Comparison

MiniXL vs Tangrid

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

Tangrid

This app allows you to create a personalized database for tracking expenses, habits, fitness, mood, inventory, and more. It offers various data types, chart options, and view modes to organize and analyze your information. Data can be stored locally or synced across devices.

Highlights
  • Expense & Habit tracking
  • Fitness & Health logging
  • Mood & Progress monitoring
  • Inventory & Asset organization
  • Import/Export CSV
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Multiple database views (table, list, grid, kanban)
  • Diverse chart types and data formats
Features
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Tangrid is a general recording and analysis tool. Expense & Habit tracking Fitness & Health logging Mood & Progress monitoring Goods & Time management Inventory & Asset organization ... Tangrid is the one-stop solution, build your personal database. - Import/Export CSV file. - Data is stored locally first, but can also be synced across multiple devices using cloud storage. - Database supports 4 view types: table view, list view, grid view, kanban view - Supported chart types: Summary, Column Chart, Line Chart, Pie Chart, Heatmap, Calendar, Scatter Chart, Range Chart, Formula. - Supported data types: Group, Number, Progress, Rating, Time, Time Range, Duration, Checkbox, Select, Multiple-Select, Text, Image, Formula.

Screenshots

MiniXL3 screens
Tangrid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tangrid at 5.0 against MiniXL's 3.8. Tangrid also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). MiniXL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Tangrid sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MiniXL asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tangrid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of MiniXL's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tangrid's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MiniXL ships an update every 3 days, Tangrid every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MiniXL versus Tangrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiniXLTangrid
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMathieu Morgensztern涛 陶

Customer experience

MiniXL

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

Tangrid

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MiniXL

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Tangrid

One-time4
  • 1 Million Tokens$1.99
  • One Year Basic Plan$8.99
  • ONE YEAR$12.99
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  • LIFE TIME$29.99

Questions

Is MiniXL free?
MiniXL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tangrid free?
Tangrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MiniXL or Tangrid?
Tangrid is rated higher. MiniXL averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Tangrid averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do MiniXL or Tangrid have ads?
Neither MiniXL nor Tangrid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MiniXL or Tangrid?
MiniXL ships an update every 3 days, and Tangrid every 2 weeks. Most recently, MiniXL was updated on June 5, 2026 and Tangrid on September 17, 2026.

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