Comparison

x2y vs CodingBlocks

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

Head to head
About

x2y

This app simplifies aspect ratio calculations for designers and web developers. It quickly computes missing dimensions or percentages for images and videos, offering custom aspect ratios and quick scaling options.

Highlights
  • Automatic dimension and percentage calculation
  • Customizable common aspect ratios
  • Quick scaling (double, triple, half, one-third)
  • Solve for x, y, or percentage
  • Solve for diagonal
  • Pixel rounding or decimal precision
  • Left/right-handed layout options on iPad
Features
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Sure, we all know how to cross-multiply. But if you do lots of resizing calculations every day, you can save yourself hours with this simple application. x2y is a beautifully simple aspect ratio calculator for the iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. Built for designers and web developers who need to resize images and videos in code, x2y calculates dimensions and percentages for you automatically. Just choose the original aspect ratio or size, enter one of the new desired dimensions or a percentage, and the missing dimension(s) will be calculated instantly. • Choose from a list of common aspect ratios for even faster calculations. • Customize the list of common aspect ratios to include your own. • Swap the x and y coordinates as needed with a single tap • Double or triple the dimensions of your outputed images with a single tap. (Great for figuring out those @2x and @3x dimensions quickly.) • Half or one-third the dimensions of your outputed images with a single long tap. • Solve for either x or y dimension. • Solve for a particular percentage. • Solve for diagonal of both ratios • Round to the nearest pixel, or show up to three decimal places, for more precise results. • On iPad, choose left or right handed layouts, for better placement of commonly used interface controls. • Select from several different color themes, to suit your preference • Sync your custom aspects, selected theme, and more, between all your iOS devices over iCloud. x2y conforms to the size of your screen. It is fully compliant with Voice Over for the visually impaired. Use the in-app help guide to learn more about all the features of this app. If you have suggestions for additional common aspect ratios, or if you’d like to see other features added, feel free to contact me via the support link.

About

CodingBlocks

Build mathematical expressions by arranging coding blocks. The app processes your creations server-side to reveal a surprise at a specific event. Instructions are available via a provided web link.

Highlights
  • Drag and drop coding blocks
  • Form mathematical expressions
  • Server-side processing
  • Hidden surprise reveal
  • Instructions via web link
Features
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Add and drag coding blocks to form a mathematical expression, that will be processed on the server side to unveil a hidden surprise at the Groundbreakers Hub during Open Oracle One. For more instructions, see https://gluonhq.com/codingblocks-challenge/

Screenshots

x2y4 screens
CodingBlocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: x2y at 88% against CodingBlocks's 0%. x2y also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.7). CodingBlocks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. x2y sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CodingBlocks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

x2y holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of x2y's written reviews are positive against 0% of CodingBlocks's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
x2y versus CodingBlocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterx2yCodingBlocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better1.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph CieplinskiGluon Software BVBA

Customer experience

x2y

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

CodingBlocks

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

x2y

One-time1
  • Premium$2.49
None

CodingBlocks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is x2y free?
x2y is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CodingBlocks free?
CodingBlocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, x2y or CodingBlocks?
x2y is rated higher. x2y averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while CodingBlocks averages 1.7 from 3 ratings.
Do x2y or CodingBlocks have ads?
Neither x2y nor CodingBlocks shows ads.

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