Comparison

MiniXL vs Trac

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

Head to head
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()"

About

Trac

Create custom logbooks to record any information like a personal database. Utilize built-in templates or design your own with various field formats. View data and statistics for each tracked item.

Highlights
  • Customizable record formats
  • Built-in and user-created templates
  • Multiple field formats
  • Data viewing and statistics
  • Health app data integration
Features
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If you don't find a record app that fully meets your needs in the market, you can try trac. You can customize the format of record content through the Trac App, Record everything like a simple database. - The App has built-in templates for commonly used items, which can be used directly or modified. - Support for creating your own templates. - 10 field formats are provided. - You can view the data and its statistics for each tracked item. * The app will read Health app data with your consent.

Screenshots

MiniXL3 screens
Trac4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Trac at 4.5 against MiniXL's 3.8. Trac also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 67%) and ratings volume (14 vs 4). MiniXL's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Trac holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of MiniXL's written reviews are positive against 89% of Trac's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MiniXL ships an update every 3 days, Trac every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MiniXL versus Trac: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiniXLTrac
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings)4.5 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings414 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMathieu Morgensztern昊 浦

Customer experience

MiniXL

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

Trac

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

None

MiniXL

No in-app purchases

None

Trac

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MiniXL free?
MiniXL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trac free?
Trac is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MiniXL or Trac?
Trac is rated higher. MiniXL averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Trac averages 4.5 from 14 ratings.
Do MiniXL or Trac have ads?
Neither MiniXL nor Trac shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MiniXL or Trac?
MiniXL ships an update every 3 days, and Trac every 3 weeks. Most recently, MiniXL was updated on November 3, 2026 and Trac on November 3, 2026.

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