Synca · Sync Your Aha Moment vs Zebra
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Synca · Sync Your Aha Moment
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Synca is a lightweight app built for capturing ideas, collecting to-dos, and keeping them in sync across your devices. Sometimes you think of something important on your phone, only to find that it does not show up where you need it later. On some managed work devices, iCloud sync may be unavailable, which makes built-in note and reminder apps less practical for cross-device use. Synca is designed for exactly that kind of workflow. You can quickly save text or images on iPhone and have them synced to your Mac, so your work notes, personal reminders, and everyday ideas stay available when you need them. Key features: · Fast text capture · Image sending and viewing · Real-time sync between iPhone and Mac · Clear completed items while keeping history · Simple sign-in with Sign in with Apple · Great for work ideas, quick to-dos, personal notes, and cross-context capture Why Synca: · Keeps your capture workflow available even when iCloud sync is not · Cleaner and more focused than sending messages to yourself · Lighter than a traditional notes app for quick capture · Helps you save ideas instantly before they disappear · Web access support: https://synca.haerth.cn/ Synca makes it easier to capture first, organize later. · Privacy Policy: https://synca.haerth.cn/en/privacy-policy · Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Plans and attachment storage: The free plan includes up to 20 new entries per day, image sync, 200 MB of attachment storage and 3-day attachment retention. Paid plans include unlimited new entries, image and file sync, 2 GB of attachment storage and 7-day attachment retention. Monthly, yearly and lifetime options are available through In-App Purchase. Attachments expire automatically; save important files elsewhere. Lifetime purchase unlocks features, not permanent attachment storage.
Zebra
A native Markdown notebook for iPhone and iPad that allows offline writing and syncing. It supports diagrams, math formulas, code blocks, and organizational features like folders and wiki links.
- Offline Markdown writing
- Mermaid diagrams and LaTeX math
- Code blocks with syntax coloring
- Folders, nested tags, and wiki links
- iCloud sync with smart text merging
- Customizable themes and fonts
- Note attachments (photos, files)
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Markdown, as you write. Zebra carries your personal knowledge base in Markdown on iPhone and iPad. Write and read in a native visual editor, organize your notes, and turn a note into a presentation when you need to share an idea. Your library stays on your device by default. Write freely. Keep every note. Create unlimited notes for free. Writing, organization, keyword search, optional iCloud sync and note import/export have no note-count limit. Use headings, lists, tasks, tables and code; typeset LaTeX math and describe diagrams in Mermaid. Keep images and their context alongside your writing. Gather and connect your knowledge Organize with folders and nested tags. Connect related notes with links. Use keyword search to return to the right material. Import notes and share Markdown or a portable package containing your note and its attachments. Choose a theme and adjust typography to suit how you read. Turn notes into presentations with Pro Zebra Pro adds Markdown slides with themes, columns, backgrounds and transitions. Edit the content, preview your deck, and present full screen on iPhone or iPad. Export a PDF or a PowerPoint file to share. PowerPoint exports contain one image per slide; text and graphics cannot be edited separately in PowerPoint. One purchase, across your devices Zebra Pro is an optional one-time in-app purchase. Restore it with the same App Store account on Mac, iPhone and iPad. There is no subscription or automatic renewal, and no limit on free notes. Pro also includes an AI assistant and on-device semantic search in the Mac app. These two features are not available on iPhone or iPad. Mac AI features require a compatible agent you install and sign in to separately. Third-party AI account, subscription and usage fees are not included in Pro. Your library, stored locally Use Zebra without a Zebra account. Optional private iCloud sync connects devices using the same Apple Account; sync is off by default on a new installation. Notes and attachments remain readable and editable without purchasing Pro. Note passwords restrict viewing inside Zebra; they do not encrypt the content or attachments. Turning sync off does not erase copies already stored in iCloud.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Zebra at every 2 weeks against Synca · Sync Your Aha Moment's monthly. 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
Both are free to download. Synca · Sync Your Aha Moment sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Zebra sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Synca · Sync Your Aha Moment ships an update monthly, Zebra every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Synca · Sync Your Aha Moment | Zebra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 杰雨 李 | 飞 翟 |
In-app purchases
Synca · Sync Your Aha Moment
- Synca Unlimited (Monthly)1 Month trial$0.991 Month
- Synca Unlimited (Yearly)1 Month trial$3.991 Year
- Synca Unlimited Lifetime$14.99
Zebra
- Zebra Pro$14.99
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