Comparison

Nintype vs Synctrain

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Nintype

This app enhances typing speed and productivity on iOS devices by offering a unique two-handed sliding keyboard. It includes advanced features for text correction, cursor movement, and quick access to punctuation and emojis, alongside a robust note-taking application with extensive organizational capabilities.

Highlights
  • Two-handed sliding keyboard
  • Quick word correction and cursor control
  • Edge slide punctuation shortcuts
  • Flick autocomplete
  • Customizable keyboard themes
  • Subfolders and unlimited note depth
  • Robust archive system
Features
Currently charting
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Nintype, as used by over 150k people! ----------------------- Transform your iPhone or iPad into a highly productive device where you can actually type relatively quickly with it - so writing emails, reports and articles are much nicer, because you can type faster on the iPad/iPhone than most people can on a desktop keyboard! This notes app comes with a 3rd party keyboard, which is most probably what you're after. Keyboard Features: - Two-Handed Sliding Keyboard - construct words with slides and taps - A top bar to correct previous words quickly - Slide left/right at the spacebar to move the cursor quickly - Backspace slide to quickly erase words - Edge slide shortcuts to quickly add punctuations - Quickpaste menu (press-hold caps) - Height / layout adjustment. Can split, align right, left, etc. - Flick autocomplete - Number pad layout quick access (slide right from the 123 button, at the bottom left) - Calculator which actually counts things - numbers ready to be inserted - Customizable theme - with a lot of presets - Autospace Mode (Automatically flushes in adjustable time, dynamic timing, new and improved! recommended for expert users) - Emojis! Press hold the topleft button at the topbar! - Emojify - type any english word (e.g happy), slide down from X, and select the emoji you want! Supported Languages: Priority Support - English Secondary Support - Danish, Dutch, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Swedish Nintype App (A note-taking app) features: - Subfolders, unlimited depth too - Shortcuts System - Recent Notes History system - A Robust Archive system. - Quick Share Shortcuts

About

Synctrain

Securely synchronize files and folders between devices running Syncthing. Stream audio and video directly from other devices. All changes, including deletions, are mirrored across your connected devices.

Highlights
  • Secure file synchronization
  • Full folder or specific file syncing
  • Audio and video streaming
  • Cross-device changes mirrored
  • Integrates with iOS Files app
Features
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With Synctrain you can securely synchronize files with other devices that have Syncthing installed. You can choose to synchronize full folders, or choose specific files. With Synctrain you can also stream audio and video files from other devices. When you synchronize files, all changes, including deleting files, also happen on your other devices. Do not use Synctrain for back-up purposes, and always keep a back-up of your data. You decide with which devices you share which files. This also means the app makers cannot help you access or recover any lost files. This app is powered by Syncthing. This app is however not associated with or endorsed by Syncthing nor its developers. Please do not expect support from the Syncthing developers. Instead, contact the maker of this app if you have questions.

Screenshots

Nintype3 screens
Synctrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Synctrain at Free against Nintype's $4.99. Synctrain also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (89% vs 58%). Nintype's advantage is chart position (#75 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Synctrain is free to download; Nintype costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Synctrain holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 168 and 141 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Nintype's written reviews are positive against 89% of Synctrain's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nintype ships an update every 5 weeks, Synctrain every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Nintype versus Synctrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNintypeSynctrain
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (168 ratings)4.9 (141 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews89.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings168 — better141
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#75 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB42 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperJormy GamesT-Shaped

Customer experience

Nintype

All ratings167 ratings
Positive74.3%
Neutral9.0%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews354 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral11.3%
Negative30.8%

Synctrain

All ratings141 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative4.2%

User reviews

Nintype

From 168 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fastest keyboard
  • 👍 Highly customizable
  • 🚀 Two-finger swiping
  • 👍 Innovative features
  • 👍 Responsive developer

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 👎 Steep learning curve
  • 👎 Confusing UI and settings
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Unreliable autocorrect

Synctrain

From 141 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Seamless sync between devices
  • 🔓 Open-source and free
  • 💡 Integrates with iOS Files app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🔍 Could use more Apple-like design

Bugs and requests

Nintype

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Keyboard freezes or disappears
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Typing errors and incorrect word suggestions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update to improve stability
  • Simplify UI and settings
  • Improve autocorrect and prediction
  • Add dark mode option

Synctrain

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional app crashes
  • Sync delays on some devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Direct photo/video sync to remote devices
  • Faster initial connection to server

In-app purchases

None

Nintype

No in-app purchases

None

Synctrain

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nintype free?
Nintype costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Synctrain free?
Synctrain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nintype or Synctrain?
Synctrain is rated higher. Nintype averages 4.1 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while Synctrain averages 4.9 from 141 ratings.
Do Nintype or Synctrain have ads?
Neither Nintype nor Synctrain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nintype or Synctrain?
Nintype ships an update every 5 weeks, and Synctrain every 6 weeks. Most recently, Nintype was updated on November 7, 2026 and Synctrain on November 4, 2026.

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