x2y vs Allocate3M
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Allocate3M
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Machine learning and data analytics are increasingly being used for resource allocation, increasing growth rates or reducing volatility by allocating limited financial, human, technological, time, or natural resources to the tasks and projects that need them most. The “Mean-Variance” Model is the most classic resource allocation model and is widely used in various industries. Common application scenarios: 1. Seeking the allocation weights with the highest growth rate under a specific level of volatility. For example, you can allocate resources based on historical sales data from 500 European retail stores. The “Mean-Variance” model uses the Monte Carlo method to find a set of allocation weights that have the optimal sales growth rate. 2. Weights are assigned based on volatility in order to seek stability. For example, you can allocate your procurement budget based on the historical raw material prices of 300 suppliers in the Asia-Pacific region. The “Risk-Parity” model uses Newton's method to find a set of allocation weights with equal volatility to reduce the risk of raw material price fluctuations. Allocate3M combines three models: “Mean-Variance”, “Black-Litterman”, and “Risk-Parity”, to help you optimize resource allocation results from different perspectives.
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Verdict
x2y and Allocate3M are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. x2y sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Allocate3M sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
x2y ships an update every 6 months, Allocate3M every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | x2y | Allocate3M |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joseph Cieplinski | Chu-Yi Chang |
In-app purchases
x2y
- Premium$2.49
Allocate3M
- Pro30$3.99
- Pro60$5.99
- Pro100$6.99









