Comparison

Zoho Sheet vs MiniXL

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

Head to head
About

Zoho Sheet

Create, edit, and collaborate on spreadsheets from your iPad. Import files, scan data from images, and utilize AI-powered analysis and visualization tools. Seamlessly syncs with web versions for a unified experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Import Excel and CSV files
  • Scan data from pictures
  • Over 350 functions and formulas
  • 35+ chart types
  • AI-powered data analysis
  • Spreadsheet templates
Features
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Create a new spreadsheet or import an Excel file to work on, break down data with collaborators in real time, and share your spreadsheets with the free Zoho Sheet app for iPadOS. With this spreadsheet app on your iPad, you can: Import files from your device or cloud apps Bring in .csv, .tsv, and .xlsx files from your device and continue where you left off. You can also open, edit, and save spreadsheets from Dropbox and Box in Zoho Sheet or simply sync the changes back to your files stored in the cloud. Scan and insert data from pictures Save time on data entry with an effortless, two-step process. Scan data from printed materials or from images saved in your iPad Photos app. Preview and insert the data into your worksheets. Collaborate on your spreadsheets Track budgets, stocks, manage projects, create monthly reports, calendars, or generate charts for your next big presentation—all with the power of real-time collaboration. Add cell- or range-specific comments and use @mentions to tag collaborators for seamless teamwork. Export files Choose the optimal format for each spreadsheet and download them as Microsoft Excel (.xlsx, .xls), PDF or other supported file formats to access them offline, store hard copies, or share the finished results of your work. Analyze and visualize Crunch numbers with more than 350 functions and formulas and visualize your findings with more than 35 types of charts. Increase productivity with AI Get suggestions for analyzing your data and automatically generate charts and pivot tables instantly with Zia, our in-house artificial intelligence. Even better, use voice commands to ask Zia your data-related questions. Build spreadsheets faster with templates Solve your use cases quickly with our gallery of ready-made spreadsheet templates like inventory tracker, invoice, and more. Get a unified experience across devices Access and manage your spreadsheets with ease, whether you are on your iPad or using Zoho Sheet on the web. Your data is automatically synced every time you make a change, allowing you to switch between the two platforms whenever you want. Assure the privacy of your data Zoho prioritizes privacy because we know it's important to our users, especially in the productivity and collaboration app segment. We have never shared our users' information with anyone for advertising purposes, nor have we generated revenue by displaying ads from other sources. The Zoho advantage for businesses Zoho Sheet is part of the Zoho Office Suite, which also includes Writer, an online word processor, and Show, our online presentation software. This means when you sign up for Zoho Sheet, you'll get access to a full set of tools to manage your worksheets, presentations, and word documents in one place. It's even possible to integrate across apps to automatically add the latest data to the graphs in your upcoming presentation or report. Zoho's single sign-on account means you can easily access all the Zoho apps you need. Our ecosystem currently offers 55+ apps across business categories like sales, marketing, email and collaboration, finance, HR, and more. For more details visit: https://www.zoho.com/sheet/mobile.html If you have questions before you try the app or while using it, please write to us at ios-support@zohosheet.com.

About

MiniXL

Create calculation sheets with a simple two-column interface for labels and numbers/formulas. Synchronize your work across devices via iCloud and import/export data as CSV. Access a wide range of mathematical and scientific functions directly from a keyboard extension.

Highlights
  • Two-column table for labels and numbers/formulas
  • iCloud synchronization across devices
  • CSV import and export
  • Keyboard extension with functions
  • Rational fraction display for results
  • Classical and scientific functions
Features
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Easily create calculation sheets: it is much more simple to use MiniXL than a calculator! Key features: - Two columns table that you use like a regular spreadsheet. - First column is dedicated to labels, second column is dedicated to numbers and formulas. - Your spreadsheets are stored like documents that are synchronized through iCloud among all you devices. - Import and export calculation sheets as CSV documents. - Display calculation result as rational fraction. - MiniXL includes all classical and scientific function, directly accessible from its keyboard extension. - Functions available: * Add, example: "2+3 = 5" * Subtract and negate, example: "-3-2 = -5" * Multiply, example: "3*2 = 6" * Divide, example: "12/3 = 4" * Use parenthesis to define order of operations, example: "(2+3/2)/(12*3+1) * Exponentiation, example: "3**2 = 9" * Modulus of a value, example: "10**3 = 1" * Factorial, example: "5! = 120" * Exponentiation, example: "pow(2,3) = 8" * Square root, example: "sqrt(9) = 3" * Cubic root, example: "cuberoot(27) = 3" * Nth root, example: "nthroot(27,3) = 3" * Constants, example: "pi, e, phi" * Logarithmic functions, example: "log(), ln(), exp()" * Trigonometric functions, example: "sin(), cos(), tan(), asin(), acos(), atan(), sinh(), cosh(), tanh(), versin(), vercosin(), coversin(), covercosin()" * Statistic functions, example: "average(), median(), stddev()"

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Zoho Sheet at 4.6 against MiniXL's 3.8. Zoho Sheet also leads on ratings volume (102 vs 4). MiniXL's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zoho Sheet holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zoho Sheet has 102 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Zoho Sheet's written reviews are positive against 67% of MiniXL's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zoho Sheet ships an update every 2 months, MiniXL every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Zoho Sheet versus MiniXL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZoho SheetMiniXL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (102 ratings) — better3.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings102 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size387 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZoho CorporationMathieu Morgensztern

Customer experience

Zoho Sheet

All ratings102 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

MiniXL

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Zoho Sheet

No in-app purchases

None

MiniXL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zoho Sheet free?
Zoho Sheet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MiniXL free?
MiniXL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zoho Sheet or MiniXL?
Zoho Sheet is rated higher. Zoho Sheet averages 4.6 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while MiniXL averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Zoho Sheet or MiniXL have ads?
Neither Zoho Sheet nor MiniXL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zoho Sheet or MiniXL?
Zoho Sheet ships an update every 2 months, and MiniXL every 3 days. Most recently, Zoho Sheet was updated on October 14, 2026 and MiniXL on October 14, 2026.

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