Comparison

Typin vs Kino Controller

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

Kino Controller

Features
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Kino for iPhone is your companion for Kino TV. Kino TV app is an app for your smart TV that turns your TV into a media server where you can store and play your videos. Designed for speed and clarity, Kino Controller for iOS gives you precise control over your TV media experience from your iPhone or iPad, with no clutter and no setup friction. What you can do: Connect to your Kino TV app automatically on your local network Upload videos from Photos and Files Stream those videos in your iOS device without wasting disk space Control playback with precision: play, pause, stop, seek Move between iPhone and TV playback with a seamless flow Built for everyday use: Fast, reliable local transfers Clean interface focused on what matters Smooth control from browsing to playback Kino for iPhone requires Kino TV app on your television. Kino TV app allows you to store your video files in your TV's memory or the USB memory stick you can plug in your TV. Connect both devices to the same Wi‑Fi network and enjoy a polished, unified viewing workflow. Kino TV app is currently available for Google TV. How to use: 1) Install and open the Kino TV app from this link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrtksn.kino 2) Launch Kino Controller for iOS, it should detect your TV automatically. Click on the TV to select if not already selected 3) The TV app will give you 3 digits code and the Kino Controller will prompt you to enter this 3 digit code. After you enter the code and click verify, this app and your TV will be paired and won't ask you again for this code unless re-install the app or don't use the app for long time. The next time you launch the app it will seamlessly connect. 4) Upload your videos that you want to be stored on your TV memory. You can extend the space available on the Kino TV app by plugging a USB disk to your TV. If your TV asks you if you want to extend the TV storage with that disk, cancel that. The Kino TV app will ask you if you want to use the USB drive, select yes to use the USB to store your video files on the USB drive. You can move your files between the USB drive and the Internal storage of your TV using the Kino Controller for macOS or directly on your Kino TV app. 5) You can play the videos stored in your TV directly on your TV but you can also stream these videos from your TV using the Kino Controller iOS app without using disk space. You can download the videos stored in the TV back to your iOS device. Kino is %100 private, we do not track or store any data about you. See our privacy policy: https://appwared.com/misc/kino-privacy-policy No ads. The ability to use USB with the Kino TV app depends on your TV to support USB drives. Free version of Kino allows you to store up to 10 videos in your TV, you can unlock unlimited(as your storage allows) video files storage by making an in app purchase from this macOS app. Each purchase activates the full version of the currently connected Kino TV app permanently, you can unlock full version for as many Kino TVs as you like by making a purchase for each one when connected. Kino Controller offers sign in with Apple(optional). We recommend using this functionality, it allows you to restore and re-unlock your previously unlocked Kino TV apps in case of a reset or re-install. Using sign in with Apple to restore previous purchases requires storing some data, please check our privacy policy.

Screenshots

Typin4 screens
Kino Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kino Controller at Free against Typin's $1.99. Typin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). On 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

Kino Controller is free to download; Typin costs $1.99 up front. Kino Controller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Typin asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Typin versus Kino Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypinKino Controller
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS15 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer礼芳 杨Appwared

In-app purchases

None

Typin

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Kino Controller

One-time1
  • Upgrade to full version$9.99

Questions

Is Typin free?
Typin costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kino Controller free?
Kino Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Typin or Kino Controller have ads?
Neither Typin nor Kino Controller shows ads.

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