on October 12, 2026.

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