I’ve been a user for 7 years, still my favorite app
I am a HUGE fan of this app. I’ve been using iThoughts (or it’s earlier versions like iThoughtsHD) for over 7 years now. Without a doubt, this app is my favorite iOS app of all time - over all categories. I use this app for everything from taking notes on books that I’m reading to planning out features for apps that I want to build. Basically, I create a mind map and review it from time to time for pretty much anything that I want to deeply understand. And the support is beyond 1st class. Over the years, I’ve written the developer with questions or suggestions, and I’ve ALWAYS gotten a personalized response - and typically within 1 day. If there was a Pulitzer Prize for iOS apps - this developer would get my one and only nomination.
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Great Mind Mapping Tool that continues to impress!
I’ve been using this for years and I continue to see constant improvements.
The Screen Query Language capabilities that let you write filters (like show all topics/tasks with a due date of today; show all due during the next week; show all due before today, show all that are due this next week that are less than 50% complete, etc.). Works like a charm.
Outline view (and use of Export via Email so you get an hierarchical list of the entire map ready for copy paste from the email into anything) is so very helpful!
I’d like to see ePDF format supported (so ability to expand and collapse topic structures within PDF reader) as well as HTML Web Page format that supports same expand/collapse capability (today the HTML is somewhat limited to an image snapshot of current ithoughts map view).
Support is always timely and you hear back directly from the developer. Worth every penny!
Give it a try. You won’t be disappointed.
The Screen Query Language capabilities that let you write filters (like show all topics/tasks with a due date of today; show all due during the next week; show all due before today, show all that are due this next week that are less than 50% complete, etc.). Works like a charm.
Outline view (and use of Export via Email so you get an hierarchical list of the entire map ready for copy paste from the email into anything) is so very helpful!
I’d like to see ePDF format supported (so ability to expand and collapse topic structures within PDF reader) as well as HTML Web Page format that supports same expand/collapse capability (today the HTML is somewhat limited to an image snapshot of current ithoughts map view).
Support is always timely and you hear back directly from the developer. Worth every penny!
Give it a try. You won’t be disappointed.
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Response from developer
Sorry about this. If you email me direct (support@toketaware.com) then I can walk you through the process of importing/exporting ConceptDraw (CDMZ) maps.
Still Stands Up
After all these years, iThoughts still seems to be the best mind mapping app for me.
I looked at MindNode, for example, and, while their UX might be a little better, it’s just as cumbersome to work with big mind maps, but it also seems a lot less functional and that’s where iThoughts shines!
As an example, iThoughts doesn’t support tags but IThoughts supports powerful queries that let you search for ‘#email’ in a note and I’ll take that efficiency every day of the week.
I looked at MindNode, for example, and, while their UX might be a little better, it’s just as cumbersome to work with big mind maps, but it also seems a lot less functional and that’s where iThoughts shines!
As an example, iThoughts doesn’t support tags but IThoughts supports powerful queries that let you search for ‘#email’ in a note and I’ll take that efficiency every day of the week.
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I use the app regularly
I purchased IThoughts in 2019 but didn't use it much before we went remote at work the next year. It's a useful tool for organizing complex or heavy pdf files. I use the export to word or ppt feature a lot. You con customize the look of mind maps. I recommend this app for iPad users over other apps with similar features. I also appreciate the "research" and search options.
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Disappointing
I paid for this in 2017 on the recommendation of a friend. I used it several times to make charts or whatever you want to call them. I don't use this app very often but I think the content that I add should be available to me whether it's two months later or two years. Nothing I put on here is still here. Why, I don't know. Where it is, where it went I have no idea, in fact I doubt that it's retrievable. They've made changes such as locations that I don't remember being there before. It makes it very confusing to me. I'm not a technical type person, I don't need this for work. It was for personal use. I guess I'll be deleting it. Wasted $12 on it. The most expensive app I've ever purchased. Live and learn I guess.
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I’ve been a user for 7 years, still my favorite app
I am a HUGE fan of this app. I’ve been using iThoughts (or it’s earlier versions like iThoughtsHD) for over 7 years now. Without a doubt, this app is my favorite iOS app of all time - over all categories.
I use this app for everything from taking notes on books that I’m reading to planning out features for apps that I want to build. Basically, I create a mind map and review it from time to time for pretty much anything that I want to deeply understand.
And the support is beyond 1st class. Over the years, I’ve written the developer with questions or suggestions, and I’ve ALWAYS gotten a personalized response - and typically within 1 day.
If there was a Pulitzer Prize for iOS apps - this developer would get my one and only nomination.
I use this app for everything from taking notes on books that I’m reading to planning out features for apps that I want to build. Basically, I create a mind map and review it from time to time for pretty much anything that I want to deeply understand.
And the support is beyond 1st class. Over the years, I’ve written the developer with questions or suggestions, and I’ve ALWAYS gotten a personalized response - and typically within 1 day.
If there was a Pulitzer Prize for iOS apps - this developer would get my one and only nomination.
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pls add a shortcut to close the inserted picture！！！
iThoughts is a very powerful mind mapping software, especially when used with the Logitech K380 keyboard. After inserting a picture in the theme, press the spacebar to quickly open, but there is no shortcut key to directly shrink the picture, I hope to add a function: press the spacebar to quickly reduce the picture.
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Deceptively Powerful App. Great stuff.
This is a deceptively powerful app. Spend some time exploring how a "mind map" can be exported as a .opml file then opened in Pages, Word or Omni Outliner. This then can be used to produce a précis. The tasks function is also pretty great when exported through email. This app can be a powerful task management tool and or a writing tool. Highly recommended.
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Good for Dungeons and Dragons (or other TTRPG)
I use iThoughts for my Dungeons and Dragons campaign. I can start with a bubble (an NPC, location, random encounter) and if I need to adapt on the fly, I can expand the bubble and see my notes. This helps me reduce the panic of creating something on the fly when there are multiple directions the session can go to. (Will the party go north? What if they enter the caves to the south?) Having some encounters ready to expand with key details embedded has been extremely helpful, and this app is much easier to navigate than digging through traditional notes and documents.
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Outline View
I just love the Outline View that was incorporated into the newest update. I didn’t know I wanted this view until I saw how I could use it in my workflow. The developer continues to improve and update the app. If you swim in markdown and like to mind map, this is the only app you’ll ever need.
My maps no longer sync among devices
I would have rated this app 5 stars until the latest version released. Now my maps no longer sync.
I tried to follow along with the help screes to deal with this “improved” version of the app. The attempt at humor with “This is the really confusing part” was not helpful. After an hours work (LOST PRODUCTIVITY) I have no idea how to fix this problem. And your help page says “Don’t call the developer” as a bit of another joke. So what do I do?!
You should have presented an option to stick with what we had before wading into this mess.
I will be happy to go back to 5 stars when you sort this out!!
I tried to follow along with the help screes to deal with this “improved” version of the app. The attempt at humor with “This is the really confusing part” was not helpful. After an hours work (LOST PRODUCTIVITY) I have no idea how to fix this problem. And your help page says “Don’t call the developer” as a bit of another joke. So what do I do?!
You should have presented an option to stick with what we had before wading into this mess.
I will be happy to go back to 5 stars when you sort this out!!
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Best Mind-Map Experience for an IPadPro!
I’ve evaluated los of mind mapping software for the ipad and this is truly the best.
Very easy to move from a PC or Mac Mindjet MM user interface to this one.
HELP guide is indeed helpful to learn the ins and outs but it is all there.
Exporting via Export and Share menu choices actually work quite well. When you choose to export say to a PDF, it prompts you for sending via email for instance and when you choose so, you get a fully hierarchical bulleted listing of the map as well as a graphic (high resolution) of the mind map visual as well.
Support is excellent. The author is very responsive and you usually get a response next business day with useful guidance and help.
The price is right.
I’ve been using mind mapping apps since 1998 as it is a key tool for capturing meeting notes, brainstorming, and kicking off visualizations that are easier to grasp for broader audiences.
This one is worth the try.
Fully compatible with MMAP, Freemind and other legacy mind mapping software and exports of course to MMAP when needed.
You won’t regret using this on your iPadPro.
As for the Apple Pencil, well, that works as well on this as it does on most other apps. Pencil is more of a drawing and artistry tool. Using your finger and keyboard shortcuts is far faster.
Very easy to move from a PC or Mac Mindjet MM user interface to this one.
HELP guide is indeed helpful to learn the ins and outs but it is all there.
Exporting via Export and Share menu choices actually work quite well. When you choose to export say to a PDF, it prompts you for sending via email for instance and when you choose so, you get a fully hierarchical bulleted listing of the map as well as a graphic (high resolution) of the mind map visual as well.
Support is excellent. The author is very responsive and you usually get a response next business day with useful guidance and help.
The price is right.
I’ve been using mind mapping apps since 1998 as it is a key tool for capturing meeting notes, brainstorming, and kicking off visualizations that are easier to grasp for broader audiences.
This one is worth the try.
Fully compatible with MMAP, Freemind and other legacy mind mapping software and exports of course to MMAP when needed.
You won’t regret using this on your iPadPro.
As for the Apple Pencil, well, that works as well on this as it does on most other apps. Pencil is more of a drawing and artistry tool. Using your finger and keyboard shortcuts is far faster.
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Response from developer
Sorry about this. If you email me direct (support@toketaware.com) then I can walk you through the process of importing/exporting ConceptDraw (CDMZ) maps.
Best Mindmap app
A well thought out snd feature filled app that cleanly and quickly helps capture the user's thoughts. Can be backed up to several different services. Been a user since 2012 and still happy.
The best mind mapping app! Or app period 😄
The developer has hidden so many features in this great tool of an app. I’ve been using it daily for years. It can be simple, or if you want to dive in and learn, it has very advanced features. I use it for creating speaking outlines and note taking. I love that you can drag and drop images 😍 right on to the map. I’ll illustrate my images in Concepts, then just drag and drop them onto the map. The powerful search feature makes it so useful for note taking. This is my favorite app on ipadOS and Mac.
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An great app that keeps getting better
I have used this app since it was released for the original iPad. The developer had created a great mind mapping experience then, and has improved the app ever since while keeping the user experience pristine. The app feels more powerful and not more difficult or complex to use. It continues to respect operating system conventions and new features added to the OS. It has matured greatly over the several years of development that has taken place. Buy it. You will be grateful you did. Very few apps can stay great for so many years and continue to respect its long-time users. This truly is a one in a million kind of app because it takes someone who uses his app day in and day out to reach this point.
If there is one feature I would like to come back, it would be the auto-synching to other file formats (Ex. Before, you could have a free mind or Xmind document exported that would stay in sync with the iThoughts mind map, and a fresh pdf exported each time the map was updated). Fortunately, a desktop version was released though for both windows and Mac.
If there is one feature I would like to come back, it would be the auto-synching to other file formats (Ex. Before, you could have a free mind or Xmind document exported that would stay in sync with the iThoughts mind map, and a fresh pdf exported each time the map was updated). Fortunately, a desktop version was released though for both windows and Mac.
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Best app on platform
IThoughts remains the one of the best apps for the platform. The perfection is in the details. This is clearly a labor of love for the developer and all the small details are done right which adds up to a great experience. This is the indispensable mindmap solution across mobile and desktop.
IThoughts on the iPad and IPhone - AMAZING!
This is simply an amazing product!! You can use mindmapping to organize anything!! And this is simply the best mindmapping app for the iPad and iPhone. When it comes to dynamically organizing and retrieving information, this app has no equal. I use it everyday. I don’t know what I would do without it.
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Brilliant, fast, user friendly for us “out side the box” thinkers
Been using this for Years, and each upgrade better. I am able to map projects and open and close branches for tighter focus on multitasked work flow.
And can printout and export the maps/plans/and priorities to others. I teach and consult and provide strategic solutions in multi disciplinary environments.
Adapting strategies from different global cultures and different technologies for my clients.
i can assist in developing grants for nonprofits at no cost to me,
By outlining collaborative networks of resources, for sustainable change.
None of this would be as agile and flexible as ToketaWare makes it, without iThoughts!!!
Virginia….Global Legacy. 🌈
And can printout and export the maps/plans/and priorities to others. I teach and consult and provide strategic solutions in multi disciplinary environments.
Adapting strategies from different global cultures and different technologies for my clients.
i can assist in developing grants for nonprofits at no cost to me,
By outlining collaborative networks of resources, for sustainable change.
None of this would be as agile and flexible as ToketaWare makes it, without iThoughts!!!
Virginia….Global Legacy. 🌈
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Still the best
The fact that this app doesn’t show up among the first when you search for mind maps is pretty mind boggling. It’s the best. So easy and fast to use and is actively being updated. I never pay for apps and I bought the full version of this for my ipad, iPhone, and computers both windows and Mac. The developer is very responsive to any needs to questions. Super nice guy. I will always remain loyal to this app and have been using it for 8 years.
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Can this be fixed? HOPE SO!
Uh oh! iPhone updated this app today, and I lost the map I was working on! I have updated iThoughts dozens (100’s?) of times over the years, and haven’t lost any data before. Pls fix this so it doesn’t happen again. This is one of my all time fave apps—and I use it every day. Thanks!
