Comparison

Typin vs Unplayed

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Typin

A focused writing app for plain text and Markdown with real-time rendering and LAN sync. Offers extensive editing tools, multi-document management, and personalization options for a seamless writing experience.

Highlights
  • Dual Plain Text/Markdown mode
  • Real-time Markdown rendering
  • LAN real-time sync to computer browser
  • Multi-document management with trash recovery
  • Customizable font size, line spacing, and themes
  • Export to .md and .txt formats
Features
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Typin is a lightweight, focused writing and notes app for developers, writers, and anyone who captures ideas on the go. Write quickly in plain text, or switch to Markdown with real-time rendering to make structure instantly clear and readable. Supports LAN real-time sync to continue editing on your computer browser. Core Features Editing & Input * Dual Mode: Plain Text / Markdown with one-tap switching, remembers your preference * Markdown Syntax Highlighting: headings, bold/italic, code, lists, quotes clearly distinguished * Markdown Quick Toolbar: insert common symbols with one tap, long-press for hints * Heading Jump: quickly navigate to any heading in Markdown mode * Smarter Lists: press Enter to continue lists automatically * Gestures for Formatting: swipe left/right to adjust heading levels and list indentation * Smart Copy: copy all when unfocused, show options when focused, copy selection when text selected * Rich Text Operations: copy current line, delete current line, paste and replace, clear document Real-Time Sync * LAN Real-Time Sync: access and edit on your computer browser * Optional password authentication to keep your data secure * Real-time sync status: connection status at a glance * Web client supports multiple languages and light/dark modes Multi-Document Management * Drawer-style document list for quick switching * Pin documents to keep important ones at top * Trash: recover accidentally deleted documents * Support rename, delete, share operations * Smart sorting by modification time and pin status Personalization * Adjustable Font Size: Small / Medium / Large / Extra Large * Line Spacing: Compact / Standard / Relaxed * Theme Mode: Light / Dark / Follow System * Markdown Button Display: Icon / Text * Configurable auto-save interval Other Features * Auto-Save & Save Status Indicator: write with peace of mind * Export & Share: supports .md / .txt formats * Keyboard Control: dismiss keyboard or jump to bottom * Toolbar floats up when keyboard appears, editing area adapts automatically * In-app language switching: supports Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, German, French

About

Unplayed

Features
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Unplayed keeps your Nintendo Switch collection organized. Track every game — what you've played, what's waiting, and what's next. MANAGE YOUR COLLECTION Add games with a quick search: cover art, description, and release date are filled in automatically. Import your purchase history from the Nintendo eShop as a CSV file. Or enter everything manually — it's up to you. STATUS AT A GLANCE Mark games as "Not Started", "Playing", or "Completed", or put them on your wishlist. Rate them with stars and instantly see what's still undiscovered in your library. JUST ASK SIRI "Do I own a game in Unplayed?" — Siri checks your collection and shows you the cover, Switch version, and format at a glance, on iPhone and Apple Watch. You'll find all Siri phrases in Settings. ON ALL YOUR DEVICES The Apple Watch app puts your collection on your wrist, and the Apple TV app brings it to the big screen. Changes stay in sync everywhere automatically via iCloud. STATISTICS Explore your collection with detailed statistics. See at a glance how your games break down by play status, console, ownership, and genre — displayed in appealing charts. Track your ratings, keep an eye on your completion rate, and watch your collection grow over time with an interactive growth chart. FILTER & SORT Filter by genre, console, play status, ownership, or multiplayer support. Sort by title, rating, or release date. SWITCH & SWITCH 2 Unplayed supports both consoles. Separate physical and digital titles and keep your entire library in one place. GERMAN DESCRIPTIONS Game descriptions only available in English? No problem. With a single tap, Unplayed translates them right on your device — no internet connection needed, no data leaving your device. YOUR DATA IS YOURS Your collection lives on your device and syncs between your devices exclusively through your personal iCloud. No account required, no third-party servers, no tracking. Create a backup anytime and restore your collection on a new device. NOTE Game search uses the IGDB database (free Twitch account required). Optionally, RAWG can be set up as an additional source for cover art and descriptions.

Screenshots

Typin4 screens
Unplayed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Typin at every 4 days against Unplayed's fortnightly. Typin also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Typin ships an update every 4 days, Unplayed fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Typin versus Unplayed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypinUnplayed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer礼芳 杨Niko Klausnitzer

In-app purchases

None

Typin

No in-app purchases

None

Unplayed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Typin free?
Typin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unplayed free?
Unplayed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Typin or Unplayed have ads?
Neither Typin nor Unplayed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Typin or Unplayed?
Typin ships an update every 4 days, and Unplayed fortnightly. Most recently, Typin was updated on November 5, 2026 and Unplayed on October 28, 2026.

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