Comparison

MiniXL vs Zolvy

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

Zolvy

This app offers a mobile-friendly way to calculate, organize, and plan with numbers. It automates calculations and updates results instantly when numbers change, simplifying tasks like budgeting and forecasting.

Highlights
  • Instant automated calculations
  • Organized sheets with folders
  • Log numbers like expenses
  • Formulas with variables
  • Intuitive formula typing
  • iCloud backup
  • Export PDFs and CSVs
Features
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Handling math and knowing your numbers are crucial for success — but doing math on mobile has always been limited. Traditional calculator designs are forgetful. Spreadsheets are too clunky for mobile use. Zolvy is a new way to calculate, organize, track, and plan with numbers on your phone. A Zolvy sheet is like a spreadsheet, but mobile-friendly and effortless to use. Type your calculations once — Zolvy automates them instantly. Change any number later, and every linked result updates automatically. You’ll never have to type the same equation twice again. Zolvy also lets you record and track numbers — from expenses and profits to measurements and experiments — all neatly organized and backed up in iCloud. Whether you’re managing a budget, planning a project, tracking measurements, or testing ideas, Zolvy keeps all your numbers in one place. How people are already using Zolvy: • Businesses working out business plans • Dietitians creating nutrition plans for clients • Hobby bakers recording cake mix experiments • Factories building custom calculators • Moms tracking tailoring measurements • People managing monthly expenses and budgets • Lab technicians solving scientific equations • Students keeping formulas ready for quick answers Different needs. One app for all your numbers. Join the growing community of people who Think With Numbers. Key features: • Instant automations you can reuse • Multiple sheets, organized with folders • Record numbers like a log (e.g., measurements or expenses) • Formula Automation — Enter formulas [like: n x (n + 1) / 2] and Zolvy automates them. • Intuitive formula typing with bracketing assistance • iCloud backup • Dark mode • Family Sharing • Export PDFs and CSVs • Share automations with peers Zolvy gives you spreadsheet-level power in a tool made for everyday math. Plan smarter. Track better. Think with numbers. It’s a must-have for every business and profession. Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.solutionist.dev/privacy

Screenshots

MiniXL3 screens
Zolvy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Zolvy at 4.7 against MiniXL's 3.8. Zolvy also leads on ratings volume (29 vs 4) and review sentiment (75% vs 67%). MiniXL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price and ads 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. Zolvy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. MiniXL asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zolvy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zolvy has 29 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of MiniXL's written reviews are positive against 75% of Zolvy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MiniXL ships an update every 3 days, Zolvy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
MiniXL versus Zolvy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiniXLZolvy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings)4.7 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings429 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMathieu MorgenszternDomnic Francis

Customer experience

MiniXL

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

Zolvy

All ratings29 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

None

MiniXL

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Zolvy

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited14 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is MiniXL free?
MiniXL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zolvy free?
Zolvy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MiniXL or Zolvy?
Zolvy is rated higher. MiniXL averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Zolvy averages 4.7 from 29 ratings.
Do MiniXL or Zolvy have ads?
Neither MiniXL nor Zolvy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MiniXL or Zolvy?
MiniXL ships an update every 3 days, and Zolvy every 9 days. Most recently, MiniXL was updated on June 5, 2026 and Zolvy on September 16, 2026.

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