Simian Projects vs Minvy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simian Projects
Access and manage your videos, photos, files, and documents from any location. Seamlessly share, collaborate, and present your projects directly from your mobile device. Receive instant notifications and track presentation analytics in real-time.
- Access projects, folders, and media
- Create and share presentations
- Upload files from device or iCloud
- Instant project notifications
- Real-time presentation analytics
- Manage projects and user access
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Simian Projects has been totally redesigned to take full advantage of all the features of Simian 5, our latest video sharing and collaboration tool. It lets you access your videos, photos, files and documents from anywhere and makes it easy to share, collaborate and present seamlessly, right from your mobile device. Features: - Access all of your projects, folders, video, and media from your iOS device. - Create presentations and share links to your files and folders. - Upload files directly from your iPhone, iPad or iCloud account. - Get important project notifications instantly. - Track presentations with Real Time Analytics. - Create and manage projects and user access. Simian is used by leading ad agencies, production companies and advertisers. With Simian Projects, you can share media, collaborate with clients and colleagues, review & approve files and track presentation analytics anytime, anywhere.
Minvy
Easily manage your belongings with a simple yet effective inventory system. Quickly add items using photos or voice commands, categorize them with custom labels, and access your data for insurance or moving purposes. Your privacy is protected as no personal information is collected.
- Add items with photos or camera
- Voice control for adding items
- Customizable categories and labels
- ISBN scanning for books
- Support for multiple locations
- Emergency list creation
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Minvy: My Inventory Know what you own. Protect what matters. Meet Minvy — the smartest, simplest way to catalog everything you own, right from your iPhone. Whether you're preparing for the unexpected, moving to a new home, or just want to finally get organized, Minvy makes home inventory effortless. Snap a photo, scan a barcode, or record a video — and Minvy handles the rest. Why you'll love Minvy: Instant cataloging — Point your camera at any item to add it in seconds. Add notes, extra images, and even videos to capture every detail. Smart organization — Use flexible categories, custom labels, and nested tags to organize your belongings exactly the way you think. Find anything by name, category, or label in an instant. Book scanning — Simply scan a book's barcode and Minvy auto-fills all the details for you. Document storage — Attach receipts, warranties, and important documents directly to your items, so everything is in one place. QR & NFC ready — Pair the app with Minvy QR codes and NFC tags for lightning-fast physical tagging around your home. Peace of mind — Build emergency lists, support insurance claims, and keep a detailed record of your most valuable possessions. Your privacy, protected — Minvy never collects your personal information. Your inventory stays yours. Getting organized has never felt this good. Download Minvy today and take control of everything you own. Terms of Use (EULA): https://minvy.ai/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Minvy at 5.0 against Simian Projects's 4.4. Minvy also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 21 months) and review sentiment (70% vs 50%). Simian Projects's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Minvy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Simian Projects's written reviews are positive against 70% of Minvy's.
Simian Projects ships an update every 21 months, Minvy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simian Projects | Minvy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 70.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simian | Minvy |
Customer experience
Simian Projects
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In-app purchases
Simian Projects
No in-app purchases
Minvy
No in-app purchases
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