Comparison

Typin vs slash

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

slash

Features
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slash-key は、スマホからの Agent のリモート操作に最適化されたキーボードアプリです。 AIエージェントへの指示入力やリモート環境の操作など、モバイルでの開発ワークフローを高速化します。 頻繁に使う記号へ素早くアクセスでき、開発中の入力ストレスを最小限に抑えます。 特にファイルパス補完は slash-key の大きな特長で、PC と連携することでスマホからでも PC ローカルにあるファイルやディレクトリのパスを素早く補完できます。 2.0.0 では、macOS 向け補助ツールによってこのファイルパス補完をより手軽に使えます。 macOS 版はキーボードアプリではなく、iOS 版キーボードのファイルパス補完を 支える補助ツールです。 主な機能 - 開発向けに最適化されたキー配置 - /, $, @, #, -, * などへ即アクセス - PC ローカルのファイルパスをスマホから強力に補完 - 自宅や作業用 Mac にあるファイルパスをすばやく入力 - Agentへの指示入力を高速化 - スマホからのリモート操作を快適化 - モバイル開発ワークフローを改善 - シンプルでミニマルなUI こんな人におすすめ - スマホからAgentを操作する人 - 外部PCや自宅Mac上のファイルパスをスマホから扱いたい人 - 外出先から開発やリモート操作を行う人 - AIワークフローを高速化したい開発者 - 記号入力を効率化したい人 AI時代の新しい入力体験を、slash-keyで。

Screenshots

Typin4 screens
slash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: slash at Free against Typin's $1.99. Typin's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 26.0). On update cadence, 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

slash is free to download; Typin costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Typin ships an update every 4 days, slash weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Typin versus slash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypinslash
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer礼芳 杨Kazuya Matsushita

In-app purchases

None

Typin

No in-app purchases

None

slash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Typin free?
Typin costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is slash free?
slash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Typin or slash have ads?
Neither Typin nor slash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Typin or slash?
Typin ships an update every 4 days, and slash weekly. Most recently, Typin was updated on November 9, 2026 and slash on October 31, 2026.

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