Y Combinator vs Minto Finds
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Y Combinator
Access Y Combinator's extensive library of startup content, including YouTube videos, podcasts, and essays. It also serves as a mobile client for Hacker News, offering the latest startup news for founders and programmers. Additional features are available for YC-funded founders.
- Organized YC YouTube videos
- Startup School content
- On-the-go podcast listening
- Hacker News mobile client
- YC founder-only knowledge base
- Access Bookface feed and messages
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The Y Combinator App is your home for all things YC. It organizes all of YC's YouTube videos, podcasts, and essays. It's also a mobile client for Hacker News, the best startup news source for programmers and technical founders. For founders who have been funded by YC, it has additional features. For everyone: - Organizes all of YC's YouTube videos - the world's best content on startups - All of the content from Startup School - Listen to YC podcasts on the go - Read Hacker News - the best news source for programmers and technical founders For YC founders: - Access the Bookface feed - Access Bookface messages - Read the YC founder-only knowledge base
Minto Finds
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Minto Finds – Your One-Stop App to Find the Right Teacher Near You! Struggling to find a reliable teacher or hobby class in your area? Minto bridges the gap between students and verified teachers, offering a simple, reliable way to discover and book academic or hobby-based classes near you. Whether you’re a student, a parent, or someone looking to learn a new skill like dance, music, painting, or sports – Minto Finds makes the process seamless and stress-free. Key Features: Smart Teacher Discovery: Browse verified teachers near your location. Filter by subject, board, teaching mode, ratings, availability, and more. Complete Teacher Profiles: View qualifications, experience, ratings, reviews, and more. Whether for ICSE Maths or Bharatnatyam dance – find your ideal match. Easy Booking & Demo Requests: Send booking requests to teachers. Get confirmation. Discuss class timings and fees via chat or phone (if permitted). Explore Hobby Teachers & Workshops: Find local artists, musicians, and sports coaches. Browse upcoming workshops, get community updates, and book your spot. Parent-Friendly Features: Easily explore and compare options for your child. Save favourite teachers and filter history for fast rebooking. For Teachers: Single profile for academic & hobby teaching Create classes, manage student groups, send notifications Host workshops and promote them within the app Get insights with analytics on profile views and booking trends
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Minto Finds at 12.0 against Y Combinator's 16.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Y Combinator ships an update every 3 weeks, Minto Finds fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Y Combinator | Minto Finds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Y Combinator | Manan Kabra |
In-app purchases
Y Combinator
No in-app purchases
Minto Finds
No in-app purchases
Questions
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