Comparison

iXVL Player vs MyZettel

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

Head to head
About

iXVL Player

View and interact with 3D models from XVL files on your mobile device. Explore assemblies, parts, and technical details with intuitive multi-touch controls. Ideal for manufacturing industries needing to access and analyze 3D data.

Highlights
  • View XVL files from iXVL Publisher
  • Rotate, pan, and zoom 3D models
  • Display assembly tree and part properties
  • Show/hide assemblies and parts
  • Play process and animation sequences
  • Support for encrypted XVL files
  • Intuitive multi-touch controls
Features
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iXVL Player is a 3D model viewer for the iPad / iPhone to show XVL files and contents output from iXVL Publisher. It enables viewing and interrogation of 3D models using rotate, pan and zoom, assembly tree display, part properties display, show / hide assemblies or parts, viewing of previously defined snapshots and walkthroughs. You can show both the 3D model and detailed technical information, making it very useful for manufacturing industries. Features * View XVL files created using iXVL Publisher. XVL files are typically less than 1% of the original CAD file size. (Only XVL files created with iXVL Publisher are supported.) * Show work instruction contents and parts list contents published from iXVL Publisher on iPad. * Easy, intuitive multi-touch operation to rotate, pan and zoom in/out  (Drag to rotate, Two-finger drag to pan, pinch to zoom in/out and One-finger long tap to set rotate center). * Fit the screen to portrait and landscape according to the iPad / iPhone position. * Apply snapshots created by Lattice3D Studio. * Show assembly tree. * Select assembly / parts. * Show / Hide the selected assembly / parts. * Show Properties of selected assembly / parts. * Application includes icons to fit to screen and selected assembly / parts, restore original viewpoint and select shaded or shaded with wire display mode. * Switch the display accuracy using 3 different levels. * For assemblies, parts or annotations that have a link to a web page, tap the link to show the web page with Safari. * Easily copy files to your iPad using the iTunes file transfer function. * Download XVL files and save their URLs from any web server. * List XVL files on your iPad / iPhone. * Delete XVL files by swiping the file name. * Six XVL sample files are included. * Support for custom URL scheme and document type. * Read encrypted XVL files with XVL Signer. * Play process / disassembly / event animation. * Available on iPad (5th Generation or later) / iPad mini 4 or later / iPad Air 2 or later / iPad Pro (1st Generation or later) / iPhone 6s or later / iPod Touch (7th Generation). For further information: http://www.lattice3d.com/products/ixvl/player.html

About

MyZettel

This app helps you build a connected network of ideas using the Zettelkasten method. It offers an infinite canvas for brainstorming and spatial exploration, with features like floating panels and inline previews to keep you in flow.

Highlights
  • Infinite canvas for spatial idea exploration
  • Floating panels for multiple notes
  • Inline previews for linked content
  • Minimap for navigation
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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MyZettel follows the principles of the Zettelkasten method, a system designed to think through writing and connect ideas over time. It’s built for people who want to grow a living network of ideas, not just collect notes: - An infinite canvas for brainstorming, clustering, and exploring ideas spatially - Floating panels to keep multiple notes open and move them freely on the board - Inline previews to surface nested links and context without leaving the editor - A minimap for fast navigation across a large board - Seamless iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac MyZettel is a lightweight thinking partner, designed to keep you in flow as your ideas grow. Terms of Use – https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy – https://myzettel.innerworks.one/privacy.html Contact – myzettel@innerworks.one

Screenshots

iXVL Player2 screens
MyZettel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iXVL Player at 100% against MyZettel's 0%. iXVL Player also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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. MyZettel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iXVL Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iXVL Player versus MyZettel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriXVL PlayerMyZettel
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLattice Technology Co.,Ltd.Junsong Li

Customer experience

iXVL Player

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MyZettel

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

iXVL Player

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MyZettel

Subscriptions2
  • Plus (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Plus (Yearly)$9.991 Year

Questions

Is iXVL Player free?
iXVL Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyZettel free?
MyZettel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iXVL Player or MyZettel have ads?
Neither iXVL Player nor MyZettel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iXVL Player or MyZettel?
iXVL Player ships an update every 3 months, and MyZettel every 3 months. Most recently, iXVL Player was updated on October 15, 2026 and MyZettel on October 16, 2026.

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