Comparison

Typin vs App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft

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

App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft

Organize your apps into custom folders and launch them directly from your home or lock screen with a single tap. This utility declutters your device by grouping favorites into colorful widgets, offering quick access without endless swiping.

Highlights
  • App folders
  • Home & lock screen widgets
  • One-tap app launch
  • Customizable folder colors
  • Real app icons
  • Lightweight and fast
Features
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WidgetLoft sorts your apps into colorful folders and launches them with one tap from a Home Screen or Lock Screen widget: no more swiping through pages of icons. KEY FEATURES • Widgets. Home Screen, Lock Screen and Dynamic Island; small, medium and large sizes. • Transparent or Colored. Glass look or your own color; dark/light icons, optional names under icons. • Folder in Folder. Tap a folder in the widget to open what's inside. • Every Kind of Tile. App, website, Shortcut, person (call, message, WhatsApp, Telegram) and custom link. • Notification Dot. A red dot on the tile of any app that gets a notification (iOS 27). • Icon Studio. Custom icons from a photo, symbol, emoji or monogram; real app icons. • Tags and Library. Tag, filter and archive your apps. • Backup. Export your whole layout to a single file; iCloud sync between iPhone and iPad. Privacy Policy: https://mucahitk.com/widgetloft/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://mucahitk.com/widgetloft/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Typin4 screens
App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft at Free against Typin's $1.99. App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 2). Typin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On update cadence, 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

App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft is free to download; Typin costs $1.99 up front. App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Typin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Typin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Typin's written reviews are positive against 89% of App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Typin versus App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypinApp Folder Launcher WidgetLoft
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.8 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better89.5% of reviews
Number of ratings222 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer礼芳 杨Mucahit KOKDEMIR

Customer experience

Typin

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft

All ratings22 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.5%

In-app purchases

None

Typin

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft

Subscriptions1
  • FolderMini Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time5
  • Coffee Tip$2.99
  • FolderMini Pro Lifetime$6.99
  • Pizza Tip$6.99
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  • Dinner Tip$14.99
  • WidgetLoft Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Typin free?
Typin costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft free?
App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Typin or App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft?
Typin is rated higher. Typin averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft averages 4.8 from 22 ratings.
Do Typin or App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft have ads?
Neither Typin nor App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Typin or App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft?
Typin ships an update every 4 days, and App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft every 4 days. Most recently, Typin was updated on October 8, 2026 and App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft on October 14, 2026.

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