x2y vs Show Advance
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.
Show Advance
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Touring made simple. Show Advance is the ultimate mobile companion for artists and crew, providing all the essential data you need for a smooth and successful tour. Access and view critical tour details at your fingertips: - Schedule & Itinerary: Stay on top of daily plans and logistics. - Guestlist Management: View and make guestlist requests directly from the app. - Promoters & Venues: Quick access to key information. - Notes: Keep notes for any show day. - Attachments: Easily access shared documents, contracts, or files. All data is managed centrally through a powerful web app, ensuring up-to-date information for everyone on the team. Whether you’re preparing for a show or festival, coordinating logistics, or reviewing notes, Show Advance keeps you informed and ready. Perfect for artists, tour managers, and crew members—download now and hit the road with confidence!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Show Advance at none against x2y's 1. Show Advance also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. x2y sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Show Advance asks for nothing beyond the download.
x2y ships an update every 6 months, Show Advance every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | x2y | Show Advance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joseph Cieplinski | Show Advance GmbH |
In-app purchases
x2y
- Premium$2.49
Show Advance
No in-app purchases









