Comparison

Typin vs Simple CF

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

Simple CF

Features
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Simple CF is a fast, native iOS and iPadOS client for your Cloudflare account. Connect with a scoped API token you create yourself — no sign-up, no server in between. Your token stays in the device Keychain and is sent only to Cloudflare. FEATURES • DNS — browse your zones, then view, search, add, edit and delete records (A, AAAA, CNAME, TXT, MX), with the proxied (orange-cloud) toggle, TTL and MX priority. Destructive actions are always confirmed. • Workers & Pages — read-only list of your Workers scripts and Pages projects. • Analytics — per-zone traffic (requests, data served, cache ratio, threats) and account Web Analytics (page views and visits per site), with daily charts. • Private by design — your token is the only credential. No backend, no tracking. Optional Face ID / passcode lock. • Universal — iPhone and iPad, light and dark mode, English and Traditional Chinese. Simple CF is an unofficial, third-party app, not affiliated with or endorsed by Cloudflare, Inc. "Cloudflare" is a trademark of Cloudflare, Inc.

Screenshots

Typin4 screens
Simple CF3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simple CF at Free against Typin's $1.99. Typin's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On 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

Simple CF 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, Simple CF monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Typin versus Simple CF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypinSimple CF
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer礼芳 杨ZEYAN LIN

In-app purchases

None

Typin

No in-app purchases

None

Simple CF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Typin free?
Typin costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple CF free?
Simple CF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Typin or Simple CF have ads?
Neither Typin nor Simple CF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Typin or Simple CF?
Typin ships an update every 4 days, and Simple CF monthly. Most recently, Typin was updated on November 9, 2026 and Simple CF on November 5, 2026.

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