# BigHairyGoal – mindmap todo — Idea concept checklist kanban

> Visual organizer for ideas, projects, and tasks with mind mapping and Kanban features. (iPhone/iPad app by Berbie Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bighairygoal-mindmap-todo/id1490033576 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Berbie Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/327119201)
- Category: Business, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 21 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 37 MB
- Languages: French (France), German (Germany), American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Italian, Japanese
- Released: 2020-02-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bighairygoal-mindmap-todo/id1490033576/reviews.md

## What is BigHairyGoal?

** FREE TRIAL for two weeks with following in-app purchase **

Big Hairy Goal is a mindmapping, brainstorming and "progress tracking" app for creatives and detectives. 
Organize your ideas, projects and plans in a visual flow.

Big Hairy Goal supports you in your creative thinking process, in finding strategies for the best approach, in getting things done and ultimately in achieving your goals.

Perfect for:

- Researching and linking information
- Collecting thoughts, concepts and ideas
- Visualizing complex contexts
- Structuring information and topics
- Overview of superordinate structures
- Collecting and processing tasks


Freely combinable structures:

- Maps with texts and pictures
- Linking lines
- Whiteboards
- Mindmaps
- Organization charts
- Kanban boards
- Tables
- Flowcharts


Creative Processes

- Analyses
- Brainstorming
- Inspirations
- Concepts
- Creative Writing
- Mindmapping
- Modeling
- Moodboarding
- Storyboarding


Productivity

- Task lists
- Notes and drafts
- Project planning
- Strategy development


Target groups

- Authors
- Designers
- Business managers
- Learners
- Organizational developers
- Process designers
- Software developers
- Knowledge mediators
- Workshop leaders

A "Big Hairy Audacious Goal" (BHAG) is a stimulating, exciting or adventurous vision which is audacious, compelling but not impossible to reach.

Privacy: http://bighairygoal.com/privacy
Terms and Conditions: http://bighairygoal.com/terms

## Key features

- Mind mapping
- Task lists
- Project planning
- Visual idea organization
- Kanban boards
- Whiteboards
- Flowcharts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.49 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $8.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free 14-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Universal Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bighairygoal-mindmap-todo/id1490033576/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fantastic app! Needs more publicity

*2026-05-07*

I love it. I stopped looking for mind map apps when I found BHG! The two week trial is generous and their annual fees are the lowest I’ve seen. So, even though I’m fatigued my subscriptions, I made room for one more: Big Hairy Goals

### 5/5 — Amazing App!

*2024-10-11*

This an amazing app! Love the flexibility and features. The best tool for mind mapping and flowcharts.

### 3/5 — Am iPhone nur mäßig geeignet

*2024-07-06*

Jetzt hab ich ein Jahresabo gekauft und kann es nicht benutzen, weil das Öffnen und neu Anlegen von bhg-Dateien nur über iCloud oder dem iPhone-Speicher geht. Aber nicht bei OneDrive, wobei auch diese Cloud im iPhone-Dateisystem verknüpft ist.
Das ist echt ärgerlich.

### 4/5 — Alex

*2024-03-09, version 4.2.1871*

Can I draw flow chart?

### 5/5 — Very useful

*2023-01-29*

BigHairy has matured nicely, becoming a very flexible and useful planning/tracking tool. Highly recommended, and well worth the low price.

### 1/5 — Verschlimmbesserung

*2022-11-29*

Hab die App im Jahresabonnement knapp ein Jahr benutzt.
Anfangs noch relativ gut - mittlerweile kaum Nutzbar. Stürzt auf n IPad andauernd ab ohne Zwischnspeicherung (speichert erst beim schließen des Dokuments - stürzt aber dabei teils vorher ab…)

Bearbeitung der Karten ist aufwändiger - „Ohne Titel“ muss jedesmal händisch weggelöscht werden

Kein „Export“ mehr möglich - PDF, etc.
Kein Drucken mehr möglich!!!

Somit bleibt ein App-Zwang wenn man lediglich eine Mindmap weiterleiten möchte :(
Damit bleibt nur der Umweg über einen Screenshot… erschwert euch fehlende/nicht auffindbare Einstellmöglichkeiten für Hintergund etc… 

War alles mal einfach und intuitiv -> so nicht nutzbar!

**Developer response:** Hallo, vielen Dank für Deine Beschreibungen.

In iOS 16 sind die Optionen für das Drucken und Exportieren in das Menü rechts neben dem Dokumenttitel gewandert. Das ist jetzt in allen modernisierten Apps so.
Das mit der Selektion der Kartentitel ist ein Fehler, wird im kommenden Release behoben sein, das sich noch in der App-Prüfung bei Apple befindet.

シ berbie

### 5/5 — The most easy to use Mind Mapping App

*2022-08-13*

For me it is the perfect mind mapping app. It has so many great features and is just intuitive to use. Also using the Mac app and the iPad app almost feels the same.

One thing I would like to see is the ability to do exports in more formats like markdown which would play together very nicely witch pkm apps like obsidian.

### 5/5 — Super Smooth

*2022-01-29*

This is definitely my favorite mind-map tool, and I also use it as a planner. I’m still learning all the ins and outs but generally speaking it’s very intuitive flexible. The software is very smart and organizing ideas is weirdly satisfying when stuff aligns itself. The only issue I have is that once it forgot my subscription, but closing the program and restarting resolved the issue and I didn’t need customer support.

### 5/5 — The app we all have been waiting for

*2022-01-27*

This app is exactly what you need.  Think of all the whiteboards you’ve used to have a productive meeting brainstorming and organizing plans.  This brings it all to your fingertips. I started using this app with family and coworkers recently. I love the cloud feature. Create a start of a plan and send what you got to your partners, coworkers, staff, employees or whoever. They can update and send back to the cloud.  
I can’t wait to see how this app grows and helps my personal and professional life out.  Try it!!!!

### 2/5 — 4€/month or 16€/year subscription

*2021-12-22*

Wished that I could get the trial without having to commit to a subscription right away.
Dunno if it’s even worth it.

**Developer response:** Hi! When you first download the app you can play around for it for a couple of hours without the need to start the trial. When making a purchase you will not be charged within the seven days of trial and can cancel the trial anytime within without being charged. So feel free to try out Big Hairy Goal.
Best wishes for 2022 and stay healthy and lively! 
シ berbie

## Frequently asked questions about BigHairyGoal

### What is the free trial period for BigHairyGoal?

BigHairyGoal offers a free trial for two weeks. After the trial, in-app purchases are required to continue using the full features.

### What subscription plans are available for BigHairyGoal?

BigHairyGoal offers a Monthly Subscription for $3.49 and a Yearly Subscription for $8.99. These plans unlock advanced features beyond the initial free trial.

### Does BigHairyGoal have ads?

No, BigHairyGoal does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for extended functionality.

### On which devices can I use BigHairyGoal?

BigHairyGoal is available on iPhone and iPad, supporting iOS devices.

### How often is BigHairyGoal updated?

The latest version of BigHairyGoal is 4.2.3234, and it was last updated on March 21, 2025. Updates are frequent, indicating ongoing development and support.

### What is the age rating for BigHairyGoal?

BigHairyGoal has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### What kind of structures does BigHairyGoal support?

BigHairyGoal supports a variety of structures including maps with texts and pictures, linking lines, whiteboards, mindmaps, organization charts, Kanban boards, tables, and flowcharts.

### What are the main use cases for BigHairyGoal?

BigHairyGoal is perfect for researching and linking information, collecting thoughts and ideas, visualizing complex contexts, structuring information, and managing tasks and projects.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.3.4537 — 2026-08-20

Fixed: some documents refused to open — they now open normally
Stability, usability and performance improvements

### 5.3.4272 — 2026-08-06

Fixed: crash when moving the text cursor directly from one card to the next
Stability, usability and performance improvements

### 4.3.4209 — 2026-08-03

Stability, usability and performance improvements

### 4.3.1219 — 2026-06-16

Stability, usability and performance improvements

### 4.3.1209 — 2026-05-21

New: Symbols Library with 300+ SF Symbol icons across 23 categories, including keywords for Retrospective, Sailboat, KPT, 5 Whys and emoji. Drag icons onto your canvas; size, color and priority style the glyph.
New: Epic / Goal template.
Stability, usability and performance improvements

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