Build Things vs Typtic Typst Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Build Things
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Typtic Typst Editor
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Typtic is a free, collaborative Typst Editor for your iOSο»Ώ device. It allows you to create and manage Typst projects directly on your iOS device and generate a PDF offline (enabled by default) or online (by using Verbosus). This software is provided "as is" without warranties or conditions of any kind, either expressed or implied. Features: * Use Typst to generate a PDF * Offline compilation (enabled by default) * Git integration (Local Mode) * iCloud integration (Local Mode) * Automatic Dropbox synchronization (Local Mode) * Automatic Box synchronization (Local Mode) * AI assistant (available in supported regions) * Zotero integration (Local Mode) * Mendeley integration (Local Mode) * 2 Modes: Local Mode (stores projects on your device) and Cloud Mode (synchronizes your projects with Verbosus) * No account needed (Local Mode) * Syntax highlighting * Hotkeys (see below, can be changed) * Two factor authentication (Cloud Mode, in combination with Copiosus) * Autosave (Local Mode) * No ads Additional features in Typtic Pro: * Unlimited number of projects (Local Mode) * Unlimited number of documents (Local Mode) * Unlimited number of projects (Cloud Mode) * Unlimited number of documents (Cloud Mode) Limitations in free Typtic version: * Max. number of projects (Local Mode): 2 * Max. number of documents per project (Local Mode): 2 * Max. number of files to upload per project (Local Mode): 2 * Max. number of projects (Cloud Mode): 2 * Max. number of documents per project (Cloud Mode): 2 Import or export existing projects (Local Mode): * Git integration lets you create a new or clone an existing repository. * Automatic Dropbox or Box synchronization (App -> Link to Dropbox or Box). Synchronization is done once a minute. If you experience any performance issues while using the editor please try * to disable syntax highlighting and line numbers * to split up your project into multiple .typ files Hotkeys in editor: ctrl+,: Settings ctrl+s: Save ctrl+g: Generate PDF ctrl+f: Find and replace ctrl+p: Toggle preview ctrl+n: New document ctrl+d: Delete document ctrl+.: Next document Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Build Things at none against Typtic Typst Editor's 2. Build Things also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Typtic Typst Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Build Things asks for nothing beyond the download.
Build Things ships an update every 2 days, Typtic Typst Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Build Things | Typtic Typst Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erik Nelson | Verbosus.com |
In-app purchases
Build Things
No in-app purchases
Typtic Typst Editor
- Upgrade: Subscription$3.991 Month
- Upgrade: Forever$8.99
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