# iBlueSky (mindmapping) — user reviews > 135 indexed App Store user reviews of iBlueSky (mindmapping) by Andrew Ebling, rated 2.60/5 from 5 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibluesky-mindmapping/id291664204/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibluesky-mindmapping/id291664204.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 0 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 1 ## What do users think of iBlueSky (mindmapping)? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Easy to use - 👍 Simple and intuitive interface - 💡 Useful for brainstorming and organizing thoughts - 📤 Convenient email export options - 🤝 Good compatibility with desktop mind mapping tools **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes and stability issues - 📏 Limited functionality and customization options - 💻 Not optimized for iPad, just a stretched iPhone app - 🔒 Concerns about data privacy with email export through developer's servers **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes when trying to use undo button - Distortion of text in nodes with longer content - Issues with syncing and transferring mind maps between devices **Most requested features** - Undo/redo functionality - Ability to change branch colors and styles - Support for more file formats and cloud storage integration - Improved zooming and panning controls - Hierarchical organization of projects ## Newest reviews (15 of 135) ### 4/5 — Is this App Supported Anymore?? *2021-11-13* I have been using iBlueSky since its early days on the iPhone. Works great on the newest iPad Pro as well. Went to seek support and the website won’t open and can’t find any option for next steps. Andrew are you still working on this project or open to getting it to a developer who would? ### 3/5 — Limited *2021-10-14, version 4.1.1* Works well for simple notes, but the text boxes’ shape can’t be changed and you can only write one line per box. So displaying detailed information in a readable format is impossible. ### 4/5 — Useful for on-the-go! *2014-08-11, version 3.2* It's really handy to be able to put mind maps for various projects together on the go and keep them all together. ### 4/5 — Great App For All Purposes *2013-02-10, version 3.0.5* The one thing that would give it 5 stars is the ability to upload to Evernote. In saying that, this is a great app for all situations such as general note taking ie. in business meetings - planning with clients such as brainstorming sessions etc. - get it if you want to be more organised and effective ### 2/5 — Transfer files between iPad and iPhone *2013-01-28, version 3.0.5* Need an update so that we can download saved files from Dropbox Using iPad or iPhone. ### 2/5 — Crashes *2012-10-15, version 3.0.2* I have found the app to be useful but it crashes A LOT!! Recently updated the latest version and lost quite a bit of work when it crashed on my iPad 3 several times. Pencil and paper for this work perhaps? ### 3/5 — Simple tool *2011-10-24, version 3.0.1* I use this all the time because it's so simple to use, but I do find myself wanting more functions... Cross linking ... Colour coding.... Insert links... Insert icons or pictures. ### 3/5 — Good App *2011-09-19, version 3.0.1* I appreciate using i Blue Sky mind maps and recent features very much; however with a bigger file the app crashes as the virtual plane is stretched. The newest bubbles sometimes don't save from a crash. If the updates to come solves the crashing and perhaps offer different viewing options like collapsible bubbles or a globe version that would enhance an already enjoyable app. ### 4/5 — Love it *2011-06-17, version 3.0.1* Great app. Only thing it lacks is an easy way to store in a cloud and sync between docs on iPhone and iPad. ### 4/5 — Nice *2011-06-17, version 3.0.1* Great app! ### 2/5 — iPad users beware.... .... *2011-04-06* This app is nice and easy to use, functional and helpful. However, if you are using an iPad the graphics are very pixelated and blurry. I'm disappointed that it looks good on my iPhone but not on my iPad (especially cause it has been a featured app with Apple). Another disappointment, if I want to transfer Mindmaps from my iPhone (cause I had an idea on the go) to my iPad there isn't a way to do so. You can get a graphic of the Mindmap and a bunch of different formats, but where is the ease of transfer from one Apple product to another? I e-mailed it to myself from my iPhone to my iPad and couldn't import to iPads iBlueSky app. I have been looking for a better app that is more cross-device compatible and cleaner looking on the iPad. ### 2/5 — Rubbish! *2010-11-11, version 0* If you have an iPad and intend to use it as an iPad app, then download something else, it says that it's compatible with the iPad, however it is just a normal iPod/iPhone app that you have to zoom into, a waste of £5.99 in my view ### 4/5 — Good app but needs an update *2010-11-04, version 0* As other reviewers have said zoom needs sorting and would be nice to make the most of the retina display. ### 4/5 — Great Application... *2010-10-14, version 0* This app rocks... thanks tenero.. exporting via email works fine opens in Freemind and Merlin like a dream... If you are using a Mind Mapping tool this works great looking forward to more from these guys.. Need iPad version please ### 3/5 — Zoom... *2010-10-08, version 0* I really like this but the big problem for me is the zoom, it's either all the way in or all the way out. It would be great if you had more control over the zoom! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Constant crashes! *2012-12-21, version 3.0.4* I think this is an excellent program-- and prior to its latest update, used to work brilliantly, and I loved it and recommended it to others. BUT NOW, it is constantly crashing on my iPad, and losing changes-- five times in the last 30 minutes! PLEASE FIX THIS! As a Christmas present to your customers! Ned ### 1/5 — Crashes - you have been warned... *2012-11-22, version 3.0.3* When it works it's ok, a bit limiting on options: - Cannot change connections between bubbles. - Selecting a bubble to move it is awkward and requires multiple attempts. - Crashes regularly I'd recommend looking at the alternatives... ### 1/5 — Over priced and underpowered *2012-07-06, version 3.0.1* I should have been suspicious of the lack of a trial version. There is nothing here that you cannot get for a lot less mony in another app. Shop around and save your money. ### 1/5 — Won't open *2012-06-06, version 3.0.1* When I try to open this on my iPad 3 it just won't open? ### 1/5 — Do not buy this *2011-11-12, version 3.0.1* - impossible to change the color of the bubles - some bubles are going over the other one, that means that words become difficult to read - the app collapses when one tries to press the undo button - impossible to change the lenght or the direction of the stems ( this app doesn't have no flexibility at all) - paying 10$ for this isn't worth it at all ### 1/5 — All work deleted *2011-07-09, version 3.0.1* For some reason after updating to the latest version all my mind maps from the past two years are no longer there. A mind map program is useless if it doesn't save your work. ### 1/5 — NovaMind interface baloney *2011-01-12* I bought this because NovaMind "pushes" it on their site and I needed to view and edit my NM maps on my iPhone. DOES NOT WORK! First, the link on NovaMinds site to upload your maps to iBlueSky's server is bad. IBlue says they have been trying to get NovaMind to correct this for months with no luck. Great. So much for the two products working together. Seoond, after going through the activation steps with IBlueSky you finally get to a beta site to upload your map. I tried on two seperate computers and both times got "invalid request" each time - regardless of the tree structure and e-mail addresses used. I guess it is a Beta site for a reason. This is not a cheap app at $9.99. IF you expect it to work with NovaMind, don't waste your money. ### 1/5 — Good App but needs an update *2010-10-02, version 0* Really good app, pretty easy to use. 2 problems I have found that makes this app useless to me: 1) The zoom feature is terrible. You can literally zoom right in, or zoom right out. There is no chance of being able to 'fit to screen' which is what I need. 2) Why can you not have more than one topic on the same project? Again, this makes it useless to me Fix these 2 problems and it would be 5 stars ### 1/5 — See "Midfield Thoughts" excellent review *2010-09-17, version 0* Elegant simplicity is one thing; however, the app doesn't incorporate basic mind mapping techniques in its functionality and has little capacity for allowing the user to make even the simplest changes. There are cheaper mind-mapping apps that are way more useful. Go find them. ### 1/5 — Worth it. The best way to execute *2010-08-27, version 0* This is a must app for thinkers, planners and executors. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Good app *2012-06-30, version 3.0.1* Simple user interface, good for simple mind mapping and organizing thoughts and ideas ### 5/5 — Very stable *2012-02-11, version 3.0.1* I spent a bit of time comparing the mind-mapping apps on the iTunes market and decided to go with this one, and haven't regretted it! It's very user friendly and compatible with desktop apps. I haven't had any problems with it, and it's been a very stable app! It's a bit more expensive than the others, but you get what you pay for and I haven't regretted spending the money! ### 5/5 — Love it *2012-02-04, version 3.0.1* Can't wait for your next update! Please can we get: *undo -at least one level *ability to have layers ie a bubble can link to another whole mind map I worked out how to link between different branches - just duplicate the comment from both trees. But connectors between branches would be useful. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Very impressive!! *2011-06-02, version 3.0.1* I have used this app for a long time on my iPhone and now I can use it on my iPad, thank you for universal update. ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2011-05-25, version 3.0.1* It really is fantastic, everything that I have wanted from this app has been added but one thing; I wish their was a way to auto space the branches and bubbles if they get all cramped up; so I'd hit autospace, and they would auto arrange in a pleasing way. ### 5/5 — Great *2011-05-21, version 3.0.1* Thank you for the iPad update greatly appreciated. Like the plus and remove button placement. Good work. ### 5/5 — IBlueSky update *2011-05-21, version 3.0.1* I have used your program on my iPhone since it came out, but your new version for the iPad is the best. You have the best mind mapping program available anywhere. ### 5/5 — ilike *2010-10-08, version 0* Really like this app does just what it should the email facility is particularly good as it sends you multiple formats, very easy to use & handy on my iPhone for mapping my thoughts/ideas in that snached two minutes. ### 5/5 — Simple yet effective *2010-09-11, version 0* Great tool for simple mind mapping or as just a note taking app. Facility to email maps and then drop them into the main novamind programme is very useful. Simple to use and quick to launch. ### 5/5 — Five Star! *2010-07-24, version 0* I use this regularly. It helps clear the mind or solve problems. It exports as PDFs or to other Mind Mapping apps. It's extremely useful and very productive! I can recommend buying it! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*