Comparison

SerpaPlus vs Zavala

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

Head to head
About

SerpaPlus

Features
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SerpaPlus ist die Business App, um Prozessabläufe und Kommunikation zu digitalisieren. Mit dem Newsmodul bleiben Ihre Mitarbeiter im Unternehmen immer auf dem neuesten Stand. Sie können Mitarbeiter zum Beispiel über Änderungen zu Hausmitteilungen oder Prozessabläufen informieren. Einzelne Benutzer oder Benutzergruppen können auch gezielt mit Informationen versorgt werden. Ein veralteter Wissensstand und veraltete Informationen gehören damit der Vergangenheit an. Das Service Modul und die Fahrzeugverwaltung digitalisieren die letzte Meile in der Kommunikation vom Fahrer zum Fuhrparkverwalter bis hin zur Werkstatt. Informationsverlust in der Kommunikation wird vermieden genauso wie verloren gegangene Werkstattanträge von Fahrern. Behalten Sie mit dem Service Modul und der Fahrzeugverwaltungen den Überblick über Ihren Fuhrpark und die dadurch entstehenden Kosten. Die SerpaPlus Anwendung ist für kleine Betriebe ohne Fahrzeuge genauso interessant, wie für größere Speditionen mit Fuhrpark.

About

Zavala

This app offers a modern approach to outlining, providing a full suite of features. It supports gestures, keyboard shortcuts, and multiple windows for efficient organization and content creation. Easily import and export in various formats, sync across devices, and customize your outlining experience.

Highlights
  • OPML Import & Export
  • Markdown Export
  • iCloud Syncing & Sharing
  • Nested Tags
  • Image Embedding
  • Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Drag and Drop
Features
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Zavala is a modern take on a traditional outliner. It is a full featured app. It takes full advantage of your device by leveraging gestures, keyboard shortcuts, and multiple windows. Other features: * OPML import & export * Markdown import & export * HTML import & export * iCloud syncing * iCloud sharing with other iCloud users * Encrypted outlines and encrypted iCloud sync * Nested Tags for organizing Outlines * Support for embedding images * Print support * Drag and drop * Text formatting * Links * Completed items * Notes * Customizable fonts and sizes * Backlinks * Shortcuts support * Web clipper share extension * Typewriter scrolling * Automatic row numbering including Decimal and Legal numbering

Screenshots

SerpaPlus4 screens
Zavala2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zavala at every 2 weeks against SerpaPlus's every 2 months. SerpaPlus's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SerpaPlus ships an update every 2 months, Zavala every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SerpaPlus versus Zavala: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSerpaPlusZavala
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (70 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—87.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—70 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul Group GmbHVincode, Inc

Bugs and requests

SerpaPlus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Zavala

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Broken sync between iPhone and Mac
  • iCloud database incompatibility
  • Unable to format using toolbar
  • Lost outline after update
  • Sidebar not available
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  • Cannot open outlines from Document Provider
  • App crashes on M1
  • IME input ignored in body text (Japanese)
  • Abstürze beim Anlegen des ersten Dokuments (M1)

Requested features

15 requests
  • Continue releasing macOS builds for older versions
  • Legacy database option for iOS apps
  • Cross-platform support
  • Ability to change tag and outline list order manually
  • Support for hiding notes
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  • Typewriter scroll mode
  • Due dates on the right of the note
  • Font color change
  • Multi-select for dragging
  • Copy and paste lines
  • Option to use system fonts
  • Full screen document view with swipe gesture
  • Adjust line spacing
  • Improve drag and drop behavior on Mac
  • Sync via Nextcloud

In-app purchases

None

SerpaPlus

No in-app purchases

None

Zavala

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SerpaPlus free?
SerpaPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zavala free?
Zavala is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SerpaPlus or Zavala have ads?
Neither SerpaPlus nor Zavala shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SerpaPlus or Zavala?
SerpaPlus ships an update every 2 months, and Zavala every 2 weeks. Most recently, SerpaPlus was updated on November 2, 2026 and Zavala on November 3, 2026.

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