# iBrainstormer - Simplemind inkflow visual outline. Take Notes on Whiteboard, note taking, productivity, note-taking — user reviews > 92 indexed App Store user reviews of iBrainstormer by Alan Gonzalez, rated 3.17/5 from 29 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibrainstormer-simplemind-inkflow-visual-outline-take-notes-on-whiteboard-note-taking-productivity-note-taking/id528957156/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibrainstormer-simplemind-inkflow-visual-outline-take-notes-on-whiteboard-note-taking-productivity-note-taking/id528957156.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 11 · 4★ 4 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 9 ## Newest reviews (11 of 92) ### 3/5 — Hm *2018-10-25, version 3.0* Was fine but i would recommend a bit more customisations and ability to decorate. ### 4/5 — Pretty Good *2017-09-17* It serves its purpose very well. My only wish is that the Notes section allowed you to write and save more then a sentence worth of info. Other than that it's great! ### 3/5 — Connection *2015-12-06, version 3.0* You can't draw a connection to another box. Only create a new branch ### 4/5 — Rather good *2015-03-16* It displays your work in a nice order that you see fit. There are still a few bugs here and there. The ads are the worst part, when I'm on my go-modes and an ad pops up It throws me off. ### 2/5 — It Needs Work *2015-02-02* Great idea. I spent good amount of time working on my 1st project. It has no save button, so it saves then project automatically. At least, that what I though. I lost everything. It only saved the first 3 squares and everything else was deleted. ### 3/5 — Not bad *2015-01-05* No bells or whistles does what it says wish it had a few more features though ### 3/5 — Ads? *2014-09-28* Program has ads. Didn't see these in the preview images. What's up with the ads? ### 2/5 — App worked, but ads too intrusive *2014-09-27* I like mind maps for brainstorming. The tap to make a new nod and ease of filling in the text were excellent. However, large rapidly changing ads covered up parts of the map. Brainstorming needs to be distraction free. At least for the free version, that's not possible. So I deleted the app. ### 1/5 — Your have to be out of your mind map? *2014-01-07, version 2.0* I've used several of these, and they've all been instantly intuitive. Not this guy. They do have a help link. I'm hit it then watched it spin fir three minutes. I came here, because I didn't want to pay $4 to upgrade idea sketch. Now it's going to cost me 5. ### 1/5 — Awful *2013-12-27, version 2.0* Good idea but does not actually work. After taking ages planning my essay I try to export it via email and Dropbox and it wiped half of my work. Luckily I took a snapshot of it on my iPad before attempting it but doesn't print very well. More than frustrating. Do not bother! ### 1/5 — Not so hot... *2013-12-15, version 2.0* Spent two hours working on a project and then the project wasn't saved even though I thought I had saved it. A very primitive app very few controls don't buy it! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Not useful *2020-02-16* The UI is sparse and not intuitive. The Help is in Chinese (or similar). When creating a node it’s possible to enter Notes, but there is no apparent way to see the notes after they’re entered. Crappy app. ### 1/5 — No in app guidance *2018-11-28* There is no in app guidance, the help icon takes you to a website to own your own domain site. I cant do anything except double tap to make a new node appear and thats it, I cant change the color so its building just green and purple and there are no other options for anything. ### 1/5 — Blank *2018-07-08, version 3.0* Does nowt. The crashes ### 1/5 — Ads and unresponsive touch *2015-07-02* Are the first two issues I ran into within two minutes of downloading the app. Which I am now deleting. #byefelicia ### 1/5 — Not worth one star *2015-04-22* It's probably not a bad app, but I won't find out. The second I tapped the screen to add my first cell, the cell appeared and immediately an ad popped up. I couldn't even put the first thought down and I'm already sidetracked. I get it's a free app, but at least wait for me to have a few cells worth of ideas before hitting me with ads. Until then, I'm going back to pencil and paper. Not worth the time spent downloading, even if it is free. ### 1/5 — Useless *2015-01-12* Ads makes it impossible to use. Not sure why have it, even for free, if ads prevent you from evaluating it for a future purchase? Deleted it. ### 1/5 — Blank! *2014-11-22, version 3.0* This app is a blank page with ads. Cannot get anything to happen! ### 1/5 — Useless *2014-11-15, version 3.0* It's not flexible at all u can't choose to separate nodes.. ?! Not user friendly ### 1/5 — Too many ads *2014-11-02* The ads made it impossible to use the app. Even the help button took you to an ad. Very bad!! ### 1/5 — Is there anything other than ads on this app? *2014-10-08, version 3.0* I tried this app and after battling to get past the adverts, I couldn't even get going. I tried 'Help' and that just opened more ads. Unintuitive, frustrating waste of time. Tried SimpleMind+ and was using it in seconds without any 'help' required. Don't bother with this one. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — I have no problems or adds! *2019-04-28* I’m not sure if the hardware makes a difference but i use the app, but I have no issues. I absolutely love the app pI can get it out and then play with it later. The app helps to organize my thoughts and help put my spirit at ease when there is too much in my mind and not enough creative juice to get those ideas going. ### 5/5 — Best Mind mapping app out there and it’s free!! *2018-06-12, version 3.0* I use this app a lot it seams to be the only awesome mind mapping app that is free, and powerful enough too. I’ve found that there’s no adds, unlimited nodes (so far) and great export options Defiantly something you should use if your looking for looking for a free awesome mind mapping app. ### 5/5 — Great App *2018-05-10* I really enjoy this app. Works great! There are no ads! I would recommend this app to anyone wanting to brainstorm. ☺️ Lydia C ### 5/5 — Really helpful *2015-09-03* This app helps you to create easy mind maps ... Every new thought I got I just save it there and the way it's done helps you create steps to make this idea come true ... Simple , yet helpful ### 5/5 — Sure why not *2015-07-30, version 3.0* Even though It has its limitations, it is for free and really does the job, you can save your own maps to your Ipad, and that is good taking into account you have to pay for that feature in other apps ### 5/5 — Works great and ads aren't bad *2015-07-06* Yes it pops adds up in the corner but most of the time I don't even notice them so it's worth using it for free. ### 5/5 — Ads have been removed!! *2015-05-19* The ads have been removed permanently! ### 5/5 — Impressive *2014-09-21* I wish I would have found this before I paid for a less functional one ### 5/5 — Yup *2014-01-21, version 2.0* Does everything I want it to. Not pretty just works. Nice to be able to export to other devices easily. ### 5/5 — Great brain storm app *2013-10-24, version 2.0* Everything you need to brain storm ! Love it --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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